Pediatrics faculty share expertise: November 2022

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 November 2022 that include expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty.

November 1: When is the best time to give a child a smartphone?
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, vice chair of academic affairs and professor and chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WPR Also covered in: CNBC
November 2: UW Health interview with Dr. David Bernhardt
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26  
November 3: RSV cases overwhelm hospitals, families
Interview: Joshua Ross, MD, associate professor and chief, Division of Emergency Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: WUWM
November 7: Peak influenza season
Interview: James Conway, MD, MPH, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatrics | Source: Fox 29 Also covered in: WGXA News
November 10: UW Health interview with Dr. Kathryn Less
Interview: Kathryn Less, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26
November 15: Thanksgiving can be especially hard for people struggling with eating disorders. Having a plan can help.
Interview: Paula Cody, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Green Bay Press Gazette Also covered in: WKOW 27, Channel 3000, NBC 26, WIFR
November 28: UW Health warns of toxic fungus that causes serious illness
Interview: Bruce Klein, MD, professor and chief, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW Also covered in: WQOW, Channel 3000, NBC 15, WEAU, News 8000, WBAY
November 30: UW Health interview with Dr. Greg Rebella
Interview: Gregory Rebella, MD, associate professor, Division of Emergency Medicine| Source: NBC 26