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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.
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AL AAP 2025 Fall Quarterly Update!
Our Executive Director Linda Lee is joining us to give Chapter updates!Check out the Firearm Injury Prevention Virtual Symposium: click here. Chec...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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2025 AL AAP Fall/Annual Meeting Recap!!
We have a great panel today! Dr. Keri Read, Dr. Marquisha Jarmon, and Dr. Katie Fogle join us to talk about some highlights of the 2025 AL AAP Fall and Annual Meeting! There were some great talks, resources, and people at this meeting so make s...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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Early Onset Sepsis Protocol in the Newborn Nursery
Newborn nursery.. a happy and exciting place to work but can also be nerve-wracking with these sweet babies! Dr. DeeAnne Jackson joins to talk more about the Early Onset Sepsis (EOS) Protocol and the EOS Calculator! For the EOS Calc...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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A Crash Course in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dr. Nick CaJacob joins us today to talk about everything EOE! Learn about the different presentations based on age, diagnosis, treatment and more!To learn more about EOE, check out this free article:
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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Hi from the AL AAP 2025 Annual Meeting!
I literally brought the podcast to the 2025 AL AAP Annual/Fall Meeting this weekend with Open Mic Time! Get to know a little more about some of the attendees and guests with some fun questions they had to draw from a bowl! Because these were li...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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Feeling the Burn: Physician Burn Out
Don't skip this episode! Dr. Yameika Head shares why acknowledging physician burn out is important and how it affects not just pediatricians, but the healthcare system and our society. How can we do better and how can we help ourselves and othe...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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Welcome Dr. Estrada, Univ. of South AL's Pediatric Interim Chair!
Get to know University of South Alabama's new Pediatric Interim Chair, Dr. Benjamin Estrada! We talk about what's going on in infectious disease, as well as what Dr. Estrada looks forward to in his new role!Got a topic you wan...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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All About AL Newborn Hearing Screens!
Hearing loss is the most common birth defect so early newborn screening is important! Joining us today is AL Department of Public Health's Newborn Screening Nurse Supervisor, Mary Wigham! We'll learn about the newborn hearing screen, why it's i...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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All About VitAL: Helping Alabamians with Mental Health, Substance Use, and more!
Check out another awesome resource in the state of Alabama! VitAL is here for everyone to help not only Alabamians struggling with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges, but also for those who love and care for them! Joini...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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Mindfulness: A Helpful Tool for Us and for our Patients!
What is mindfulness? Listen in as GA pediatrician and yogi, Dr. Michelle Kelly, educates us on mindfulness, its history and its benefits for medical providers and for our patients/families! Check out Healthy Children's info on medit...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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Partnering with Help Me Grow!
Mary Florian and Lindsey DeMarco of Help Me Grow share with us about this great resource for children, families/caretakers, and medical providers! They even bring a special AL AAP - renowned guest with them! For more information on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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Updates From the AL Department of Public Health
District Medical Officer for the ADPH, Dr. Wes Stubblefield, returns to share some updates from the AL Department of Public Health! From new initiatives, recent statistics, review of some of ADPH's resources and more! * Please note,...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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2025 AL AAP Spring Meeting Recap!
Dr. Natalie Carlisle, Dr. Steffane Battle and Dr. Hannah Brooks join us today to share about their experiences at the AL AAP Spring Meeting in Gulf Shores last month! Listen in on the highlights of the talks and expo participants, as well as ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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AL AAP Chapter's Second 2025 Quarterly Update
Listen to what's new with the AL Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics with our Chapter President, Dr. Norma Mobley, and our Executive Director, Linda Lee! Check out how the Spring Meeting went, legislative updates (as of June 6th), to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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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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Season 3
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Episode 12
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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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Episode 10
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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 5
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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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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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