Pediatrics On Call

In this episode, Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products by pregnant people and children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, about caregiver-reported quality of pediatric primary care language services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, David Hains MD, MBA, FAAP, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection in children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP, FAAP, about portrayals of food and nutrition in popular US picture books. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, provide an overview of the 2026 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego. They share highlights from their favorite plenaries and sessions on topics ranging from caring for children during ICE raids, reframing conversations on childhood vaccinations, Medicaid changes, synthetic drugs and more. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a recording at the National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA. They address the most pressing issues facing pediatricians right now. Look for video of the podcast on the AAP YouTube channel. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Jim Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the Committee on Infectious Disease's updated guidance for RSV, COVID and flu. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bobbi Byrne, MD, FAAP, and Gary Freed, MD, MPH, FAAP, about pediatric burnout over time. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview David Tayloe II, MD, FAAP and his children David Tayloe III, MD, FAAP, and Katherine Tayloe MacDonald, MD, FAAP. They discuss their family's long legacy as medical practitioners, their passion for advocacy and what drew them to pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses how pediatricians can reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Alexander Fiks, MD, FAAP, and Kristin Ray, MD, MS, FAAP, about telemedicine use in primary care for children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, J. Raul Gutierrez, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the ways the U.S. immigration system fails   immigrant children and families seeking humanitarian protection. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Cameron Rosenthal, MD, FAAP, about child exploitation through online parental sharing or "sharenting" and the role of the pediatric provider. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the September issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sonja O'Leary, MD, FAAP, about the role of the school nurse in providing health services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, FAAP, discuss why they're running for AAP President-Elect. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask the candidates about the pressing challenges facing pediatricians today and their vision for the future of the AAP. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, David Turner, MD, FAAP, discusses the American Board of Pediatrics' proposed changes to pediatric fellowships. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Mario Morales, PhD, about bullying, suicidality and opioid-specific risks in U.S. adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Elizabeth Zmuda, MD, FAAP, discusses the role of the pediatrician to promote effective approaches for child and adolescent nutrition in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Kuhn, MD, MSHP, about capacity strain in U.S. children's hospitals. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the August issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Valencia Walker, MD, FAAP, about social inequities in high-risk neonatal care delivery. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Jackie Powers, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Daniel Smolyak, PhD, about built environmental factors linked to fatal motor vehicle collisions among U.S. children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cheryl Tolliver, MD, FAAP, and her daughter, Dr. Destiny Tolliver, MD, FAAP. They discuss what inspired them to pursue careers in pediatrics and their commitment to providing care to underserved populations. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the July issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also interview Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP, on how to talk about Vitamin K. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gender pay equity in pediatrics. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, the late John Routt Reigart, MD, FAAP, discusses generic and biosimilar prescribing in children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christina Rostad MD, FAAP, about the use of maternal vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies for the prevention of RSV. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Lisa Kafer, MD, FAAP, discusses nonemergency acute care delivered outside of the medical home. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA, FAAHB, about cleaning product-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the June issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Rohit Shenoi, MD, FAAP, discusses prevention of drowning. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Vinci, MD, FAAP, about an initiative to address pediatric workforce shortages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Patricia Cantrell, MD, FAAP, discusses preparation for pediatric emergencies in the office. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP, about a family-focused approach to weight management. For resources go to aap.org/podcast. 

In this episode, Eli Lourie, MD, MBI, FAAP, discusses principles for health information technology to support and protect adolescent confidentiality. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP, and Kate Wallis, MD, MPH, FAAP, about consensus recommendations for antiracist child health research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the May issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Evelyn Berger-Jenkins, MD, MPH, FAAP, about a framework for approaching healthy mental and emotional development in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and his daughter Samantha Ratner. They discuss Adam's career and why Samantha was inspired to pursue medical school and a future in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Kate Remick, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric readiness in the emergency department. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Elyse Portillo, MD, MPH, FAAP, about operationalizing equity in clinical guidance. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview David's father, John Hill, MD, FAAP. They discuss what drew Dr. John Hill to pursue a career in pediatrics, how his career influenced his son and what inspires both Drs. Hill about each other.  For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the April issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hans Kersten, MD, FAAP, about the diagnosis and management of faltering weight. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP. Dr. Montoya-Williams talks about moving to the U.S. from Colombia as a child and how this influenced her research in the immigrant health experience. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Anik Patel, MD, FAAP, discusses the effects of armed conflict on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Katie Piwnica-Worms, MD, MHS, about short-term Medicaid utilization associated with an advanced primary care model. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the March issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Allison Empey, MD, FAAP, about considerations in research with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Patrick Brady, MD, MSc, FAAP, editor-in-chief for Hospital Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Justin Long, MD, FAAP, about critical elements for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this bonus episode, Sural Shah, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the impact of immigration enforcement on children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how pediatricians can support families affected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) raids as well as the conditions of detention centers. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Peter Asante, MD, FAAP. Dr. Asante talks about his experience growing up in Rhode Island and Ghana, how music has shaped his life and his commitment to advocacy and adolescent health. 

In this episode, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Steven Bondi, MD, JD, FAAP, about providing medical care for parents during the pediatric visit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Tiffany Munzer, MD, FAAP, discusses the impact of digital ecosystems on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sara Bode, MD, FAAP, about the comparison of literacy and developmental screening of preschool-aged children during primary care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this bonus episode, Pia Pannaraj, MD, MPH, FAAP, breaks down the CDC's new vaccine recommendations. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how the changes differ from the AAP's recommendations and what the possible ramifications are for public health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the January issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Meg Parker, MD, MPH, FAAP, about promoting human milk and breastfeeding for the very low birth weight infant. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview new AAP President Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP. Dr. Racine talks about his experience living in Tanzania, practicing medicine in the Bronx and his vision for the AAP in 2026. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cora Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP. Dr. Breuner talks about how her time in the Navy inspired her to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She discusses her passions for Zumba, art and music, and how personal loss and a health crisis shaped her approach to care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.