Sat, 3 December 2011
Dr. Shelly Nelson and Amy Ratliff join us in the podcast this month. They answer a listener's questions about a child who wakes up screaming every night and then quickly falls back to sleep, go over the pros and cons of cloth diapers, and discuss the HPV vaccine in health news. Bedwetting is discussed - and it's more common than you probably think! Finally, we get the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "Which mold has been used for thousands of years as a medicine?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - HPV Vaccine -- 1:35 Links mentioned in the show: Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 20
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Thu, 3 November 2011
This month Suyog Kamatkar, Jason Misurac, and Janet Kowalski are our guest physicians, discussing issues of interest to parents. In Health News, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated and re-issued their 1992 statement on Back To Sleep and SIDS prevention. Dr. Misurac discusses the new statement and safe sleep practices. Dr. Kamatkar then discusses ADHD diagnosis and treatment in detail. In parenting tips, Dr. Kowalski shares how to find a babysitter, and then goes on to discuss treatment of childhood fever, dispelling some myths and sharing the truth. Finally, we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question - Does adding cereal to a baby's bottle help him or her sleep through the night sooner? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - SIDS and Safe Sleep -- 2:00 Further Information on Topics Discussed in the Show: Childcare Resource in Central Indiana Video about finding childcare in Central Indiana Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 19
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Tue, 4 October 2011
Episode 18: Anaphylaxis, Newborn Screening, Circumcision, Babyproofing your Home, and Medical Trivia
Dr. Matt Yuknis and Dr. Laura Thieme are our guest doctors for this episode, and they brought some great information to the program. In health news, we discuss a new comercial on the air which warns families against the dangers of anaphylaxis, but what is anaphylaxis and who is at risk? Dr. Matt has the answers. Next, Dr. Thieme discusses circumcision. It's a personal decision, but Dr. Thieme discusses what it is, and some of the pros and cons. In parenting tips, we discuss how to babyproof a home for a crawling infant, and finally Dr. Matt discusses the newborn screen that every baby has done within the first few days of life. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question which was "What is the longest recorded attack of hiccups?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Anaphylaxis -- 1:20 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 18
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Sun, 28 August 2011
Dr. Pat Clements and Dr. Brittany Maloney have some timely advice this month for you parents out there about starting the school year off right. They also answer one of the most commonly asked questions in our offices: how can I help my toddler sleep? Potty training, another popular subject, is addressed for the second time in our show's history (check back with episode 1 for the first time), but it's worth it because so many still have questions about this important milestone in a child's life.
Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - The importance of family meals -- 1:36 Links Mentioned in the Show: HealthyChildren.org: Information for parents on a wide variety of topics from the American Association of Pediatrics. Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 17
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Sun, 31 July 2011
Doctors Danielle Slifko, Rachel Yoder and Ryan Grimm team up this month to deliver some timely messages for families. With the school year approaching, the prospect of bullying again comes up. Learn which children are at risk and what you can do as a parent if your child is a victim of bullying or if he or she bullies other children. The doctors also discuss sports related concussions, and the question of returning to play. They also discuss the new recommendation that children remain rearward facing in their carseats until 2 years of age. Finally, we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, "What is the speed of an average sneeze?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - New Developments in Carseat Recommendations -- 1:34 Links Mentioned in the Show: Help installing car safety seats for children with special needs
Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 16
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Tue, 28 June 2011
For Kids Healthcast 15, Dr. Nayan Srivastava and Dr. Ashley Gorby have a summer-themed episode for the summer months ahead. They discuss marijuana use in teenagers and how parents can prevent marijuana use in children. Bug spray and sunscreens are discussed including what to look for and when you can start using these products in babies. In our parenting tips section, we suggest some tips for making a vacation work as a single parent, and we also discuss how to develop a good routine for children. We end the show with the answer to last month's medical trivia question: What inherited blood disorder is known as 'The Royal Disease'? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Marijuana Use in Teenagers -- 1:57 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 15 |
Sun, 29 May 2011
In this show, Dr. Brock Metzger and Dr. Ashley Stallion take on an impressive assortment of common illlnesses, important parent questions, and child safety. You will learn about Strep throat, head lice, pink eye, colds and vomiting in the Back to School Illnesses segment, and the safety tips for parties also apply to everyday safety concerns. Be sure to tune in for the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: What is the only bone in the body not connected to another bone?
Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - The Effect of Parental Smoking on Children's Choices -- 1:05 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 14 |
Tue, 26 April 2011
This month's podcast is hosted by Dr. Jacob Zucker and Dr. Lauren Jones, and begins with a discussion of cold medicines, and whether they should be used in children or not. Dr. Jones discusses common feeding questions with infants, and Dr. Zucker adds our parenting tip: getting a child to take bad tasting medicine. We are excited to also have Riley Hospital for Children Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. John Christenson on the program this month, discussing vaccines; and we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question: What was the first vaccine? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Are Cold Medicines Appropriate for Children? -- 1:14 Links Mentioned in the Show: What is the Recommendation on Cold Medicines for Kids? Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 12 |
Mon, 21 March 2011
Doctors Brian Leland, Hilary White, Anne Marie Bianculli and Tobe Mofunanya together bring us our special anniversary podcast - a themed episode covering childhood obesity. In Health News, we cover a Healthy School Lunch program that encourages students to make healthy choices. Parenting tips focuses on ways to prevent and combat childhood obesity. We also review the effects of childhood obesity and we end with the answer to our medical trivia question - What illness did JFK suffer from during his presidency?
Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Healthy Choices Lunch Program -- 1:46
Links mentioned in the show: Let's Move - Michelle Obama's campaign to fight childhood obesity. Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 12 |
Thu, 17 February 2011
This month, doctors Andy Rettger and Matt Kardatzke address the symptoms and treatment of constipation, eating whole grains, and getting your child to accept new foods. This month we have a special interview with Sandy Workman, a representative of About Special Kids or ASK. ASK is a parent-to-parent network for parents of children with special healthcare needs which helps connect parents to the resources available for them. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "What was the first organ to be successfully transplanted?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Whole Grains -- 1:14 Links mentioned in the show: http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/ Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 11 |
Sun, 16 January 2011
Dr. Degrauw, Dr. Patel and Dr. Kelley are our hosts this month as we discuss the rapidly changing world of teens and technology. In Health News, we discuss texting and driving, a dangerous practice that causes many deaths each year. In Parenting Tips, we cover strategies for talking with your teen about their use of technology while driving. We also discuss how the use of MP3 players could lead to hearing loss, and we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was "How long does it take food to digest in your stomach?"
Topic -- Time The World of Teens and Technology -- 1:51 Links Mentioned in the Show: Textecution uses your phone's GPS to detect if you're moving faster than 10 mph, at which point it disables texting. Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 10 |
 
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