University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty and researchers are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and Covid-19, to name a few. Here are the stories published during December 2021 that feature Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
| December 2, 2021: The toddler was bowlegged, her gait awkward. What was it? Interviewed: Neil Paloian MD, assistant professor, Nephrology | Source: New York Times |
| December 10, 2021: How quickly could modified COVID-19 booster vaccines become available in Dane County? Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: WGLR, Fox 47 |
| December 13, 2021: Most Wisconsin school districts joined state COVID-19 testing program, but parents say testing still comes with challenges Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WPR |
| December 14, 2021: Instagram questioned by lawmakers for eating disorder content Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WBAY |
| December 21, 2021: “We need to ask all Wisconsinite to do extraordinary things”: Health officials call for vaccines, testing ahead of Christmas Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
| December 21, 2021: Public health advisory issued ahead of holidays: DHS Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Now |
| December 21, 2021: Doctor expects post-Christmas COVID-19 surge, urges booster shots Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WISN |
| December 22, 2021: UW Health experts warn of potential ‘twindemic’ this winter Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: WKOW, WAOW, NBC 15, WEAU, My Stateline |
| December 22, 2021: Health officials hope rapid at-home COVID-19 tests are a game changer for battling pandemic Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
| December 22, 2021: COVID vaccine boosters before holiday gatherings urged: officials Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Now |
| December 23, 2021: How effective are at-home COVID tests? Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WAOW |
| December 27, 2021: UW-Health doctor warns of possible ‘twindemic’ with COVID-19 and flu Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: News 8000 |
| December 29, 2021: Hospitals treating more children than ever with COVID-19 Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WISN Also covered in: Ketv, Wpbf, Wlky |
| December 29, 2021: Experts discuss how to keep children safe as kid COVID cases rise Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WAOW |
| December 31, 2021: Kids and COVID Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 15 |