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Ep. 161: Understanding CMV in Children: The Medical Picture (Part 1 of 2)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common viruses, yet many people have never heard of it. CMV is a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children. In part one of this two-part series, we take a medical look at CMV — what it is, how it affects developing babies and the latest advances in early screening, diagnosis and treatment.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Cedric Von Pritchett, MD, Otolaryngologist, Nemours Children’s Hospital, FloridaWilliam Parkes, MD, Otolaryngologist, Medical Director, Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareSalwa Sulieman, DO, Infectious Disease physician, Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareKathryn (Kat) Tribulski, AuD, Audiologist, Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 160: From Data to Action: A Conversation with The Commonwealth Fund's Dr. Joseph Betancourt
Why are children across the U.S. falling behind on key health measures – and what can we do about it? Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund, joins us to explore solutions. We discuss the Fund’s long-standing work in child and maternal health, recent state health findings, and key factors affecting pediatric care, from policy and primary care investment to trust, data and urgent mental health needs.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth FundHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 159: The Emotional Lives of Teens: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins us to explore the emotional lives of teenagers – what’s typical, when to worry and how adults and systems can better support adolescents today. Listen to Dr. Damour’s Ask Lisa podcast for more insights.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Lisa Damour, PhD, clinical psychologist, parenting expert and NY Times best-selling authorHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 158: Talking With Teens: Honest Conversations That Build Connection
How can we guide boys through health, emotions and relationships in a culture that often tells them to “toughen up”? Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Teens and Tweens Grow into Confident, Compassionate Men, share practical, real-world advice. We cover everything from navigating social media and digital culture to building friendships and emotional skills, giving parents, grandparents, educators and health care providers the tools they need to start and sustain meaningful conversations with the teen boys in their lives.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Christopher Pepper, award-winning health educator and authorJoanna Schroeder, journalist and authorHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we speak with Adela Casas-Melley, MD, Chair of Surgery, Nemours Children's Health. She shares her journey from a young Cuban immigrant in Miami to a leader in pediatric surgery, how her family’s belief in education guided her, the challenges she faced, and the legacy she’s creating through mentorship and advocacy.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Adela Casas-Melley, MD, Chair of Surgery, Nemours Children's HealthHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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