Kids Healthcast

This episode discusses all the pertinent information parents want to know when it comes to caring for their newborns! Doctors Laura Segers, Katherine Soe, and Mallory McIntosh. discuss research regarding SIDS prevention, quality sleep hygiene practices, and answer questions regarding newborn care in the first weeks of life. Our News Health segment also answers a question from one of our listeners; what is the purpose of getting the Vitamin D injection? Listen to learn more and find out!   Topics Times! Health News 1:44 SIDS 3:56 Parenting Tip- Sleep Hygiene 8:40 Newborn Care 10:20 Trivia 15:53   This episode was recorded in February of 2017. 

Doctors Amy Leder and Christine Nix discuss numerous topics that can be impacting the lives of children everywhere! Their Health News segment discusses recent discoveries of the improvement in pediatric nutrition. This segment is followed up with a discussion about GER and GERD in infants and children. Our parenting tip provides tips on how to notice and what to do when children are being bullied. Lastly, we discuss gun violence; how to prevent it and how prevalent it truly is! Stay tuned to learn more!   Topics Times! Health News 1:27 GERD 2:50 Parenting Tip- Bullying 7:27 Gun Violence 8:40 Trivia 11:50   This episode was recorded in December of 2016.

This episode provides all the information about current obesity trends in children. Doctors Sabena Hussian and Jacquelyn Lajiness even had the opportunity to interview a dietician for this episode to gain more knowledge on how to encourage adequate nutrition in the pediatric population! The Parenting Tip this episode discusses how to get your child to eat green beans (or really any foods)!  We hope you enjoy! Topic Times! Health News 1:30 Factors Contributing to Childhood Obesity 3:51 Parenting Tip- Green Beans! 11:13 Dieticians Role in Healthcare 13:15 Trivia 21:23 This episode was recorded in November of 2016. 

This episode provides exciting Health News regarding a new possible influenza vaccine! Doctors Dallin Hubbard and Jorge Gonzales also discuss caring for children with dehydration, diarrhea, and ear infections. Our parenting tip discusses how to treat fevers at home. We hope you enjoy!   Topic Times! Health News 1:17 Diarrhea and Dehydration 3:40 Parenting Tip- Fevers 8:20 Ear Infections 11:00 Trivia 14:57 This episode was recorded in November of 2019.

This episode is for those thinking about getting family pets, those with pets, and those that just love pets in general! Doctors Brogan Hayden and Jessica Mayer provide us with so much insight into the benefits and the challenges of pet ownership. Our main topics discuss pet ownership in general and how pets can be beneficial in helping children throughout the grieving process. Our Health News discusses the challenges of pets and our parenting tip reveals safety considerations with pets. Take a listen to learn more about the impact pets can make in the lives of your children!   Topic Times! Health News 1:08 Pet Ownership 4:40 Parenting Tip- Pet Safety 9:42 Pets in the Grieving Process 13:31 Trivia 22:10   This episode was recorded in October of 2016. 

This episode is packed full of important information regarding the prevalence of HPV and mononucleosis in adolescence! The doctors also discuss the prevention and care of those affected. Our health news segment discusses the FDA's interesting discovery about anti-bacterial soaps. This show also provides pertinent parenting tips on potty training the little ones! This episode was scripted and recorded by Doctors Natalie Kurtz, Jacqueline Roberts, and Eric Shepard. Enjoy!   Topic times! Health News 1:07 HPV- 3:00 Parenting Tip- Potty Training 7:17 Mononucleosis 9:27 Trivia 13:46   This episode was recorded in September of 2016.

 Doctors Gokila Pillai, Santhi Reddi, Katelyn Roberts, Frank Soltys, and Emily Wagner discuss some, sometimes, difficult topics to bring up to your children. This episode talks about adolescent mental health, cyberbullying, and provides tips on how to manage social media. We hope you take a listen and learn some valuable information regarding these topics!   Topic Times! Health News 1:42 Cyberbullying 4:53 Parenting tip- How to manage Social Media 11:38 Mental Health & Depression 13:52 Trivia 22:23   This episode was recorded in August of 2016.

Doctors Jason Miller and Tyler Severance scripted and recorded this extremely fact-filled sports podcast! They discuss the news of adolescent depression, the effects organized athletics has on children, and sports medicine. They even discuss parenting tips on what to do when your child wants to quit and so many common questions parents have about organized athletics. Learn more about these various health topics that make a direct impact on the health of all children!   Topic Times! Health News- Depression 1:45 Organized Athletics 5:30 Parenting Tip 16:17 Sports Medicine 23:25 Trivia 32:00   This episode was recorded in June of 2016.

This new episode was scripted and spoken by Doctors Eli Rhoads and Duo Li. They discuss recent health news with English Langauge Learning students and literacy programs in the United States today. They provide excellent sleeping habit tips and even discuss nicotine poisoning. You do not want to miss this episode!   Topic Times! Health News 1:29 Early Literacy 4:15 Parenting Tip 8:19 Nicotine Poisoning 11:32 Trivia 17:46   This episode was recorded in May of 2016.

Doctors Laura Edwards and Alyssa Swick discuss health news over the 2016 Zika outbreak and relevant safety tips to keep pregnant moms safe! They also are here to inform us of eczema in children and various early intervention programs that are available to parents. This episode's parenting tip discusses efficient ways to help you get the kids dressed in the morning. We hope you continue to stay informed and take a listen!   Topic Times! Health News- Zika Virus 1:33 Eczema 6:37 Parenting Tip 14:10 Early Intervention Programs 16:18 Trivia 19:46   Links:   This episode was recorded in March of 2016.

This episode discusses all of the topics relevant to this 2019 fall season! Our Health News segment discusses the recent news on e-cigarette use and the dangers it causes to today's youth. Our main segment discusses everything flu vaccine. How does it work? Why do I feel icky after getting one? Why should I get one? And other questions such as these will all be answered! Then, we will have our parenting tips over food allergies and Halloween safety. Doctors Amy Hanson, Becca Koenigsburg, Leah Schornick, and Hayley Varela all prepared this episode with the best tips for parents this Trick-or-Treat season. Take a listen and learn something new!   Topic Times! Health News 0:56 Flu Vaccine 6:00 Parenting Tip- Food Allergies and Halloween 13:05 Trivia 16:33   This episode was recorded in October of 2019.

This episode is one packed full of different topics! You will get to learn more about appendicitis, intussusception, how heavy backpacks can cause damage, Halloween safety, lice, scabies, AND bed bugs. Doctors Tara Sarin and Rachel Zincone discuss all of these topics to keep us informed during the spooky season! Tune in!   Topic Times! Health News 1:24 Appendicitis and Intussusception 3:09 Halloween Safety 9:38 Lice, Scabies, & Bed bugs 18:19 Trivia 18:40   This episode was recorded in October of 2015.

This episode discusses a multitude of topics for our listeners! This is a great episode for those looking to learn more about healthy eating for their children. Doctors Mallory McGinnis-McIntosh and Richa Sharma are here to discuss obesity, nutrition, and healthy baby bowel movements. We also have the answer to the last episode's trivia question and new trivia! Stay tuned for more episodes and enjoy this one!   Topic Times! Health News 1:26 Baby Boom 2:15 Nutrition 6:05 Parenting Tip 9:57 Trivia 11:37   This episode was recorded in September of 2015. 

This month’s episode includes Drs. Katherine Cheng, Derryl Miller, Roma Bose, and David Rayburn discussing numerous health topics for pediatric patients. We will hear a lot of pertinent information related to seizure disorders in children. This podcast will have a special focus on febrile seizures and how they compare to Epilepsy. Safety precautions and practices for those diagnosed with epilepsy will also be discussed. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for future episodes! Topic times! Health News 1:48 How to Differentiate Febrile Seizures from Epilepsy 4:11 Epilepsy Safety 10:23 Parenting Tip 16:53 Trivia 21:00   This episode was recorded in August of 2015.

In this week's episode, Drs. Jafri and Cater address multiple topics on pediatric health. Dr. Cater begins with health news and addresses oral thrush in babies. Dr. Jafri then discusses jaundice in newborns. Finally, the show finishes with a discussion on infantile colic. Hope you enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- Oral Thrush 1:16 Crib Safety 4:00 Parenting Tips- Jaundice in Newborns 6:11 Infant Colic 11:14 Trivia 16:51 This episode was recorded in July of 2015.     

This week's episode is all about sleep. Dr. Mosier begins with a discussion on the health outcomes of sleep on children. We then move on to a discussion on sleep patterns with Dr. Andoh. Finally, the episode closes out with an explanation of Sleep Disorders in childhood with Dr. Scherer. Hope you enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- Pediatric Sleep 1:36 Sleep Patterns 3:35 Parenting Tips- Sleep Hygiene 10:53 Sleeping Disorders 13:13 Trivia 20:17     This episode was recorded in May of 2015.  

This week, we discuss a plethora of pediatric and adolescent mental health issues. Dr. Sneha Pampati begins with health news related to the management of ADHD. She then discusses eating disorders as well as gun safety. Dr. Sarah Tarai closes our podcast with a discussion on dental health, particularly during the infant and toddler years. Dr. Nina Hu was pivotal in the development of this week's content. Enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- ADHD and Fidgeting 1:16 Eating Disorders 4:40 Parenting Tips- Gun Safety 10:56 Dental Health 13:56 Trivia 18:10 Links  - Indiana State Department of Health   This podcast was recorded in April of 2015.

We have great topics this week, all discussed by Dr. Lauren Taylor-Scherer and Dr. Colin Rogerson. In our health news segment, we discuss genetic screening and what it means for our children. Our main topics include pediatric fever and when to worry, as well as birth defects that affect the heart. Our parenting tip tackles potty training. Tune in! Topic Times! Health News- Genetic Screening 1:28 Fever 4:16 Parenting Tips- Potty Training 10:04 Congenital Heart Disease 12:55 Trivia 19:28   This podcast was recorded in March of 2015.

Pediatrics is all about preventative medicine, and we feel strongly about setting your child up for success. We want to work with parents to guide children into healthy decisions before issues arise. Drs. Farrell and Belt discuss important preventative health milestones that occur at your child's well-child visits, from vaccines to reading to bullying to sex. They provide thoughtful reminders about why it is important to set up regular visits with your child's pediatrician. Topic Times! Health News 2:28 Vaccines and the Well Baby Visit 4:40 Parenting Tip #1 - Preparing for Toddler Well Child Check 9:12 Parenting Tip #2 - Connect Before you Direct 11:15 Bullying, Sex, and the Well Teen Visit 12:40 Trivia 17:15   This podcast was recorded in February of 2015.

Pediatricians recommend less than 2 hours of screen time each day and no screen time in children less than 2 years old. We know this is difficult. Let Drs. Demissie and Bhumbra explain why pediatricians feel so strongly about limiting media exposure and screen time in our children. Topic Times! Health News- Measles 1:32 Media and Children Less Than 2 Years Old 3:40 Parenting Tips- Minimizing Media Exposure 9:30 Screen Time in Older Children 11:58 Trivia 16:30   Links -   This episode was recorded in January of 2015.