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, and vaccinations, to name a few. Below are interviews and articles published during May 2023 that include expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty.
May 1: Always on Call Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: Marquette Today |
May 1: Allergy Testing for Infant Atopic Dermatitis Patients Interview: Anne Marie Singh, MD, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: HCP Live |
May 2: UW Health Shares Water and Swimming Safety Tips Interview: Christina Delgadillo, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo Wisconsin |
May 3: UW Health Interview with Dr. Joe McBride Interview: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 |
May 3: State ‘Hot Spot’ for Fungus that Hit Michigan Interview: Bruce Klein, MD, professor and division chief, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Post Cresent Also covered in: Fond du Lac Reporter, Green Bay Press Gazette, Manitowoc Herald Times, Marshfield News-Herald, Wisconsin Rapids Daily, Oshkosh Northwestern, Sheboygan Press, Wausau Daily Herald |
May 4: Lyme Disease on the Rise in Wisconsin, UW Health Alerts Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 15 Also covered in: WBAY, Channel 3000, Fox 47, WTMJ, Spectrum News 1, WEAU, WQOW, WLAX-TV, WKOW, WAOW, WISN |
May 8: UW Health Allergist Gives Recommendations on Alleviating Seasonal Allergies Interview: Mark Moss, MD, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: WKOW, WKBT, WMSN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, FDL Reporter, HLTR News, Post Crescent |
May 8: Child Brain Development Focus of Presentation in Beloit Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Beloit Daily News |
May 9: Tick Season in Wisconsin Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WRAQ Also covered in: WSAU, WIXX, WNFL Sports |
May 11: Teens Should be Trained Before Entering the World of Social Media, APA Says Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, interim chair and professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: CBS 58 |
May 15: 15 News at 10 Casting for Kids Raises Money for Pediatric Cancer Research Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant | Source: WMTV |
May 17: UW Health Interview with Dr. Emily Ruedinger Interview: Emily Ruedinger, MD, MEd, assistant professor and associate residency program director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 |
May 18: Kids and Social Media Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, interim chair and professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WORT 899 FM |
May 18: Wildfire Smoke Affecting Air Quality in Parts of Canada, US. Here’s What to Do If It Becomes a Problem Locally Interview: Eric Schauberger, DO, PhD, assistant professor and associate fellowship director, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: Telemundo WI, WBAY |
May 18: Madison Non-Profit Combats Misconceptions about Cancer in Pets Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant | Source: NBC 15 |
May 19: DHS Report on Infant Death Points to Medical Inequality Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: CBS 15 Also covered in WKOW, WQOW, NBC 15, WEAU, WORT 899 FM |
May 22: Black Babies in Wisconsin Still 3 Times More Likely to Die than White Babies Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: Wisconsin State Journal Also covered in: Lake Geneva News, Lacrosse Tribune, Journal Times, WITI |
May 24: Surgeon General Issues Warning about Social Media Use for Children Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, interim chair and professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: ABC Also covered in WKOW, YouTube, and WXOW |
May 24: UW Health Interview with Dr. Nathan Lepp on Latest March of Dimes Report Interview: Nathan Lepp, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: NBC 26 |
May 30: Easy Fixes for Allergy Season Interview: Mark Moss, MD, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: WISN |
May 30: Ick! It’s Time for Ticks, So Take Precautions to Avoid the Bite Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Radio Iowa |
May 31: UW Health Expert: Vaping on the Rise in Kids, Young Adults in ‘Troubling’ Trend Interview: Brian Williams, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: Spectrum News, WISN, WREX, WBAY, WTAQ, WHBL, WNCY, Duke, 943 Jack FM, WSAU |