Episodes

  • Holly Hedrick, MD - Advances in Fetal Surgery

    Holly Hedrick, MD - Advances in Fetal Surgery
    Mar 25 2019
    Holly Hedrick, MD, is an attending pediatric and fetal surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds the Louise Schnaufer Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke to Dr. Hedrick about the remarkable advances that allow doctors to conduct fetal surgery that saves babies in utero. Dr. Hedrick also shares how her daughter experience at Children’s Hospital deepened and informed her own practice.

    Find out more about The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
    https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-fetal-diagnosis-and-treatment/about
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    5 mins
  • Jordan Swanson, MD - What to Know About Pediatric Plastic Surgery

    Jordan Swanson, MD - What to Know About Pediatric Plastic Surgery
    Mar 25 2019
    Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc, is an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with special clinical expertise in cleft, craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with Dr. Swanson about advances in plastic surgery for children and how parents and patients can best prepare both physically and psychologically.

    The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the most active children’s plastic surgery center in the Philadelphia region, and one of the largest in the United States.
    https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/division-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery
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    5 mins
  • Jennifer Winell, MD - Scoliosis

    Jennifer Winell, MD - Scoliosis
    Mar 25 2019
    Jennifer Winell, MD, is an attending surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia focusing on sports injuries, and spine and foot disorders. She specializes in non-surgical scoliosis treatment, and practices in Princeton and Voorhees, New Jersey. Breakthrough Radio’s Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke to Dr. Winnell about scoliosis, diagnosis and advances in treatment.

    The Spine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to thousands of babies, children and teens with spinal deformities, trauma-related spinal conditions, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, genetic cervical spine conditions and other conditions that affect the spine.
    https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/spine-program
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    4 mins
  • Priyanka Kumar, MD - What to Know About Children's Vision

    Priyanka Kumar, MD - What to Know About Children's Vision
    Mar 25 2019
    Priyanka Kumar, MD, is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Attending Surgeon in the Division of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Breakthrough Radio’s Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke Dr. Kumar about common children’s eye problems, eye exams and the impact of screen time on vision.

    Children with a wide range of eye and vision problems come to the Division of Ophthalmology for comprehensive evaluation, coordinated care and cutting-edge treatment.
    https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/division-ophthalmology
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    8 mins
  • Matthew Grady, MD - Concussion and Sports Injuries

    Matthew Grady, MD - Concussion and Sports Injuries
    Mar 25 2019
    Matthew Grady, MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a sports medicine pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with expertise in primary care sports medicine. He works primarily in King of Prussia, PA. Breakthrough Radio’s Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke to Dr. Grady about Concussions in pediatric athletes, Injury prevention, Overuse injuries in pediatric athletes.
    For more information on Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    Sports Medicine and Performance Center Conditions – follow the link below.
    https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/sports-medicine-and-performance-center/conditions
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    7 mins
  • Amanda Bennett, MD, MPH - Autism

    Amanda Bennett, MD, MPH - Autism
    Mar 4 2019
    Interview with Amanda Bennett, MD, MPH, is a developmental pediatrician who cares for children with autism and related disorders at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bennett discusses autism diagnosis, common misconceptions and the latest best practices in addressing autism.
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    7 mins
  • Gina Duchossois. Injury Prevention Manager - Preventing Childhood Injuries

    Gina Duchossois. Injury Prevention Manager - Preventing Childhood Injuries
    Mar 4 2019
    Gina P. Duchossois is an injury prevention expert with the Injury Prevention Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Chair of Safe Kids Southeastern Pennsylvania. Duchossois discusses ways to childproof a home, the importance of child car safety seats and preventing common injuries.
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    7 mins
  • Anne F. Reilly, MD, MPH - Childhood Cancer

    Anne F. Reilly, MD, MPH - Childhood Cancer
    Mar 4 2019
    Anne F. Reilly, MD, MPH, is medical director of Oncology and an attending physician with the Cancer Center at CHOP. Dr. Reilly discusses diagnosing childhood cancer, treatments and how to help families cope.
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    9 mins