Pediatrics On Call

Episoade

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  Reducing Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding, Telemedicine Use in Primary Care for Children – Ep. 307 15.09.2026 34min

  In this episode, Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses how pediatricians can reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Alexander Fiks, MD, FAAP, and Kristin Ray, MD, MS, FAAP, about telemedicine use in primary care for children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Receiving and Assessing Immigrant Children Seeking US Humanitarian Protection, Child Exploitation Through Parental Online Sharing – Ep. 306 08.09.2026 33min

  In this episode, J. Raul Gutierrez, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the ways the U.S. immigration system fails   immigrant children and families seeking humanitarian protection. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Cameron Rosenthal, MD, FAAP, about child exploitation through online parental sharing or "sharenting" and the role of the pediatric provider. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of the School Nurse in Providing Health Services– Ep. 305 01.09.2026 30min

  In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the September issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sonja O'Leary, MD, FAAP, about the role of the school nurse in providing health services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Meet the AAP President-Elect Candidates – Ep. 304 25.08.2026 27min

  In this episode, Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, FAAP, discuss why they're running for AAP President-Elect. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask the candidates about the pressing challenges facing pediatricians today and their vision for the future of the AAP. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Proposed Changes to Pediatric Fellowships; Bullying, Suicidality and Opioid-Specific Risks in U.S. Adolescents – Ep. 303 18.08.2026 41min

  In this episode, David Turner, MD, FAAP, discusses the American Board of Pediatrics' proposed changes to pediatric fellowships. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Mario Morales, PhD, about bullying, suicidality and opioid-specific risks in U.S. adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  The Role of the Pediatrician to Promote Effective Approaches for Child and Adolescent Nutrition in Schools, Capacity Strain in U.S. Children's Hospitals – Ep. 302 11.08.2026 27min

  In this episode, Elizabeth Zmuda, MD, FAAP, discusses the role of the pediatrician to promote effective approaches for child and adolescent nutrition in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Kuhn, MD, MSHP, about capacity strain in U.S. children's hospitals. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatrics Research Roundup, Social Inequities in High-Risk Neonatal Care Delivery – Ep. 301 04.08.2026 40min

  In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the August issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Valencia Walker, MD, FAAP, about social inequities in high-risk neonatal care delivery. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Infants, Children and Adolescents, Built Environmental Factors Linked to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions Among U.S. Children – Ep. 300 28.07.2026 23min

  In this episode, Jackie Powers, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Daniel Smolyak, PhD, about built environmental factors linked to fatal motor vehicle collisions among U.S. children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Generational Health with Drs. Cheryl and Destiny Tolliver – Ep. 299 21.07.2026 20min

  In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cheryl Tolliver, MD, FAAP, and her daughter, Dr. Destiny Tolliver, MD, FAAP. They discuss what inspired them to pursue careers in pediatrics and their commitment to providing care to underserved populations. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatrics Research Roundup, Messaging About Vitamin K – Ep. 298 14.07.2026 45min

  In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the July issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also interview Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP, on how to talk about Vitamin K. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Gender Pay Equity, Adolescent Knowledge and STI Testing – Ep. 297 23.06.2026 27min

  In this episode, Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gender pay equity in pediatrics. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Generic and Biosimilar Prescribing in Children and Adolescents, The Use of Maternal Vaccinations and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention of RSV – Ep. 296 16.06.2026 28min

  In this episode, the late John Routt Reigart, MD, FAAP, discusses generic and biosimilar prescribing in children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christina Rostad MD, FAAP, about the use of maternal vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies for the prevention of RSV. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Nonemergency Acute Care Delivered Outside of the Medical Home, Cleaning Product-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments: 2007 – 2022 – Ep. 295 09.06.2026 31min

  In this episode, Lisa Kafer, MD, FAAP, discusses nonemergency acute care delivered outside of the medical home. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA, FAAHB, about cleaning product-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School – Ep. 294 02.06.2026 32min

  In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the June issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Prevention of Drowning, Pediatric Workforce Shortages – Ep. 293 26.05.2026 30min

  In this episode, Rohit Shenoi, MD, FAAP, discusses prevention of drowning. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Vinci, MD, FAAP, about an initiative to address pediatric workforce shortages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Preparation for Pediatric Emergencies in the Office, A Family-Focused Approach to Weight Management – Ep. 292 19.05.2026 34min

  In this episode, Patricia Cantrell, MD, FAAP, discusses preparation for pediatric emergencies in the office. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP, about a family-focused approach to weight management. For resources go to aap.org/podcast. 
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  Principles for Health Information Technology to Support and Protect Adolescent Confidentiality, Consensus Recommendations for Antiracist Child Health Research – Ep. 291 12.05.2026 35min

  In this episode, Eli Lourie, MD, MBI, FAAP, discusses principles for health information technology to support and protect adolescent confidentiality. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP, and Kate Wallis, MD, MPH, FAAP, about consensus recommendations for antiracist child health research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatrics Research Roundup, Approaching Healthy Mental and Emotional Development – Ep. 290 05.05.2026 30min

  In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the May issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Evelyn Berger-Jenkins, MD, MPH, FAAP, about a framework for approaching healthy mental and emotional development in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Generational Health with Dr. Adam Ratner and Samantha Ratner – Ep. 289 28.04.2026 22min

  In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and his daughter Samantha Ratner. They discuss Adam's career and why Samantha was inspired to pursue medical school and a future in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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  Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department, Operationalizing Equity in Clinical Guidance – Ep. 288 21.04.2026 40min

  In this episode, Kate Remick, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric readiness in the emergency department. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Elyse Portillo, MD, MPH, FAAP, about operationalizing equity in clinical guidance. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.