Pediatrics faculty share expertise: November 2024

Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of the interviews and articles published in November 2024 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.

November 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend
Interview: Casey Freymiller, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Daily Dodge
November 1: Wisconsin Celebrates 50 Years of WIC
Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: WGLR. Also covered in Central Wisconsin News
November 1: MMR Vaccination Rate Dips in Wisconsin, Experts Say
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Badger Herald 
November 3: Opinion | Nextdoor Warps Our Local World View
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Cap Times
November 3: Why Aiming for a Stress-Free Childhood Is Not Ideal
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Nonprofit Leadership Conference
November 4: The Center Hosting Virtual Community Update
Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: In Business Madison
November 10: WIAA Collaborates With NFHS To Make AEDs More Accessible in Wisconsin High Schools
Interview: Derek Hoyme, MD, associate professor, Division of Cardiology | Source: The Badger Herald
November 15: Wisconsin Health Community Expresses Mix of Curiosity and Concern Over RFK Jr. Nomination
Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Also covered in  Oshkosh Northwestern, Post Crescent, Stevens Point Journal, Sheboygan Press, Herald Times Report, Green Bay Press Gazette
November 15: Shigellosis Case Confirmed at Milwaukee Elementary School
Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WISN. Also covered in Yahoo News, Food Poisoning News 
November 16: Pediatricians Say Sharing Books With Children is the Best Holiday Gift of All
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Gant News
November 20: Center for Black Excellence Offers Program Details, Hopes To Close Funding Gap
Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: In Business Madison
November 20: Whooping Cough in Wisconsin; Cases Much Higher Than Previous Years
Interview: Gregory DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Milwaukee. Also covered in Yahoo News, PureCountry1067, RTT News 
November 20: EXCLUSIVE: Here’s How A Small Band Of Pediatricians Pushed Medical Org Into Nixing Age Minimums For Sex Changes
Interview: Brittany Allen, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Daily Caller
November 21: UW Health Suggests Reading to Kids Earlier in New Policy
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WIFR. Also covered in WQOW-TV, WAOW-TVWKOW-TV, WTOV-TV    
November 26: Thanksgiving Feasts Are a Challenge for Those With Eating Disorders. Here Are Some Tips.
Interview: Paula Cody, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Also covered in FDL Reporter, Green Bay Press Gazette, Herald Times Reporter, Post Crescent, Sheboygan Press, Stevens Point Journal, Oshkosh Northwestern, Yahoo News
November 26: Experts: Reading to Newborns Vital for Brain Development
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Aol
November 29: News 3 Now Live at Four
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, fellowship director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WiscTV