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: tcmcdonald@health.southalabama.eduBy 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…

Dr. Poole and Dr. Middleton discuss management, work up, and treatment for newborns at risk of congenital syphilis, a topic that affects both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. Also, you can check out the talk she did with the AL Dept of Public Health through this link! As noted in the lecture, please contact the HIV clinic via fax (205-934-8…

Join us as Dr. Stubblefield shares how he went from local pediatrician to a pediatrician for the state and the updates with the AL Department of Public Health! As public health is always changing, there have been a few updates since this was recorded so please check out the resources below! For updates on Nirsevimab (Beyfortus): click here. CDC res…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month! Join as Dr. Madeleleine Blancher talks about youth suicide prevention and how YOU can make a difference. For more information on the AAP Blueprint: AAP Blueprint for Youth Suicide PreventionBy Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Norma Mobley, Dr. Steffane Battle, and Dr. Natalie Carlisle join us in sharing the highlights of our recent Fall and Annual Meeting! Be sure to check out the Firearms Injury Prevention Webinar on Oct 18th at 5pm (email to come soon!) Check out our website for upcoming events and advocacy tools as well! AL AAP Website…

Welcome back after the AL AAP Annual/Fall Meeting! Today is our third episode in our PATHS (Pediatric Access to Telemental Health Services) series to spread word on this amazing resource our state now has! Joining us today are Staci Smith, the Case Coordinator for PATHS, and Stacey Daugherty, the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant! Lea…

September is National Preparedness Month! Dr. Stubblefield shares resources on Pediatric Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and how YOU as a Pediatrician can help! Check out our AL AAP Disaster Preparedness page for all the resources! If you have any questions or would like to be involved, please contact Dr. Stubblefield at Wes.Stubblefield@adph.state…

Our fearless AL AAP leaders, Dr. Nola Ernest (AL Chapter President) and Linda Lee (Executive Director) talk about the AAP Annual Leadership Conference. We also talk about what a Resolution is, the process of passing one, the impact of a Resolution, and more! Check out this year's passed resolutions and the Top 10 here! For more information about wh…

Dr. Poole and Dr. Middleton discuss prenatal HIV testing, as well as neonatal management and work up that affects both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. As noted in the lecture, please contact the HIV clinic via fax (205-934-8658) or email (lorimills@uabmc.edu) if you need to refer a patient, whether perinatal exposure or pediatric care. If …

Join us as Tish MacInnis shares with us about Partnership for Children, an organization that provides a lot of wonderful resources for pediatricians and families! If you are interested in receiving materials for your families or have any questions, contact TMacInnis@apcteam.org or call 866-711-4025. For information on Help Me Grow, call 833-939-033…

The results are in! Join us as we go over the 2023 AL Chapter Member survey results and how we are addressing your feedback! YOUR voice matters! Joining us are our Chapter President, Dr. Nola Ernest, and our Chapter Vice President, Dr. Norma Mobley! Join us for the AL Chapter of the AAP Fall Meeting, Sept 8-10th! Register here! Also, nominate a fel…

Today we are talking to pediatric hospitalist and Area 6 representative Dr. John McLendon about the new Clinical Practice Guideline Revisions for the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant. You can contact him with questions or comments at jpmclendon@gmail.com AAP Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia Bilitoo…

This episode we are joined by Alabama Reach Out and Read Statewide Coordinator Amy Crosby and Program & Communications Coordinator Salina Sowell to discuss the benefits of the Reach Out and Read program and how to get involved as a practice. For more information, contact Amy at acrosby@roralabama.org or follow this link.…

We are joined by Children's of Alabama child psychiatrist and assistant professor at UAB Heersink School of Medicine Connie Chang, MD, and past Alabama Chapter-AAP President and general pediatrician in Florence, Alabama, Grant Allen, MD, FAAP, to discuss the Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes or ECHO project. Project ECHO About PATHS Teen M…

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In this episode, we talk to Linda Lee, the Alabama Chapter of the AAP Executive Director, and Dr. Michael Ramsey, former state AAP president and pediatrician in Dothan, Alabama, about practice changes related to the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. We discuss Medicaid Unwinding as well as other policy changes including telemedicine, …

In this episode, we talk to Marsha Raulerson, MD, FAAP, pediatrician in Brewton and past Alabama Chapter-AAP president, and Susan Griffin, LICSW, PATHS director, about the origin of the PATHS program and how it can be a powerful tool for pediatricians in Alabama. If your practice is interested in being a part of the PATHS program, contact Susan at …

In this inaugural episode, hosts John McLendon, MD, FAAP, and Kym Middleton, MD, FAAP, both Area Representatives of the Chapter Executive Board, talk to Dr. Nola Ernest, our President, about her role and what the Chapter is doing for members.By Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics