District Medical Officer for the ADPH, Dr. Wes Stubblefield, returns to share some updates from the AL Department of Public Health! From new initiatives, recent statistics, review of some of ADPH's resources and more! * Please note, this was recorded June 6th and does not cover any updates since then. For more information on HPV Communication Skill…

Dr. Natalie Carlisle, Dr. Steffane Battle and Dr. Hannah Brooks join us today to share about their experiences at the AL AAP Spring Meeting in Gulf Shores last month! Listen in on the highlights of the talks and expo participants, as well as how fun it was hanging out with fellow pediatricians! Join us at the 2025 AL AAP Fall/Annual Meeting: click …

Listen to what's new with the AL Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics with our Chapter President, Dr. Norma Mobley, and our Executive Director, Linda Lee! Check out how the Spring Meeting went, legislative updates (as of June 6th), to current and upcoming Chapter updates! For more information on the Fall/Annual meeting: click here. For mor…

Check out our AL AAP Chapter's initiative on encouraging less screen time and more reading and playtime, Pages Over Pixels! Joining us are our initiative's physician Champion, Dr. Jaime McKinney, and our Chapter's Program Coordinator, Beth Johns! Be sure to spread the word! For more information on Pages Over Pixels: click here. For more information…

Michelle McDaniel and Cherish Fletcher of the Regional Autism Network of AL (RAN) join us to share more about what RAN is, how it came about, and how it can help anyone with autism and their families, as well as their community! It's a great resource hub for all medical providers and for the general public; and there are multiple campuses to help t…

Check out what our Reach Out and Read 's Prescription for Summer Reading Book is for this year and also meet the author!! ROR-AL's Summer Reading campaign is an annual event that brings pediatric practices and families together to promote early childhood literacy and relational health! Also joining us is Brittany Winans from All About Books! To lea…

Today our AL AAP Chapter's Oral Health Champion, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Richard Simpson, shares why oral health is important not just for mothers, but for their children as well! Check out the Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit: click here. For the Prenatal Oral Health Conversation Guide: click here. Check out the HealthChildren.org page on oral health: cli…

Meet the Pediatric Department Chair of the Univ of Alabama at Birmingham/Children's of Alabama, Dr. Yung Lao! Listen as we get to know him and what his goals for UAB Pediatrics and for the children of Alabama are! For more information on Dr. Lau: click here. For more information on Children's of AL's Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare …

Our favorite non-profit people of Reach Out and Read - Alabama return to share updates from the organization, both nationally and statewide, as well as lots of exciting details about the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon (GPP) and the Summer Rx Program!! We have a surprise guest from All About Books too! To check out the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon and reg…

Brush up on your Measles knowledge with one of the leading pediatric infectious disease specialists in the country, Dr. David Kimberlin! We discuss the virus, why it's so contagious, diagnoses and prognoses, how to address family concerns, and more! For more resources on Measles: - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resource Page on Measles: clic…

Dr. Stacy Marshall of UAB Emergency Medicine and the AL Poison Information Center joins us in discussing Teen Substance Use Disorder. Dr. Marshall gives a great overview of common drugs used, signs and symptoms, as well as a look forward in managing. Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics' resources on Teen Substance Use and Prevention: click…

Our fabulous Executive Director, Linda Lee, shares updates within the Chapter, Legislative items to be on the lookout for, and upcoming Chapter events! Check out our Chapter's Legislative Advocacy Tools: click here. For more information on the Spring Meeting (May 1-4) and to register: click here. For more information on the Annual Fall Meeting (Sep…

Today we have a trio of legendary Alabama pediatricians here to share what it was like before there were vaccines such as for measles, polio and hepatitis B, and how vaccines have changed the course of medicine! Listen in to the wisdom and experiences of Dr. Marsha Raulerson, Dr. Karen Landers, and Dr. Albert "AZ" Holloway; together, we can use thi…

Our AL Chapter's President, Dr. Norma Mobley, and Immediate Past President, Dr. Nola Ernest, join us today to tell us about AL AAP's Legislative Day! Join us February 19th in Montgomery! To learn more about Legislative Day: click here. If you are a Chapter member, please check your email to register or donate to Legislative Day!…

Happy New Year! Let's start the year off getting to know the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics! Meet this year's Board members, learn about our committees and champions, and check out how to get involved with the Chapter! To learn more about the AL AAP go to: alaap.org or click here. Check out our Chapter interest committees and…

We have a great panel today! Dr. Claudette Poole, Dr. Isabella Virella-Lowell and Dr. Linda Gibson-Young share about Children's of AL's Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) sessions on Pediatric Asthma and all their hard work in helping decrease pediatric asthma exacerbations and mortalities, helping schools, families and pedia…

It's Giving Tuesday! Join us as our favorite sister non-profit Reach Out and Read - Alabama's Amy Crosby and Salina Sowell look back on 2024! Catch up on updates from Reach Out and Read, as well as what to look forward to in the new year! Don't forget to support Reach Out and Read - Alabama! Reach Out and Read is a wonderful non-profit that promote…

Our returning guest, Kendall Hampton, puts on her sleep counselor hat to share tips on best sleep practices! It might also come in handy for yourself! For more information on recommended sleep requirements by age: click here. To check out Kendall's website for more tips: click here. Check out this AAP article on sleep times and more: click here.…

Jessica Delashaw is the AL Department of Public Health's is the Nurse Manager of the Northern District of the Remote Patient Monitoring Program and she's here to tell us about how this program can be helpful for you and many of your patients (and their families)! For questions, concerns, and for referrals, contact Ms. Delashaw: Jessica.Delashaw@adp…

Returning on the show today is Dr. Tyler McDonald to talk about pediatric scoliosis, more specifically, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Learn about diagnosing scoliosis, management and updates in scoliosis! For more information on bracing for scoliosis: click here.By Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Get to know our new Chapter President, Dr. Norma Mobley, as she and our Executive Director, Linda Lee, discuss updates from the Annual Chapter Meeting, National AAP, and what's to come! For more information on the Chapter Challenge, Locking Arms: click here. 2025 Dates to Remember: - AL Legislative Day: February 19th - AL Chapter Spring Meeting: Ma…

In this episode we have Gay Finn and Kendall Hampton with the Alabama Partnership for Children's Feed Me Words program to share with us about their campaign, Talk With Me Baby. Learn about the importance of early language and literacy, as well as what language nutrition is, tips for helping children with language and social development, and more! L…

Dr. William Rushton shares all things envenomations, including what to do and not to do if (or when) you encounter such a situation. Learn about which bites and findings are concerning, how to manage envenomations and more! This episode will surely get your spidey senses tingling! For more information on the venomous snake workshop at Mount Ruffner…

Our guests today include the University of Alabama in Birmingham/Children's of Alabama's Pediatric Department Chair, Dr. Mitch Cohen, and the University of South Alabama's Pediatric Department Chair, Dr. Gul Dadlani. Join us as we discuss updates and future plans of these programs and the future of pediatrics in our state! To learn more about UAB's…

Learn about the Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) with its Vice President, Dr. Nina Ford-Johnson, who is a pediatrician! She shares why it's a great organization to be a part of, alongside the AL Chapter of the AAP, and legislative updates MASA is currently working on. Be on the lookout for her awesome quote on why it's important t…

AL Poison Information Center (aka Poison Control)'s Clinical Director, Dr. Jessica Pescatore, shares her toxicology knowledge about cannabidiol ingestions. Learn about the different marijuana compounds, their effects, management and more! For more information on the AL Poison Information Center: click here. Poison Control/Poison Information Center'…

We welcome Rachael Montgomery, the AL Newborn Screening Follow up Program Manager, as we talk about everything about the newborn screen, including updates such as the additions to the screen! Check out the AL Newborn Screen website to learn more about it and find resources to share with families: click here. Learn more about the Recommended Uniform…

Join us in this fun talk with Dr. Amy CaJacob as she talks about food allergies! Learn about the physiology, risk factors, how to guide families with food introductions, FPIES, and more! To access FPIES Practice Parameters: click here. Check out this article on the LEAP study: click here. Also check out the Food Allergy Research and Education about…

Listen in on AL legislative updates, as well as how the Chapter Spring Meeting went, and what's new with the Chapter and Reach Out and Read-Alabama! Check out the AL Chapter's Firearms Resources and Webinars: click here. Check out the upcoming Practice Management Webinar (7/24 @ 1215p) and register for the AL AAP Fall/Annual Meeting (9/13-15 in Bir…

A little late but our final episode in April's Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Month series. Join us as Dr. Kara Huls talks about Sexual Abuse and what you need to know as a pediatric provider! For more information on Adams Criteria in suspecting Child Abuse: click here. For more AAP resources on Child Abuse and Neglect: click here.…

Join us as our AL AAP Chapter's Firearm Injury/Death Prevention Champion Dr. Jennifer McCain talks about firearm safety and storage. She shares tips with how to have the tough talks with families and what are the important points to discuss. Also learn what to do in an emergency if you encounter a gun injury or other bleeding injury! For more resou…

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In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Schlappi, Nurse Practitioner at UAB and Children's of Alabama in the Division of Childhood Abuse Pediatrics. We discuss the basics of identifying, working up, and reporting potential cases of physical child abuse and neglect. We include some general statistics about child abuse in the United States and Al…

Our Reach Out and Read coordinators, Amy Crosby and Salina Sowell join us today to share updates on ROR and what awesome things to look forward to at the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon at our AL AAP Spring Meeting (April 18-21)! Also joining us is Sarah Pelkey with All About Books! Be sure to come by the Reach Out and Read exhibition booth at the Sprin…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this month we are partnering with the Child Abuse experts in Birmingham for a series of episodes related to Child Abuse! Maribeth Thomas is the Executive Director of the Prescott House Child Advocacy Center and shares what it was like as a forensic interviewer, what services the Prescott House provides, and…

We've decided to start a AL AAP Chapter Quarterly series with Chapter updates throughout the year! Listen to how Legislative Day went, what new updates we have, and also what's in store at the AL Chapter Spring Meeting! For more information and to register for the AL AAP Spring Meeting (April 18-21st at The Lodge in Gulf Shores): click here. - Save…

Ever done a news interview and not known what to say or felt like it could have gone better? WAFF 48 News Anchor Margo Gray joins us and shares tips on how to have a successful news interview! Friend not foe!By Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Get to know the inspirational Dr. Sue Kressly as she talks about her journey to AAP leadership and what she hopes to accomplish as President next year! Also, learn why the AAP is important at a local and national level and what it can do for you! For AAP resources on Medicaid Unwinding: click here. For AAP resources and support on promoting vaccine…

February 8th is National Black Women Physicians' Day! Our special guests, Dr. Truddie Darden, Dr. Evelyn Evans, and Dr. Nina Ford Johnson share what inspired them to become pediatricians and the journey it took for them to get where they are today! Happy Black Women Physicians' Day and Happy Black History Month!…

AL State Legislative Session starts February 6th! Listen in as our AL AAP lobbying consultant Graham Champion, advocate extraordinaire Dr. Marsha Raulerson, and our Chapter Executive Director talk about legislative advocacy! Hear about the bills that are of interest to pediatric providers everywhere, as well as how to talk to a legislator and how t…

Join us as Dr. Mark Sapp and Chris Newlin tell us more about the National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC), a multi-disciplinary non-profit organization that helps coordinate the investigation and response to child abuse, as well as provides resources to help educate and prevent abuse as well! It's the first Children's Advocacy Center in the count…

January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us as Dr. Kara Huls and Dr. Ashley Hodges discuss what human trafficking is, signs to alert us, and how to care for victims. AAP Pediatrics in Review on Child Labor and Sex Trafficking: click here. AAP Screening Tools for Child Trafficking: click here. National Human Trafficking Hotline…

In part 2 of our two part series on Relational Health, learn about the AL Child Health Improvement Alliance, or ACHIA, and its collaborative this year to improve Relational Health in our state! Joining us are Dr. Cason Benton and Dr. Elizabeth Dawson to tell us how YOU can be a part in improving quality care for pediatric patients in our state! For…

Dr. Elizabeth Dawson and Dr. Michael Arenson join us to talk about relational health! This is part one of a two episode series on adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress and how YOU can prevent it and promote relational health! "Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. " - Mary Oliver Check out the Pediatr…

Drs. Katrina Skinner, Justin Hovey, and Nola Ernest share highlights from the AAP National Conference and Exhibition, or NCE, and also share why it's worth it to attend! For more highlights from the 2023 NCE, check out this link: 2023 NCE highlights Congratulations to Dr. Morissa Ladinsky on receiving the Ellen Perrin Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+…

It's a crazy busy season so far with bronchiolitis! Dr. Orr discusses recommendations in bronchiolitis management and care, and reminding us that "Less is More", both inpatient and outpatient settings! Articles discussed: - 2014 Bronchiolitis Clinical Pathway Guideline - Cochrane Review on chest physiotherapy in bronchiolitis - Factors Associated w…

On this episode, we discuss the wide spectrum of enteroviruses that commonly infect the pediatric population with University of South Alabama infectious disease specialist Dr. Benjamin Estrada. We also discuss the increasingly common use of viral PCR panels and the concept of "Diagnostic Stewardship." CDC Information on Non-Polio Enteroviruses Maki…

Dr. Tyler McDonald, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Univ of South AL, continues his discussion on how obesity has an impact on orthopedic issues. Check out episode 18 for Part 1! If you have any questions, contact Dr. McDonald: [email protected] Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

UAB pediatric endocrinologist Hussein Abdul-Latif, MD, FAAP, talks about the effects of maternal thyroid disease on newborns, what to look for, how to manage and more! For more information, check out the AAP Pediatrics Article on Congenital Hypothyroidism here!By Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Join us as Dr. Tyler McDonald, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Univ of South AL, talks about how much obesity has an impact on orthopedic issues. *Side note, this episode was recorded shortly after the Spring Meeting and references Dr. McDonald's awesome lecture he gave at it! If you have any questions, contact Dr. McDonald: tcmcdonald@health…