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A Team Approach to Fighting Brain Tumors
The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program at Childrens of Alabama is one of the largest programs of its kind in the U.S. It offers a multidisciplinary team that cares for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, along with neurofibromatosis, a genetic cond
Inside the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Kutny explains the work he's doing in the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama and the difference it's making in the lives of children in Alabama and beyond.
The Importance of Reading to Your Kids
In this episode, Children's of Alabama pediatrician Amy McCollum, M.D., talks about her favorite topic: reading to kids. No matter their age, children can benefit from this fun activity. It helps them bond with their parents, prepare for school and learn
The Benefits of Breastfeeding and the Project HOME Initiative
If youre an expectant mother, youve probably given some thought to breastfeeding.In this episode, Childrens of Alabama neonatologist Allison Black, M.D., explains the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the mother. She provides answers to some
Firearm Safety, Part 2
Gunshot injuries are becoming more common among children, and these injuries can affect a child for life. As a physical rehabilitation medicine physician at Childrens of Alabama, Erin Swanson, M.D., helps patients who have been affected by firearm injuri
Firearm Safety, Part 1
Firearm injuries among children have increased exponentially over the last decade. Dr. Jennifer McCain has seen it as a nocturnist in the emergency department at Childrens of Alabama. In this episode, McCainwho also has 12 years of experience as a pedia
Improving Access to Mental Health Services
The mental health needs of children have increased exponentially in recent years, and doctors are facing challenges to meet those needs. Thats why Childrens of Alabama developed Pediatric Access to Telemental Health Services. Known as the PATHS program,
Critical Care Transport - 40 Years of Saving Lives
The Childrens of Alabama Critical Care Transport team has been around since 1983, transporting critically ill and injured children between medical facilities across the state and beyond. Whenever a child needs a level of care beyond whats offered in the
Stopping Sepsis: A Personal Battle for a Children's RN
After losing her son due to a complication of sepsis, Judy Fuller decided to pursue a career in nursing. Now, shes a sepsis expert who plays a key role in Childrens of Alabamas sepsis strategies. In this episode, she explains why sepsis is so difficult
The Role of Consortia in the Fight Against Cancer
Since arriving at Children's of Alabama in 2019, Girish Dhall, M.D., has worked to get the hospital involved in more research consortia. In this episode, Dhall explains the role of consortia, how they're helping Children's patients and how they're enablin