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 June 2026 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
June 1: Dane County launches tick check stations as urgent care visits spike
Interview: Gregory (Greg) DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WMTV 15 News
June 4: 20th year of HPV vaccine
Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WPR. Also covered in Fox 6 News, WBAY, WMTV 15 News, WAOW 9 News, WIFR News, and In Business Madison.
June 12: UW Health recommends scheduling sports physicals now
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, fellowship director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Channel 3000
June 15: Wisconsin summer camp keeps kids safe from ticks
Interview: Gregory (Greg) DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Spectrum News 1
June 15: Online Child Safety Laws Could Help or Hurt: 2 Pediatricians Explain What’s Likely to Work and What Isn’t
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, chief (academic), and vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: National Cybersecurity News
June 16: HPV vaccine has prevented cancer for two decades, but Wisconsin is still behind
Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Wisconsin State Journal
June 19: Garding Against Cancer golf fundraiser at Hickory Hills Golf Course on Friday
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director, UW Carbone Cancer Center | Source: WEAU 13 News
June 26: Raw Milk: Secret Superfood??
Interview: Christine Seroogy, MD, professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: Science Vs
June 29: 8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Conversation
June 29: Wisconsin moms on Medicaid now get 12 months of coverage
Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery | Source: The Capital Times