Best Upmc Children S Hospital Of Pittsburgh Podcasts (2024)

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The Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya Ragavan 26:16

6M ago26:16

26:16

Gabriel Cisneros, MD, medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – Lawrenceville and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss their work with Clinicians for Climate Action (C4CA ) and the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on pediatric patients.…

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Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities with Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM 26:00

6M ago26:00

26:00

Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM, director of the Health Law Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses transition planning for youth with disabilities and collaborations between legal services and hospitals that address social determinants that can affect health outcomes.

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Helping Children Cope with Chronic Pain with Dr. Angela Garcia 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

Angela Garcia, MD, pediatric physiatrist in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses Children’s pediatric pain rehabilitation program and the team’s work to improve functioning in children with chronic pain.

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The Evolving Field of Cardiac Imaging in Pediatrics with Dr. Laura Olivieri 25:42

8M ago25:42

25:42

Laura Olivieri, MD, director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, discusses how the field of cardiac imaging has changed, utilizing less invasive techniques that improve patient care, and what’s to come as the field continues to evolve.

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Implementing an Antiracist Curriculum for Pediatric Residents with Dr. Orquidia Torres 22:35

8M ago22:35

22:35

Orquidia “Kiki” Torres, MD, MS, director of Medical Student and Resident Education and Fellowship Program director in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the development of an antiracist curriculum to educate trainees on the impact of racism, especially in healthcare and in Pittsb…

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The LEND Center and Family-Centered Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities with Dori Ortman 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

Dori Ortman, family faculty member and the family and self-advocacy training director for LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro/Developmental Disabilities) Center of Pittsburgh, discusses the program and training leaders to support families in caring for children with disabilities.

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All About Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatrics with Dr. Jennifer Marin 21:22

9M ago21:22

21:22

Jennifer Marin, MD, MSc, medical director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the many applications of POCUS in and beyond the emergency department.

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Making a Paws-itive Impact: How Pet Therapy Benefits Pediatric Hospital Patients and Staff with Angela Gordon, MSW 23:50

10M ago23:50

23:50

Angela Gordon, MSW, Lead Coordinator in the Volunteer Services Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the Pet Friends Volunteer Program at the Hospital and how dogs can bring joy and comfort to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting.

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Skipping the ED: How Some Pediatric Patients Benefit from Direct Hospital Admission from Primary Care with Dr. Sylvia Choi and Dr. Allison Fleischer 26:09

10M ago26:09

26:09

Sylvia Choi, MD, FAAP, and Allison Fleischer, MD, both of the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the innovative concept of direct admissions, where eligible pediatric patients skip the ED and head straight from their primary care physician's office to an inpatient bed.…

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Leveraging Digital Health to Improve Pediatric Medicine with Dr. Ken Nischal 18:49

10M ago18:49

18:49

Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, medical director for Digital Health at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the potential of digital health initiatives to transform the patient journey and improve access and care.

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Trafficking and Its Impact on Children with Dr. Michelle Clayton 27:50

11M ago27:50

27:50

Michelle Clayton, MD, MPH, FAAP, chief of the Division of Child Advocacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the prevalence and different forms of human trafficking, how it can affect children, and resources that are available to survivors.

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How UPMC Children’s Foundation Connects Philanthropy and Mission to Advance Pediatric Health Care with Rachel Petrucelli 27:36

11M ago27:36

27:36

Rachel Petrucelli, president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s current fundraising initiatives and the importance of storytelling and connecting donors to the emotional impact of their support to inspire engagement and fuel the life-changing work of the hospital.

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Meet the Hosts: The Path to Principal Investigator and Clinical Educator with Dr. Amanda Poholek and Dr. Arvind Srinath 42:07

12M ago42:07

42:07

In this special episode of That’s Pediatrics, get to know your hosts, Amanda Poholek, PhD, and Arvind Srinath, MD, MS and their journeys to careers in pediatric medicine.

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Community Partnership and Helping Children Thrive with Dr. Liz Miller 30:16

1y ago30:16

30:16

Elizabeth “Liz” Miller, MD, PhD, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of centering community voices and the role of research in promoting health equity and child thriving.

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Preventing Injury and Keeping Kids Safe with Chris Vitale, RN, MSN 23:36

1y ago23:36

23:36

Chris Vitale, RN, MSN, injury prevention manager for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Safety Center at the Hospital helps prevent childhood injuries.

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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Roundtable Discussion with Four Pediatric Psychologists 21:27

1y ago21:27

21:27

Molly Carter, PsyD, Justin Kopec, PhD, NCSP, Alexis Rodgers, PhD, and Kenneth Tormey, PsyD, four psychologists from the Developmental Medicine Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss the diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Relationship-Based Parenting Interventions for Healthier Outcomes with Dr. Katherine Guyon-Harris 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

Katherine Guyon-Harris, PhD, physician-researcher and licensed clinical psychologist at UPMC Children’s Primary Care Center in Oakland, discusses her clinical and research work utilizing a strengths-based approach and relationship-based framework to support positive parent-child relationships.

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From the Lab to the OR: Improving Imaging for Pediatric Cancer Surgery with Dr. Marcus Malek 24:15

1y ago24:15

24:15

Marcus Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP, director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the technology gap in the operating room that inspired his research to improve cancer surgery imaging.

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Medical Toxicology and Poison Prevention in Pediatrics with Dr. Anthony Pizon 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

Medical Toxicology and Poison Prevention in Pediatrics with Dr. Anthony Pizon

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Babies and Bacteria: Studying Infections in Neonates with Dr. Thomas Hooven 22:32

1y ago22:32

22:32

Thomas Hooven, MD, physician-scientist in neonatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses his genetic research aimed at protecting NICU babies from bacterial infections.

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The Critical Role of Advocacy in Improving Children’s Healthcare with Ellen Mazo 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

Ellen Mazo, former (retired) director of Government Affairs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the children’s healthcare advocacy work taking place at the Hospital and how others can become advocates for kids.

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Exploring the Ever-Advancing Field of Pediatric Neurosurgery with Dr. Stephanie Greene 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

19:12

Stephanie Greene, MD, pediatric neurosurgeon, director of vascular neurosurgery, and co-director of the new Neurovascular Center of Excellence at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the innovative fetal neurosurgery and pediatric neurovascular surgery programs at Children’s and her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field.…

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Omics-based Research: Creating a Four-Chambered Heart in a Dish with Dr. Guang Li 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

Guang Li, PhD, researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses his research on the developing heart with the hope of one day preventing congenital heart defects.

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Creating Healing-Centered Care for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors with Dr. Maya Ragavan 21:26

1+ y ago21:26

21:26

Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses her community partnered research efforts focused on preventing intimate partner violence and supporting survivors through healing-centered care.

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Supporting Women in Science and Medicine with Dr. Michelle Manni 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

Michelle Manni, PhD, assistant professor of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses challenges often faced by women in academic research or medicine and what institutions can do to support women leaders in this space.

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Understanding Full-Service Supportive and Palliative Care Medicine with Dr. Justin Yu and Dr. Scott Maurer 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

Scott Maurer, MD, division chief, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Justin Yu, MD, MS, physician researcher, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, both at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the “full-service” palliative and supportive care program at Children’s and their work to support children and ca…

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The Effects of Gun Violence on Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann and Dr. Cristin McDermott 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Chelsea Grefe McCann, PsyD, licensed psychologist and certified clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cristin McDermott, MD, psychiatrist in Pediatric Behavioral Health Consultation and Liaison Services, both at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the epidemic of gun violence in the United States and its effects …

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Navigating IBD in Children and Teens with Dr. Sandra Kim 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

28:35

Sandra Kim, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Center diagnoses, treats, and researches IBD in children and young adults.

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Hip Check: Talking Adolescent Hip Health and Sports Medicine with Dr. Michael McClincy 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

29:58

Michael McClincy, MD, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and head of the Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses nonsurgical and surgical interventions for adolescents and young adults experiencing hip disorders.

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Improving Quality and Efficiency of Care through Clinical Pathways with Dr. Andrew Buchert 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

Andrew Buchert, MD, medical director of Clinical Resource Management at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how data-informed clinical pathways improve experiences and outcomes for patients and providers alike.

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Next-Gen Sequencing in Genetic Medicine with Dr. Lina Ghaloul-Gonzalez 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

Lina Ghaloul-Gonzalez, MD, a medical geneticist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses next-generation (next-gen) sequencing and its impact on the field of genetic medicine.

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A History of Hospital Medicine in Pittsburgh with Dr. Basil Zitelli 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

25:29

Basil Zitelli, MD, former (retired) division chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and former (retired) director of the Diagnostic Referral Service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the history of the unique, multi-practitioner Pediatric Hospitalist Program at UPMC Children’s.

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Feeding and Swallowing Interventions for Kids with Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

25:35

Elizabeth Sinclair, MD, medical director of the Feeding and Swallowing Clinic and co-medical director of the Center for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses feeding and swallowing disorders in children and how therapists can treat these patients.…

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Innovations in Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Treatment with Dr. Jerry Vockley 21:58

2y ago21:58

21:58

Gerard (Jerry) Vockley, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy and chief of the Medical Genetics Division at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the growing potential of gene therapy, especially in treating patients with rare diseases.

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All About Adolescent Medicine with Dr. Loreta Matheo 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

Loreta Matheo, MD, pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses all things adolescent and young adult health and the ways to support and care for pre-teens and teens as they navigate change and self discovery.

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After the ICU: Supporting Kids and Families through the CIRCLE Program with Dr. Ericka Fink and Shannon Snatchko 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

Ericka Fink, MD, MS, FCCM, and Shannon Snatchko, MSN, RN, CCRN, discuss the Critical Illness Recovery for ChiLdrEn (CIRCLE) program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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All About the NICU with Dr. Abeer Azzuqa 25:06

2y ago25:06

25:06

Abeer Azzuqa, MD, clinical director of the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), discusses all things neonatology and the innovative services, collaborations, and family-centered care available at UPMC Children's.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Salud Para Niños with Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco 20:22

2y ago20:22

20:22

Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, FAAP, founder and program director of Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children), the Spanish language clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the growth of the Clinic over the past 20 years as well as plans for the next 20.

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Life Saving Trauma Research with Dr. Christine Leeper 17:44

2y ago17:44

17:44

Christine Leeper, MD, a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) and the life-saving trauma research she is working on.

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New Leadership and a New Vision for UPMC Children’s with Diane Hupp, DNP, RN 23:37

2y ago23:37

23:37

Diane Hupp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses her new role and her goals and plans for the growth of the hospital under her leadership.

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Studying the Impact of Precision Medicine in Pediatric Critical Care with Dr. Joseph Carcillo 24:14

2y ago24:14

24:14

Joseph Carcillo, MD, a physician scientist in Critical Care Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the intersection of precision medicine and pediatric critical care medicine research.

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The Cardiac Cath Lab: Where Research and Medicine Collide with Dr. Bryan Goldstein 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Bryan Goldstein, MD, FACC, FSCAI, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory ("Cath Lab") and Interventional Cardiology Service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the intersection of research and precision medicine in interventional cardiology.

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Breastfeeding, Transferred Immunity, and Infant Disease Prevention with Dr. Anne-Marie Rick 19:36

2y ago19:36

19:36

Anne-Marie Rick, MD, MPH, newborn care physician researcher and director of the Newborn Research Support Service (NuRSERy) at the University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, discusses how mothers can best protect their infants from infectious disease during pregnancy and after birth.…

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Hospital-based Violence Intervention for Teens with Dr. Alison Culyba and Sarah London, LSW 21:51

2y ago21:51

21:51

Alison Culyba, MD, PhD, MPH, and Sarah London, LSW, of the Empowering Teens to Thrive (ET3) hospital-based violence intervention program for assault-injured youth at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss their work empowering patients who have experienced traumatic events.

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Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Physicians with Dr. Kate Watson 19:19

2y ago19:19

19:19

Kate Watson, DO, FAAP, director of the Pediatric Residency Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the program prepares residents to be physician leaders in Pittsburgh and beyond.

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Support When and Where You Need It – resolve Crisis Services with Dr. Jack Rozel 20:47

2y ago20:47

20:47

John “Jack” Rozel, MD, MSL, medical director of resolve Crisis Services, discusses the services available for free to all residents of Allegheny County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through resolve.

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Getting to the Heart of MIS-C and Myocarditis with Dr. Tyler Harris 34:20

2+ y ago34:20

34:20

Tyler Harris, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses MIS-C and specifically myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) that can occur in children who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have received the vaccine.

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Alejandro Hoberman, MD: Medical Management for Recurrent Acute Otitis Media 20:37

2+ y ago20:37

20:37

Next to the common cold, acute otitis media is the most frequently diagnosed illness in children in the United States. Dr. Alejandro Hoberman discusses medical management for recurrent acute otitis media.

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Learn About The Whole Child Wellness Clinic With Dr. Justin Schreiber 19:13

3+ y ago19:13

19:13

Many children with developmental and behavioral health needs often experience a difficult journey toward wellness due to services that are fragmented or inaccessible. UPMC Children’s partnered with renowned UPMC Behavioral Health Services to launch a behavioral health medical home pilot for children and adolescents, Whole Child Wellness Clinic. Thi…

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The Pittsburgh Study and the Family Strengths Survey With Dr. Ettinger 21:09

3+ y ago21:09

21:09

Dr. Ettinger is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics In the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. She is currently working on the Pittsburgh Study and the Family Strengths Survey, a survey of how caregivers support their children during COVID-19.…

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