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 February 2026 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
February 3: For the First Time in 30 Years, the AAP and the CDC Disagree on Recommendations for Childhood Vaccines
Interview: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo Wisconsin
February 3: Opinion | Confused Immunization Messaging Bolsters Anti-Vax Agenda
Author: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Cap Times
February 4: It Really is Those Damn Phones
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Badger Herald
February 5: Measles Risk in Madison is Real, UW Health Doctor Says
Interview: Joseph McBride, MD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: The Cap Times. Also covered in Fox 6, Yahoo, Spectrum News 1, Wisconsin Examiner, and Daily Cardinal
February 5: Madison Measles Case Leads to Hundreds of Exposures
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatrics | Source: Spectrum News 1. Also covered in WKOW 27 News, Wort Radio, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Greenbay Press Gazette, Herald Times Reporter, and Spectrum News 1
February 9: Teen School Shooting Survivor Shows Remarkable Recovery
Interview: Brian Williams, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care | Source: Mountain News WYMT. Also covered in: KTIV, 12 News, and KSNB Hastings
February 13: How the Pause in Gender-Affirming Care Hurts this Madison Family
Interview: Brittany Allen, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Cap Times
February 17: Radio Clip from News/Talk 1310 WIBA
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, fellowship director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: 1310 WIBA
February 23: The Verdict on AI Scribes – Analyzing the First Major RCTs
Interview: Kayla Lemmon, clinical research director, Research Administration, Thomas Brazelton III, MD, MPH, professor, Division of Critical Care | Source: YouTube (The Health AI Brief)
February 26: Turning a Passion for Children’s Well-Being into Policy Change
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Wisconsin State Journal
February 27: RSV Cases are Down, Health Experts are Optimistic a New Vaccine is Behind it
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatric | Source: WPR. Also covered in: Urban Milwaukee and BYTESEU