For most children, a healthy and well-balanced diet incorporates components from each major food group that nourishes their body and plays a significant role in development. A question that commonly presents to those of us in primary care is what role dairy should play in a child’s diet. Rich in nutrients and health benefits, most dairy products are key components for building and maintaining strong bones. Today, we are going to be discussing both the blessings and the challenging implications dairy can have on a child’s health. Today, I am happy to be speaking with my colleague, Dr. Stephanie Gilley. Stephanie works in our Growth and Parenting nutrition clinic here at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She is also an instructor in Nutrition at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Resources: Twitter for pediatric healthcare professionals. 

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The Importance of Dairy in a Child’s Diet with Stephanie Gilley, MD, PhD (S5:E23)

Today's episode is underwritten by The Hartford, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. The Hartford works to empower others to achieve their full potential in order to help communities thrive. Thank you to The Hartford for helping Children's Colorado families thrive. Please visit our Charting Pediatrics website to learn more about becoming an underwriting sponsor.   Once upon a time, American youth played pick-up games in the street and tried out for their first organized school sport teams as they entered middle and high school. And occasionally, a local hometown hero went on to play at the collegiate level … and even more rare, someone made it to the pros. Fueled by families paying big money for private club teams, today’s youth sports have gone pro. According to TIME Magazine, kids’ sports make up a more than $15 billion industry. Children as young as five attend tryouts, are ranked in their discipline and shuttled around the country to play with the best. We are talking about the impact of sport specialization on young athletes.   Joining us to talk through this important topic is my colleague, Dr. Greg Walker. Greg is part of our Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Institute teams, and he is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 

Little League, Big Business - the Impact of Sport Specialization on Young Athletes with Greg Walker, MD (S5:E22)

It is no secret that medical visits of any kind can sometimes be scary for children and their families. Certified Child Life Specialists are educated and clinically trained in the healthcare setting to help children and their families navigate and cope with the hardships of illness, hospitalization, diagnosis, and trauma. Their work improves patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall experience. In this episode, we are going to discuss how primary care providers can incorporate Child Life tools into daily practice in support of their patient families. Today, I am happy to be speaking with my colleagues, Jennifer Staab & Stephanie Barta. Both Jennifer and Stephanie work in our Child life department here at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Jennifer is the Manager of the department and Stephanie is a Child life Specialist. Resources:  Comfort Holds

Child Life in the Primary Care Setting with Jennifer Staab and Stephanie Barta (S5:E21)

Infantile Hemangiomas is a common skin disorder that usually appears on children at birth or during the first few months of life. Hemangiomas are blood vessels that have incorrectly formed and multiply rapidly. Although they can form on any part of the body, they most often appear on the face, chest, scalp or back. Most of the time, Infantile Hemangiomas go away on their own, but some situations may require you to refer your patient to a specialist. In this episode we will unpack the presentation and management of infantile hemangiomas in the primary care setting. Today I am happy to be speaking with my colleague, Dr. Carla Torres-Zegarra. Dr. Torres-Zegarra is a Dermatologist here at Children’s Hospital Colorado and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Torres-Zegarra is also the host for our sister podcast, Pediatras En Linea. Pediatras En Linea is Childrens first ever Spanish speaking podcast. Just like Charting Pediatrics, she and her team release weekly episodes for our provider community. Resources: Clinical care Guidlines for the Management of Infantile Hamangiomas - Pediatrics - American Academy of Pediatrics  Infantile Hamagioma Referral Score: A validated Tool for Physicians - Pediatrics - American Academy of Pediatrics  Instagram for Dr. Torres- Zegarra: www.instagram.com/dermaskinmd  

Guidelines of Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangiomas with Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD (S5:E20)

Systemic racism is a crisis that daily impacts our patients and the communities in which we as Pediatricians practice medicine. As healthcare providers it is our responsibility to uphold values of justice, inclusion and equity as we serve our patient families as child advocates. Today, we will dive into what health equity is and the challenges that must be navigated in addressing health disparities, including understanding gaps of inclusion and equity in our hospital and clinics as a crucial first step in ensuring health justice for our patient families and colleagues. Today's discussion is such an important conversation for us to share with each of you, our listeners. I am fortunate to be joined by my colleagues Robert Franklin II and Dr. Brandi Freeman. Brandi and Robert work together for Diversity Health Equity and Inclusion at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Robert serves as the Program Manager and Brandi as the Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the department of Pediatrics. Brandi is also Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Health Equity In Primary Care with Robert Franklin II and Brandi Freeman, MD (S5:E19)

 Today's episode is underwritten by Allstate, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Allstate believes in empowering youth and transforming communities. Thank you to Allstate for partnering with Children's Colorado to create innovative, long-term solutions for those in need. Please visit our Charting Pediatrics website to learn more about becoming an underwriting sponsor.   While our pediatric patients have been at lower risk for severe disease during the COVID pandemic, its direct and indirect repercussions on pediatric illnesses have been experienced. In this episode we are going to unpack the impact that COVID has had on pediatric critical care.   Today I am joined by my colleague, Dr. Cam Gunville. Cam serves as our Medical Director of our PICU and is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Critical Care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.    

COVID and the Impact on Pediatric Critical Care with Cameron Gunville, MD (S5:E18)

If you are interested in learning more about the impact that can be made to child health through underwriting sponsorship of Charting Pediatrics visit our website or contact Kali Wallace at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, kwallace@childrenscoloradofoundation.org

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Last week my colleague, Dr. Glenn Furuta, was named recipient of the 2021 Harry Shwachman Award by the North American Society for Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition. This is the highest honor given by NASPGHAN and is awarded to one person each year who has made outstanding lifetime achievements and contributions to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. Glenn’s lifelong work in the field of eosinophilic and allergic GI disorders has been a game changer for all pediatric (and adult) gastroenterologists and allergists, and he continues to be a global thought and research leader in all aspects of these disorders. In recognition of this honor, we wanted to rebroadcast my discussion with Glenn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis from Season 3 of the podcast. Congratulations Glenn!!  Do you have thoughts about today's episode or suggestions for a future topic? Write to us, Chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org. 

Eosinophilic Esophagitis, EoE with Glenn Furuta, MD (Rebroadcast S3:E14)

If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it is that we humans are a hopeful people. I think most of us entered 2021 with high hopes that the new year would make the COVID-19 pandemic a distant memory… we kicked off the year vaccinating healthcare workers and had great promise for living in a post-pandemic world, personally and professionally. As we come to the end of this year, I think many of us might even consider 2021 even more challenging than 2020 … today we are going to reflect on the last year of pediatric care and how this shared experience has shaped us as pediatric providers. Today I am joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Mike DiStefano. Mike serves as our Chief Medical Officer to our Southern Colorado region. He is a practicing emergency medicine physician and is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

2021 Reflections in Pediatric Care with Mike DiStefano, MD and David Brumbaugh, MD (S5: E17)

Happy Holidays from the Charting Pediatrics team! 

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Due to deficient synthesis of hemaglobin that may be caused by inadequate heme production or abnormalities of globin chain synthesis, Microcytic anemias are among the most common types of anemia in pediatric patients. Today, we will talk through their screening, workup, and treatment. Thank you to listener, Dr. Michelle Shiffman, a colleague from Denver Health, who inspired this episode. Today I am joined by Dr. Taizo Nakano, Medical Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Children’s Colorado and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Iron Deficiency and Microcytic Anemia with Taizo Nakano, MD (S5:E16)

In today’s episode all three hosts are in the recording studio for a round table discussion about provider self-care and compassion fatigue. The host team shares personal experiences and strategies they utilize for keeping them energized when cases have challenging outcomes. The host team includes is David Brumbaugh, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children’s Colorado; Alison Brent, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Director of Physician Relations and the Network of Care at Children’s Colorado; and Dan Nicklas, MD, pediatrician and Medical Director of the Pediatric Call Center at Children’s Colorado.

Compassion Fatigue - Strategies for Provider Self Care (Rebroadcast S2-E39)

For the latest information about Omicron, please join us at our next town hall this Thursday, December 10, from 6-7:30. Register Here: Registration (gotowebinar.com) On November 26 the World Health Organization declared Omicron the fifth variant of concern. First detected two weeks ago, South African researchers were the first to sequence this variant, identifying more than 20 mutations of SARS-CoV-2 that had never been seen before. In this episode, I am joined once again by my un-official Charting Pediatrics co-host, Dr. Sam Dominguez, to unpack what this variant means for pediatrics. Is the Omicron variant more contagious? Does it cause more severe illness? Are the vaccines still effective against it and are our pediatric patients more or less suspectable? These are all good questions. Even if you are unable to join us live, go ahead and register and you will receive a copy of the recording sent to your email at the conclusion of the live event. If you have any questions you would like specifically addressed on the Town Hall, please email chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org

What We Know About the Omicron Variant & Pediatrics with Sam Dominguez, MD (S5:E15)

Developmentally, the first five years of a child’s life are crucial. If children do not get the support for healthy development early on, these children and their families may experience serious challenges down the road. Assuring Better Child Health and Development, or ABCD, was established in Colorado in 2006 to address some of these needs. As a statewide nonprofit, they are focused on improving the lives of Colorado children through early identification of developmental needs. Within this nonprofit, is a program called HealthySteps. This program is the only program of its kind that places a child with a development specialist within a pediatric primary care team. Their mission is to align and mobilize pediatric and community partners to improve early childhood developmental outcomes. Melissa Buchholz is the state director for HealthySteps in Colorado. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Susan Burton is the Manager of Practice Improvement for HealthySteps. She offers clinical quality improvement and supports community partner’s professional development through trainings on child development and HealthySteps implementation.

HealthySteps: Assuring Better Child Health and Development (S5: E14)

In celebration for reaching 1 Million Downloads we have set up a forum to have one of you, our listeners, join us on the podcast as a guest covering one of two topics: What is the most creative and innovative practice solution that you have implemented since the start of the pandemic? Tell us about an intervention that has improved the mental health of your patients or team working in your practice? Click this link to record a 90 second spot submission: https://www.speakpipe.com/Charting_Pediatrics We will be taking submissions until December 20, 2021 when Dan, Alison and David will review your submissions and choose the best to record an episode with us! If you have any questions, email us at chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org. We can’t wait to hear from you and have one of you join us on the other side of the mic soon.

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