Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 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 September 2024 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.

September 3: Social Media and Kids Mental Health
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, interim chair, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WISN-TV
September 3: Dr. Steiner Addresses the Past, Present, and Future of Diagnosing and Treating SLOS
Interview: Robert Steiner, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism | Source: MedJournal 360
September 5: Researchers in Madison Working on Pediatric Cancer Breakthrough
Interview: Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant | Source: WISN
September 9: White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Might Be Blocked by Cancer Drug, UW Study Says
Interview: Bruce Klein, MD, professor, division chief, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Wisconsin State Journal
September 11: 175 Years of UW-Madison: Gundersen Health System
Interview: Elizabeth Petty, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism | Source: WXOW
September 12: Kathryn Raaker’s World with Kathryn interviewing Dr. J. Carter Ralphe
Interview: J. Carter Ralphe, MD, professor, Division of Cardiology | Source: Kathryn Raaker YouTube
September 13: Wisconsin Health Officials Want to Hear From More Families
Interview: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: WGBW.FM
September 16: Nearly 300 Confirmed Cases of Whooping Cough in Wisconsin
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WBAY. Also covered in WSAW-TV, NBC News
September 17: Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, interim chair, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The New York Times. Also covered in DNYUZ, WRAL, Techeconomy, The Cyber Express
September 23: UW Health Encourages Families to Talk About Healthy Social Media Use
Interview: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo Wisconsin 
September 25: Children in Formerly Redlined Areas Have Increased Asthma Risk Today, UW Study Says
Interview: James Gern, MD, professor, vice chair of research, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: Wisconsin State Journal. Also covered in WIFR, WQOW, WXOW, WISC-TV, Wisconsin Public Radio
September 30: America’s Pediatricians Want You to Read a Book With Your Child
Interviews: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Health Day. Also covered in US News, KULR 8, Medical Daily 
September 30: Blood pressure program hopes to reach more new mothers in Dane, Milwaukee counties
Interview: Jill Denson, PhD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, director, UW Prevention Research Center | Source: Wisconsin Public Radio. Also covered in WKOW, WisBusiness, WBAY