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.
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) sessi…
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 w…
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 require…
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…
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 sc…
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 infor…
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 import…
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…
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,…
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, alo…
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 compoun…
We welcome Rachael Montgomery, the AL Newborn Screening Follow up Program Manager, as we talk about everything about the newborn screen, including updates such as the additions to the screen!
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Join us in this fun talk with Dr. Amy CaJacob as she talks about food allergies! Learn about the physiology, risk factors, how to guide families with food introductions, FPIES, and more!
To access FPI…
Listen in on AL legislative updates, as well as how the Chapter Spring Meeting went, and what's new with the Chapter and Reach Out and Read-Alabama!
Check out the AL Chapter's Firearms Resources and W…
A little late but our final episode in April's Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Month series. Join us as Dr. Kara Huls talks about Sexual Abuse and what you need to know as a pediatric provider!
For m…
Join us as our AL AAP Chapter's Firearm Injury/Death Prevention Champion Dr. Jennifer McCain talks about firearm safety and storage. She shares tips with how to have the tough talks with families and…
In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Schlappi, Nurse Practitioner at UAB and Children's of Alabama in the Division of Childhood Abuse Pediatrics.
We discuss the basics of identifying, working u…
Our Reach Out and Read coordinators, Amy Crosby and Salina Sowell join us today to share updates on ROR and what awesome things to look forward to at the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon at our AL AAP Spri…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this month we are partnering with the Child Abuse experts in Birmingham for a series of episodes related to Child Abuse! Maribeth Thomas is the Executive Dir…