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 May 2022 that include expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty.
May 2, 2022: Wisconsin child hepatitis cases, health officials investigate
Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Now Also covered in: Boston 25 News, WSAW, WKOW, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA Today, The Florida Post, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Sheboygan Press |
May 2, 2022: Health leaders investigating case of severe hepatitis cases in Wisconsin
Interviewed: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 Also covered in: WISN, TMJ4, Fox 11 Online |
May 2, 2022: UW Health Kids sees rise in type 2 diabetes in children
Interviewed: Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: WIFR |
May 3, 2022: Wisconsin health officials confirm one child has died due to mysterious new liver disease
Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: CBS 58 |
May 4, 2022: Vaccinations for kids under the age of 5
Interviewed: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 |
May 4, 2022: CBS This Morning
Interviewed: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: KBJR2-TV |
May 5, 2022: UW study finds that most teens have a healthy relationship with digital technology
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: Channel 3000, WGLR, WEAU, Fox 25 / 48 News at 9, WIFR, My News 24×7 |
May 5, 2022: Ask a doctor: Next steps in Moderna pediatric vaccine
Interviewed: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
May 6, 2022: UW Health study: Too much screen time isn’t a problem for most teens
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 15 |
May 9, 2022: CDC looking into bizarre liver illness that has reportedly caused the deaths of 5 children
Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Bizpac Review |
May 9, 2022: UW Study: Most teens actually have healthy relationship with digital technology
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 Also covered in: News 8000 |
May 10, 2022: UW Health study shows family rules on technology use create better outcomes for children
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Channel 3000 |
May 11, 2022: Hepatitis and liver disease spiking in kids
Interview: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 |
May 12, 2022: UW Health study shows family rules on technology use create better outcomes for children
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Bio Forward |
May 17, 2022: Siguen aumentando los casos de niños con hepatitis
Interviewed: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, clinical assistant professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo WI |
May 20, 2022: Doctors warn that Type 2 diabetes in children is rising
Interviewed: Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: WKOW |
May 24, 2022: ‘Here & now’ highlights: LaTonya Johnson, Jasmine Zapata, Laura Sauve, Jenny Higgins
Interviewed: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: PBS Wisconsin |
May 25, 2022: Water safety awareness for National Water Safety Month
Interviewed: Greg Rebella, MD, clinical associate professor, Emergency Medicine | Source: NBC 26 |
May 26, 2022: UW study finds higher rates of asthma in Hispanic and Black children, regardless of neighborhood income
Interviewed: James Gern, MD, professor, division chief, vice chair of research, Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology | Source: WKOW Also covered in: News 8000, Madison 365 |
May 31, 2022: Most teens have a healthy relationship with digital technology, so long as their parents do too
Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WPR |