University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty 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. Below are interviews and articles published during June 2022 that include expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty.
| June 6, 2022: ‘Pure cruelty’: Florida is stepping up its war on trans people
Interviewed: Brittany Allen, MD, associate professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Vice |
| June 7, 2022: As the pediatrician: How often should babies eat?
Interviewed: Sanjeev Jain, MD, FAAP, clinical associate professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Finger Lakes Times |
| June 7, 2022: ‘Confian en la ciencia:’ Vacunas contra COVID-19 podrian estar listos este mes para menores de 5 años
Interviewed: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, clinical assistant professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo WI |
| June 8, 2022: Talking to kids about puberty
Interviewed: Emily Ruedinger, MD, MEd, assistant professor, associate residency program director, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 |
| June 10, 2022: UW Health professional explains the continued need for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, especially for those over 65
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOWAlso covered in: NBC 15, Community 99, Channel 3000, YouTube, WGLR, WIFR |
| June 10, 2022: The changing COVID-19 vaccination terminology
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: Spectrum News 1 |
| June 13, 2022: Health leaders say staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is critical
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 |
| June 14, 2022: Caution recommended for those at risk from COVID-19
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: KFIZ |
| June 14, 2022: Doctor: Older, at-risk people should consider masking in some situations
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: TCH Daily News |
| June 14, 2022: Instagram is telling teens to stop doomscrolling. Will they listen?
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Protocol |
| June 15, 2022: 13 News Today
Interviewed: Nicholas Kuehnel, MD, assistant professor, medical director, Emergency Medicine | Source: WREX Also covered in: WTMJ-TV |
| June 15, 2022: How parents can help teens’ relationships with technology
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 |
| June 16, 2022: Wake Up Wisconsin
Interview: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
| June 16, 2022: Facebook’s Instagram tells teens to ‘take a break’ following avalanche of lawsuits
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Breitbart |
| June 17, 2022: FDA authorizes moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for youngest children
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: New York Times |
| June 17, 2022: Ask a doctor: Next steps for COVID vaccine in young kids
Interviewed: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
| June 20, 2022: COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 in Wisconsin to start in coming days following CDC approval
Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: CBS 58 |
| June 21, 2022: CDC approves Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
Interviewed: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOWAlso covered in: WBAY, WEAU, Spectrum News 1, Fox 6 Now, Fox 25, PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Health News |
| June 22, 2022: Talking to children about trauma
Interviewed: Mala Mathur, MD, MPH, associate professor, director of professional development, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 |
| June 23, 2022: UW Health Kids: Summer may be the time to address stress management in kids
Interviewed: Mala Mathur, MD, MPH, associate professor, director of professional development, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: NBC 15, Breathing Labs, WQOW, WXOW, WIFR, News 8000 |
| June 23, 2022: Deaths rare in tonsillectomy, but some children at more risk
Interviewed: M. Bruce Edmonson, MD, MPH, professor emeritus, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Medscape |
| June 29, 2022: Fourth of July fireworks safety
Interviewed: Greg Rebella, MD, clinical associate professor, Emergency Medicine | Source: NBC 26Also covered in: NBC 15, WEAU |
| June 30, 2022: UW Health professional reminds parents how they can keep kids safe around fireworks
Interviewed: Nicholas Kuehnel, MD, assistant professor, medical director, Emergency Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: WQOW, WSAW, |