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Oops! Ouch! Now What? First Aid Basics Everyone Should Know

May 22, 2024

Dr. Nicole Gerber, Associate Director of Clinical Services of Pediatric Emergency provides expert commentary to The New York Times. Read full article here!

Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Podcast with Dr. Christine Salvatore

May 8, 2024

In this Kids Health Cast episode, Christine Salvatore M.D. discusses what parents should know about the new universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). She discusses what parents should know about CMV in newborns. While there is no CMV vaccine currently available to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), she discusses the universal screening every baby for cCMV that's taking place in the country, including in New York State. She also shares precautions that adults can take to keep babies safe from the illness.

Every parent wants what’s best for their children — but in the age of the internet, it can be difficult to navigate what is actually fact-based or pure speculation.

Cut through the noise with Kids Health Cast, featuring Weill Cornell Medicine’s expert physicians and researchers discussing a wide range of health topics, providing information on the latest medical science. Finally, a podcast to help you make informed choices for your family’s health and wellness.

Listen to podcast here!

Taking Action for Adolescents with Prediabetes: Lifestyle Interventions

May 8, 2024

In 2022, a report published in JAMA Pediatrics found that nearly one in three adolescents now meet the criteria for prediabetes and the rate among 12- to 19-year-olds had more than doubled from 11% to 28% between 1999 and 2018. “This was very concerning,” says Marisa A. Censani, MD, Director of the Pediatric Obesity Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. “Pediatric patients with obesity are at higher risk for several medical conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia. Importantly, prediabetes is shown to track from adolescence into adulthood.”

The Interview with Leslie Heaney - Featuring Dr. Sallie Permar

April 24, 2024

In today’s episode, Leslie speaks with expert pediatrician Dr. Sallie Permar. Dr. Permar is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and Pediatrician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital.

Leslie and Dr. Permar talk hot topics in pediatric medicine – ones that are not necessarily making headlines – but issues that are on the minds of America’s top pediatricians…and should be on all of our minds too!

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Podcast with Dr. Sean Cullen During National Infant Immunization Week

April 22, 2024

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance for young children during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). He gives an overview of the history of vaccine development and advocates for their safety and efficacy. He addresses common issues around hesitancy and misinformation, including dispelling links of vaccines to causes of autism. He also shares his personal connection and passion for childhood vaccinations after losing younger brother to complications due to RSV infection.

NYP/Weill Cornell Pediatric Epilepsy Center Accreditation

April 19, 2024

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) is pleased to accredit NYP/Weill Cornell Pediatric Epilepsy Center under the leadership of Dr. Zachary Grinspan as a level 4 epilepsy center for 2024 and 2025. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy

As a Level 4 epilepsy center, we serve as a referral center for epilepsy patients from across our region and beyond. In addition to the basic range of services, we provide complex neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment. A Level 4 accreditation also requires advanced epilepsy surgery services, including evaluation using intracranial electrodes.

April 17, 2024

The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Corinne Catarozoli as the Co-Director of the Behavioral Health Integration and Innovation Program effective May 1, 2024.

Dr. Catarozoli is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. As a leader in pediatric integrated care at WCM, Dr. Catarozoli has worked across inpatient and outpatient medical settings to embed evidence-based mental health services into the continuum of care for children. Dr. Catarozoli has led mental health integration services within the Weill Cornell Pediatric Subspecialty practice since 2017, including the recent expansion to all pediatric divisions and the pediatric surgery service. She developed and oversees the Youth Cope program, which provides short-term co-located mental health treatment to children in both subspecialty and primary care. Dr. Catarozoli founded and directs the Pediatric Psychology and Integrated Care Fellowship Program and supervises multidisciplinary trainees within pediatric integrated care.

Dr. Permar Kids Health Podcast

April 10, 2024

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics. She shares how the department is committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and support for patients, cutting-edge research in child health, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and physician-scientists. She gives an overview of the twelve subspecialty divisions within the department that include dozens of programs, services, clinics and outpatient care sites across NYC. She discusses some of the latest developments in patient care including online scheduling and telemedicine options. She also highlights the affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital and the department's community outreach efforts across the NYC area.

Dr. Alyson Weiner's Interview with Good Morning America About Teen Obesity and Weight Loss Medications

April 5, 2024

For years, Demi Buckley has struggled with obesity.

The 16-year-old told "Good Morning America" that despite living an active lifestyle, she started gaining a lot of weight when she was in elementary school.

"When I started puberty in fifth grade, that's when I started gaining a lot of weight," Demi said.

Today, Demi is one of many teens who have turned to prescription medications to help with obesity.

According to Dr. Sallie Permar, "A Nation With Too Few Pediatricians Could See a Soar in Health Care Costs."

April 5, 2024

This year’s National Residency Match, the day when medical graduates learn which health system they will do their residency programs for the next step of their clinical training, may have been a bellwether for U.S. health care — and the results are worrisome.

Although this year’s Match featured more applicants than ever, a lower proportion of medical school grads chose one key specialty than ever before: pediatrics. Despite the increasing number of applicants, close to 30% of pediatric residency programs did not fill their residency positions, with the total number of graduates applying to pediatrics declining by 6.1% over last year, the largest single drop in the past decade of a steady decline.

This year’s Match also saw the fewest number of graduates from M.D.-granting medical schools choosing pediatrics since 1994 and a plateau in the number from D.O.-granting medical schools choosing pediatrics. This is a disturbing trend, as the treatment and prevention of diseases in childhood is the highest yield and most cost-containing of all medical specialties.