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 October 2024 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
October 3: Routine ultrasound brings early detection to baby who got a new start on life Interview: Allie Kiley, RN, MSN, Fetal Cardiology Coordinator | Source: WKOW. Also covered in We Are Green Bay, WMTV 15 |
October 10: Wisconsin AM Briefs Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Wisconsin Radio Network |
October 11: Wisconsin has among the lowest kindergarten vaccine rates in the U.S. That worries doctors Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
October 15: More Children Are Depressed and Anxious. Is Social Media Really Behind It? Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, interim chair, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Wall Street Journal. Also covered in Mint, Legally Sociable |
October 17: 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: Cordele Dispatch |
October 20: SIDS Awareness Month Interview: Elizabeth Goetz, MD, MPH, professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: WISN-TV |
October 22: Tennessee sees rise in teen vaping despite national decline in tobacco use Interview: Brian Williams, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care | Source: News Channel 9 |
October 24: Trick-or-Treat Safety — Keeping Kids Safe During Halloween Celebrations Interview: Casey Freymiller, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WISN-TV |
October 24: 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: Daily Herald |
October 29: UW Health pediatrician: Kids should stay up later this week to help with upcoming time change Interview: Casey Freymiller, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WKOW. Also covered in WKOW 27, Spectrum News 1, WQOW, WXOW, FOX 11, WSIN-TV, WIFR, WTAQ, My Stateline, WBAY-TV, Radio Iowa |
October 30: Wisconsin celebrating 50 years of WIC’s services Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery | Source: WQOW |