Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of the interviews and articles published in October 2025 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
| October 2: Flu, COVID-19 vaccines available at UW Health Interview: James Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in Philanthropy News Digest, WREX, Wisconsin Examiner, Spectrum News 1, Spectrum News 1 Milwaukee, Urban Milwaukee, Cap Times, WUWM |
| October 3: Phone safety Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in WZAW and WSAW |
| October 13: WHYsconsin: Where can kids get the 2025 COVID vaccine? Interview: James Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: WPR |
| October 13: Ask the pediatrician: Body odor in kids and teens Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Lexington Herald Leader. Also covered in Fresnobee, Star Telegram, Bellingham Herald, Baltimore Sun, and Capital Gazette |
| October 14: ‘Miracle of the decade’: Madison school shooting survivor’s family leans on faith during 10-month hospitalization Interview: Brian Williams, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in 15 News at 10, The Morning Show, WBAY, CBS 58, and Telemundo Wisconsin |
| October 20: Dr. Dipesh Navsaria on food insecurity and children’s health Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: PBS Wisconsin |
| October 20: Tips to prevent a tragedy this Halloween Interview: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo Wisconsin |
| October 22: Is Discord safe for kids? What experts want every parent to understand Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Parents.com. Also covered in Yahoo |
| October 29: The best weighted stuffed animals for comforting cuddles, tested, and reviewed Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: MSN |
| October 31: ‘Vaccines don’t save lives, vaccinations do’: Experts talk vaccine safety, misinformation Panelist: John Williams, MD, professor, department chair, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Badger Herald |