Tue, 7 December 2010
In this month's episode, we discuss common winter topics like how to tell a cold from the flu, and how to prevent colds and the flu. We also discuss how to choose toys that promote children's development this holiday season, and how to know when you need to call your doctor about a fever. We also answer last month's medical trivia question, which was "What is the average lifespan of the human tastebud?" Topic -- Time Choosing Toys That Encourage Child Development -- 1:45 Links Mentioned in the Show: Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature Fever Guidelines: What's a Parent to Do? Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 9 |
Sun, 7 November 2010
For this episode we start off by discussing MRSA, and we then interview a guest about Medical Legal partnerships, which are collaborations between doctors and lawyers to benefit patients. In our parenting tip section, we discuss the pros and cons of pacifiers -- providing parents with the information they need to make a decision. We also bring up a subject parents may be uncomfortable discussing, but which is essential to discuss: body parts and good touch vs. bad touch. We also answer last month's medical trivia question -- who developed the clean operating room technique we use for surgery today? Topic -- Time MRSA -- 2:09 Medical Legal Partnerships -- 7:41 Good Touch, Bad Touch -- 16:50 Pacifiers -- Are they good for Baby? -- 25:10 Medical Trivia -- 31:03
Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 8 |
Wed, 6 October 2010
In this month's episode, we discuss the causes of diarrhea and the danger of dehydration. We give tips for how to know your child is ready for preschool or kindergarten, and discuss seasonal allergies. In our Health News segment, we discuss the PCV 13 (Prenar 13) vaccine, which replaces the PCV 7 vaccine. Finally, we give the answer to last month's medical trivia question -- What famous character in music history suffered from deafness and depression?
Topic -- Time PCV 13 vaccine -- 1:48 Diarrhea and dehydration -- 5:36 Signs of Kindergarten Readiness -- 17:22 Seasonal Allergies -- 24:45 Medical Trivia -- 28:48
When you call our number (812-214-KIDS), you will be connected to our voicemail. Leave a question for the doctors and we may use your recorded message in an upcoming show! Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 7 |
Mon, 6 September 2010
This month, we discuss how to prevent drowning as well as tips for children and families dealing with childhood obesity. We discuss summer safety; covering insect repellent, sunscreen and fireworks. Another subject discussed is how to save money during baby's first year. We also answer last month's medical trivia question: "Which of the founding fathers of the United States was also regarded as the father of American psychiatry?" Topic -- Time Drowning Prevention -- 1:43 Obesity--A growing problem -- 5:15 Summer Safety Tips -- 10:23 Saving money during baby's first year -- 16:58 Medical Trivia -- 20:08
Links mentioned: American Heart Association CPR classes AHA's Healthier Kids: September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 6 |
Wed, 28 July 2010
In this episode, we discuss teen driving and safe driving practices. We tackle having safe fun in the summer from sun exposure to bicycle safety, and we have a guest nutritionist give us Nutrition tips for children. We also answer last month's medical trivia question: What is the smallest bone in the human body? Topic -- Time Teenage Driver Safety -- 1:57 Safe Fun in the Summer Sun -- 5:05 Nutrition for Your Children -- 11:25 Traveling with Infants and Toddlers by Air -- 20:25 Medical Trivia: What is the Smallest Bone in the Human Body? -- 22:35
Links mentioned in the show: National Safety Council on Teen Driving Safety Indiana Department of Agriculture Peak-Season Map: What's in Season Now? Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 5 |
Mon, 5 July 2010
This month, we discuss healthcare reform and how it will affect children, the ongoing problem of teenage smoking and signs your child might be a smoker, ADHD, and fighting colds without medication. We also answer last month's trivia question: where does the word "Vaccination" come from?
Time -- Topic 2:15 -- Healthcare Reform 5:33 -- Teenage smoking 11:16 -- Fighting colds without medication 13:00 -- ADD and ADHD 16:43 -- Medical Trivia: Where does the word "vaccination" come from?
Links mentioned in the show: About Special Kids (ASK): Resource for parents of children with ADHD and other medical conditions.
1-800-QUIT-NOW: Tobacco quit line (free). Listen now: Kids Healthcast Episode 4 |
Wed, 2 June 2010
Episode 3: Carseat Safety, Vaccines, Getting Kids Active, Breastmilk vs. Formula, and Medical Trivia
This month, we discuss the new recommendations for carseat safety from the American Association of Pediatrics, the differences between formula and breastmilk, and how to get your kids off the couch. We also tackle the issue of vaccines, a topic many parents are concerned about. Remember, we welcome you to call into the show with your questions. Just click on the "call me" button to the right. You don't need any special equipment, our message center will call your cellphone or landline. Time -- Topic 1:43 -- Carseat Safety 5:25 -- Vaccines 13:24 -- Getting Kids Active 17:30 -- Infant Formulas vs Breastmilk 23:42 -- Medical Trivia: How much saliva does a human being produce in one day? 24:41 -- Credits
Here are the links mentioned in the show: Seatcheck (Nationwide) (866-SEATCHECK) Prevent Injury Website (Indiana Only) (800-KIDNCAR)
Here are some additional sources for information about vaccines: Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 3 |
Sat, 1 May 2010
In this month's episode, we answer a listener's question about her baby's stooling habits and discuss constipation. We also cover getting your 18 month old to sleep and we answer the medical trivia question: "What medical condition is Julius Cesear believed to have suffered from?" In our Health News segment, we talk about abstinence only sex education courses developed in the North-Eastern US that worked better than other methods. Topic Times!
This episode was recorded in February of 2010. |
Wed, 24 March 2010
In our first episode, we talk about what's normal for a baby's first year, what's abnormal, and what you can do if your baby falls behind his or her peers. We also cover Potty Training with some great tips from Dr. Jacob; and we answer the medical trivia question: "Who discovered the circulation of blood?" Topic Times!
This episode was recorded in January of 2010. |
Wed, 24 March 2010
Kids Healthcast covers health topics parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone else who works with children might be interested in a monthly 20 to 30 minute podcast, available in mp3-format. It is recorded by pediatricians at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two key segments on children's health. Possibilities for the children's health segments could range from constipation to normal newborn development. We welcome you to email us at kidshealthcast.info@gmail.com, where we will try our best to get back to you or even answer your comments in the next podcast. We hope you enjoy the show!
Category:general
-- posted at: 5:52pm EST
|
Wed, 24 March 2010
Website usage terms and conditionsWelcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Kids Healthcast’s relationship with you in relation to this website. The term ‘Kids Healthcast’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is http://www.kidshealthcast.org. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use: · The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. · Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. All information should be reviewed with your healthcare provider and you should never delay, ignore or fail to obtain medical advice based on information we provide. · Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. You are solely responsible for any material that you send to any other person that was made available from us. · This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions. · All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. · Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense. · From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s). · You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Kids Healthcast’s prior written consent. · Information supplied by us is provided “as is” and neither Kids Healthcast or any other person make any warranty or representation with respect to the contents of the information we provide. We specifically disclaim to the fullest extent permitted by law and negate any and all warranties, express or implied. We make no warranty or representation concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the uses of the materials on our web pages, blog posts, podcast, newsletters, and all other media and material, or on any sites liked to these pages. You hereby also agree that we shall in no event be liable to you for any damages, claims, demands or causes of action, as a result of your inability to use this service or any information you obtain on it, even if we have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. · Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United States of America. Privacy Policy: What information do we collect? We collect information from you when you subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey or fill out a form. When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name or e-mail address. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. What do we use your information for? Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways: • To personalize your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs) • To improve our website (we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you) • To improve customer service (your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs) • To send periodic emails Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email. Do we use cookies? We do not use cookies. Do we disclose any information to outside parties? We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Third party links Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites. California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent. Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older. Terms and Conditions Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of our website at http://www.kidshealthcast.org Your Consent By using our site, you consent to our websites privacy policy. Changes to our Privacy Policy If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below. This policy was last modified on 3/24/2010 Privacy Policy Created by Free Privacy Policy
Category:Terms of Use
-- posted at: 5:47pm EST
|
 
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
