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Alabama Pediatrician: Conversations & Information for Your Practice
The "Alabama Pediatrician" is a service to members of the Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics. With each episode, we bring you up-to-date information affecting pediatric practice in Alabama, including relevant updates from state pediatric leaders as well as "hot" clinical topics from pediatric specialist experts in Alabama.
Episodes
64 episodes
Pages Over Pixels with Dr. Jaime McKinney and Beth Johns!
Check out our AL AAP Chapter's initiative on encouraging less screen time and more reading and playtime, Pages Over Pixels! Joining us are our initiative's physician Champion, Dr. Jaime McKinney, and our Chapter's Program Coordinator, Beth John...
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Got Questions About Autism? Check Out the Regional Autism Network of Alabama (RAN)!
Michelle McDaniel and Cherish Fletcher of the Regional Autism Network of AL (RAN) join us to share more about what RAN is, how it came about, and how it can help anyone with autism and their families, as well as their community! It's a great re...
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Announcing... Reach Out and Read - AL's Rx for Summer Reading Book!
Check out what our Reach Out and Read 's Prescription for Summer Reading Book is for this year and also meet the author!! ROR-AL's Summer Reading campaign is an annual event that brings pediatric practices and families together to promote early...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:31
How Prenatal Oral Health Affects Children
Today our AL AAP Chapter's Oral Health Champion, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Richard Simpson, shares why oral health is important not just for mothers, but for their children as well! Check out the Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit:
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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57:40
Meet Dr. Lau, UAB’s New Pediatric Dept Chair!
Meet the Pediatric Department Chair of the Univ of Alabama at Birmingham/Children's of Alabama, Dr. Yung Lao! Listen as we get to know him and what his goals for UAB Pediatrics and for the children of Alabama are! For more informati...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:00
Reach Out and Read - Alabama Updates!
Our favorite non-profit people of Reach Out and Read - Alabama return to share updates from the organization, both nationally and statewide, as well as lots of exciting details about the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon (GPP) and the Summer Rx Progra...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:09
A Deep Dive Into Measles with Dr. David Kimberlin
Brush up on your Measles knowledge with one of the leading pediatric infectious disease specialists in the country, Dr. David Kimberlin! We discuss the virus, why it's so contagious, diagnoses and prognoses, how to address family concerns, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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59:49
Teen Substance Use Disorder with Dr. Stacy Marshall
Dr. Stacy Marshall of UAB Emergency Medicine and the AL Poison Information Center joins us in discussing Teen Substance Use Disorder. Dr. Marshall gives a great overview of common drugs used, signs and symptoms, as well as a look forward ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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32:11
AL AAP Chapter's First 2025 Quarterly Update
Our fabulous Executive Director, Linda Lee, shares updates within the Chapter, Legislative items to be on the lookout for, and upcoming Chapter events!Check out our Chapter's Legislative Advocacy Tools:
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:03
Before There Were Vaccines
Today we have a trio of legendary Alabama pediatricians here to share what it was like before there were vaccines such as for measles, polio and hepatitis B, and how vaccines have changed the course of medicine! Listen in to the wisdom and expe...
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Let's Get Excited About AL AAP's Legislative Day!
Our AL Chapter's President, Dr. Norma Mobley, and Immediate Past President, Dr. Nola Ernest, join us today to tell us about AL AAP's Legislative Day! Join us February 19th in Montgomery!To learn more about Legislative Day: click here.&n...
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Meet Your 2025 AL AAP Board Members and more!
Happy New Year! Let's start the year off getting to know the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics! Meet this year's Board members, learn about our committees and champions, and check out how to get involved with the Chapter!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:38
Project ECHO on Pediatric Asthma
We have a great panel today! Dr. Claudette Poole, Dr. Isabella Virella-Lowell and Dr. Linda Gibson-Young share about Children's of AL's Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) sessions on Pediatric Asthma and all their hard wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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52:43
Reach Out and Read: A Year in Review!
It's Giving Tuesday! Join us as our favorite sister non-profit Reach Out and Read - Alabama's Amy Crosby and Salina Sowell look back on 2024! Catch up on updates from Reach Out and Read, as well as what to look forward to in the new year! Don't...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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19:26
Tips from Sleep Counseling
Our returning guest, Kendall Hampton, puts on her sleep counselor hat to share tips on best sleep practices! It might also come in handy for yourself!For more information on recommended sleep requirements by age:
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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51:45
The AL Department of Public Health's Remote Patient Monitoring Program
Jessica Delashaw is the AL Department of Public Health's is the Nurse Manager of the Northern District of the Remote Patient Monitoring Program and she's here to tell us about how this program can be helpful for you and many of your patients (a...
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17:31
Pediatric Scoliosis With Dr. Tyler McDonald
Returning on the show today is Dr. Tyler McDonald to talk about pediatric scoliosis, more specifically, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Learn about diagnosing scoliosis, management and updates in scoliosis!For more information on braci...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:08
AL AAP's 2024 Third Quarterly Update with Linda Lee and Our New Chapter President, Dr. Norma Mobley!
Get to know our new Chapter President, Dr. Norma Mobley, as she and our Executive Director, Linda Lee, discuss updates from the Annual Chapter Meeting, National AAP, and what's to come!For more information on the Chapter Challenge, Lock...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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26:54
Talk With Me Baby!
In this episode we have Gay Finn and Kendall Hampton with the Alabama Partnership for Children's Feed Me Words program to share with us about their campaign, Talk With Me Baby. Learn about the importance of early language and literacy, as well ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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32:46
Snakes! Spiders! Oh My! An Affair of Envenomations!
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 su...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:02:55
Meet Alabama's Pediatric Department Chairs, Dr. Mitch Cohen and Dr. Gul Dadlani!
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 updat...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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37:54
All About MASA With Dr. Nina Ford-Johnson!
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 legisla...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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35:20
Let's Talk Cannabidiol Ingestions With Dr. Jessica Pescatore
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! <...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:12