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 December 2025 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
December 3: “Trouble in Toyland” Report Highlights Hidden Dangers Among Popular Toys
Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Laura Houser, MD, professor, director of advocacy, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in Spectrum News 1 Green Bay/Appleton, Spectrum News Milwaukee, WSAW, Fox News Channel 7, Fox 6 News, PIRG, and WTMJ
December 7: Medical Misconceptions
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: The Clarion
December 10: Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The Key Is Early Lipid Screening
Interview: Amy Peterson, MD, MS, professor, Division of Cardiology | Source: Medscape
December 10: Federal Recommendations on Hepatitis B Vaccines for Infants
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: Milwaukee Public Radio
December 18: Experts Worry New Strain and Low Vaccination Rates Could Mean Severe Flu Season in Wisconsin
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Also covered in The Cap Times and Fox 6
December 23: Local Health Officials Urging Caution Over Holiday Weekend
Interview: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Action 2 News. Also covered in WFRV Local 5
December 26: Flu Cases on the Rise in Southeast Wisconsin Heading into Christmas
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: CBS 58
December 31: Wisconsin Day Cares Impacted by Flu and Other Illnesses
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: Spectrum News 1. Also covered in WFRV Local 5