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Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

Nemours Children's Health
Mental Health
Nemours Children's Health
Artificial Intelligence
Health Equity
Whole Child Health
Social Determinants Of Health
Child Health
Pediatric Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Pediatrics
Child Development
Military Families
Telehealth
Youth Mental Health
Childhood Cancer
Public Health
Health Education
Children's Health
Trauma
Social Media

Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.

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Latest Episodes

What does it take for a child to fight cancer while holding on to the life they love? This Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, we team up with the Philadelphia Phillies to share Alivia Eder's inspiring journey alongside her oncologist, Nicholas Manini, M... more

Trust is at the heart of health care, but misinformation and confusing health information can make it harder for people to know who and what to trust. Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, Founder & CEO, Grapevine Health, explores how plain language, trust... more

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Advances in prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery are changing what's possible before a child is even born. Three specialists from the Institute for Maternal Fetal Health at Nemours Children’s Health discuss how breakthroughs in fetal care are improvi... more

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Fathers have a profound impact on their children's physical, mental and emotional well-being, yet they're often left out of pediatric research. John James "JJ" Parker, MD, Researcher, Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care,... more

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Recent Guests

James Perrin
Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; national leader in child health policy
Harvard Medical School; MassGeneral Hospital Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy
Episode: Ep. 201: Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being
Julie Moldenhauer
Executive Director of the Institute for Maternal Fetal Health at Nemours; Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation
Nemours Children's Health
Episode: Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery
Weijen Chang
Division Chief of Hospital Medicine at Nemours
Nemours Children's Health
Episode: Ep. 199: Narrative Medicine: The Pediatrician’s Voice in the World
Kristen Copeland
Professor of Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Episode: Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care
Nimisha Bajaj
Palliative care specialist
Children's National Hospital
Episode: Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care
Anoushka Sinha
Adolescent medicine specialist
University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital
Episode: Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care
Mark Del Monte
CEO and Executive Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Episode: Ep. 197: Mark Del Monte on the Future of Children’s Health, Advocacy and Hope
Myron Rolle
Pediatric neurosurgeon, former NFL player, Rhodes Scholar
Nemours Children's Health
Episode: Ep. 196: Dr. Myron Rolle’s Journey from Caribbean Roots to Pediatric Neurosurgery
Matthew Davis
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief, and Chief Scientific Officer at Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health
Episode: Ep. 195: Precision, Prevention and Pediatrics: Insights from PAS 2026

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Carol Vassar
Host of Well Beyond Medicine, focused on whole child health and family-centered care.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Short & to the Point

    I like that there’s a wide variety of topics, some that can even be informative for adults, and you can pick a choose what you want to listen to based on your needs. The episodes are quick but direct and, so far, seem to have evidence based data for their assertions

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fereshte
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yo

    Thanks for the bux advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yurpintine
    United Statesa year ago
  • chrons

    so informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jay Dor
    United Statesa year ago
  • Solid information

    Really well done episode on the stigma surrounding IBS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpunsPopple
    United Statesa year ago
  • Champions for Children

    Nemours champions for children podcast is an outstanding listen. It features stories from associates, families we serve and showcases the amazing work we do. It makes me proud to be a Nemours associate and grateful for this wonderful organization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggshightower
    United States3 years ago

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The show is described as uplifting and inspiring for professionals in child health.
High quality guest expertise and actionable takeaways are frequently highlighted.
Guests consistently praised for practical, evidence-based insights.
Listeners value clear links between policy and everyday pediatric care.

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Ep. 201: Medicaid’s Role in Children’s Health and Well-Being
Q: What would a universal child health coverage system look like, and how could it be implemented across states?
The guest suggests ensuring every child has health coverage from birth through early adulthood, with continuous eligibility up to age 21 or 26, and creating national standards to eliminate wide disparities in eligibility, payment, and quality metrics, partnered with strong EPSDT-like protections.
Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery
Q: What technologies are expanding the capabilities of prenatal diagnosis and fetal care at Nemours?
Advances include high-level ultrasounds, fetal MRI, potential fetal CT, non-invasive genetic testing via cell-free DNA, and now next-generation sequencing, enabling rapid, accurate diagnoses with less risk to the pregnancy.
Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery
Q: How does proximity to home impact outcomes and emotional resilience for families?
Keeping care close to home minimizes relocation, preserves the family's support system, and allows faster, coordinated care with a single point of contact, which reduces stress during an already vulnerable time.
Ep. 200: Maternal-Fetal Health: Advancing Care Before and After Delivery
Q: Tell me more about the mission behind integrating maternal and pediatric care under one roof.
The mission is to take the whole-child health philosophy to before birth, ensuring the family is supported, with comprehensive prenatal diagnostics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, and psychosocial support all in one place to make the journey easier for high-risk pregnancies.
Ep. 198: Narrative Medicine: Stories That Shape Care
Q: If a physician wants to incorporate one step toward narrative medicine right now, what would you suggest?
Start with personal practice and comfort with the approach; learn the basics through foundational texts, then practice reading, reflecting, discussing, and writing with colleagues to build familiarity and to model its use for patients and families.

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This program concentrates on whole-child health through policy, clinical innovation, and hospital-system design. Episodes frequently explore how to improve pediatric care—from Medicaid and national health reform to nutrition, digital health, and patient safety—through real-world implementations, research findings, and leadership insights. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on translating complex health topics into practical strategies for families and clinicians, often featuring researchers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders who shape pediatrics at Nemours and beyond.

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1. James Perrin
2. Julie Moldenhauer
3. Weijen Chang
4. Kristen Copeland
5. Nimisha Bajaj
6. Anoushka Sinha
7. Mark Del Monte
8. Myron Rolle

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