Joy, healing, laughter, meaningful connection, and fun! These are only a few of the experiences found in practicing pediatrics. Dr. Melissa Martinez and Dr. Melissa Mason share their insights on how to reclaim these rewarding adventures in a time that can be very challenging to practice medicine. As always, enjoy a little whimsy at the end.

Resources:

• https://parenting.mountsinai.org/tip-of-the-week/reclaiming-the-joy-in-pediatrics
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6997840/
• https://publications.aap.org/journal-blogs/blog/22559/From-Burnout-to-Resilience-to-Wellness?_gl=1*xhfe0o*_ga*ODI2NDE3NDc4LjE2NDYyNDk1NTE.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3OTAxOTAyOTUkbzQ1OSRnMSR0MTc5MDE5MTAwMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MTc0MDYxODIyOC4xNzg4MzY5NjkxLjQwNTQ4NTg1Mi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQuMjAyMDMwNDcyMi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQ.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3OTAxOTAyOTUkbzE4NCRnMSR0MTc5MDE5MDk5MyRqNCRsMCRoMA..

Learn easy-to-implement strategies in motivational interviewing that will equip you to quickly and effectively address vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Melissa Martinez shares her wisdom and favorite techniques in this engaging episode that includes how to get paid for your efforts (even if no vaccines are given)! As always, enjoy a little fun at the end.

Resources:

• PRIME Education - Motivational Interviewing to Overcome Vaccine Hesitance: A Step-By-Step Guide https://media.primeinc.org/upload/programs/23WB241/Motivational_Interviewing_to_Overcome_Vaccine_Hesitance_-_A_Step-by-Step_Guide.pdf
• Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) - https://motivationalinterviewing.org/
• Coding information for vaccine counseling: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33727/New-codes-pave-way-for-payment-for-immunization?_gl=1*1kfv4p0*_ga*ODI2NDE3NDc4LjE2NDYyNDk1NTE.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3OTAyMDM2MDMkbzQ2MCRnMSR0MTc5MDIwMzgxMSRqMzgkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MTc0MDYxODIyOC4xNzg4MzY5NjkxLjQwNTQ4NTg1Mi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQuMjAyMDMwNDcyMi4xNzkwMTkwNDI1LjE3OTAxOTA0MjQ.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3OTAyMDM2MDMkbzE4NSRnMSR0MTc5MDIwMzgxMSRqMzkkbDAkaDA.?autologincheck=redirected
• https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center
• Vaccine Fears Overturned By Facts Booklet: https://www.immunizekansascoalition.org/vfof.aspx
• https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/immunizations/

A lively and informative discussion on the most current information for parents and families on COVID infections and complications in kids, current pediatric COVID vaccines, addressing concerns around vaccine hesitancy, and how to access the COVID vaccine. Anna Pounds, Taylor Russell, and Cat Tally are engaging and instructive in sharing updated and easy-to-use information that parents and families can readily adopt. As always, stick around for light-hearted comments at the end. Recorded April 2024.
Thank you to the American Academy of Pediatrics for the grant funding to support this project.
Resources:
vaccine.doh.nm.gov
NMAAP.org
AAP.org

A lively and informative discussion on the most current information for all medical providers on COVID infections and sequelae in kids, current pediatric COVID vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and how to become a Vaccines for Children provider. Anna Pounds, Taylor Russell, and Cat Tally are engaging and instructive in sharing updated and easy-to-use information that medical providers can readily adopt. As always, stick around for light-hearted comments at the end. Recorded April 2024.
Thank you to the American Academy of Pediatrics for the grant funding to support this project.
Resources:
vaccine.doh.nm.gov
NMAAP.org
AAP.org

An engaging conversation with Dr. Walter Dehority, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist, and Dr. Melissa Mason on updated and easy-to-understand COVID vaccine information for kids.  As always, stick around for light-hearted comments at the end. Thank you to Hear Kitty Studio for production assistance. Recorded August 2022.

An engaging conversation with Dr. Julia Hecht and Dr. Melissa Mason on cultural safety, some history, and forging a path forward. As always, stick around for light-hearted comments at the end. Thank you to Hear Kitty Studio for production assistance. Below are references for more information:

Free webinar series on indigenous cultural safety from Canada, guided by Native and non-Native teachers. link: https://www.icscollaborative.com/webinars

Chisolm, James, S. 1978. Swaddling, Cradleboards, and the Development of Children, Early Human Development, 2/3. 255-275

Curtis et al. 2019. Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition International Journal for Equity in Health. 18:174 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-019-1082-3

Donaldson, C., Clancey, S, Russell, M. Understanding Navajo Parents' Beliefs About Cradling and Early Mobility Practices in Ashdown BK and Faherty AN (Eds.) Parents and Caregivers Across Cultures: Positive Development from Infancy Through Adulthood. Springer Nature, Switzerland. 2020 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35590-6

Schwend, R.M., Pratt, WB, Fultz, J, 1999. Untreated Acetabular Dysplasia of the Hip in the Navajo: A 34 Year Case Series Followup. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, No 364. pp 108-116.

Trennert, Robert, A., White Man's Medicine: Government Doctors and the Navajo, 1863-1955. University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1998

Dr. Melissa Mason and Sandra Sanchez Fahrlender, the Executive Director of the nonprofit Hole in the Heart, discuss different ways that holes in the heart can present. Learn more about earlier diagnosis and how to support your patients with CHD. This is the second of two special edition podcasts recorded in recognition of Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week which is February 7-14th annually. Don't miss some fun at the end and a special thank you for the sound effects provided by ZapSplat.com.

Additionally, Hole in the Heart has partnered with Project ECHO creating the first ECHO for CHDs. Please email holeintheheartasd@yahoo.com for more information.

Dr. Melissa Mason and Dr. Bill Stein, a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon, sit down to talk shop about those sometimes sneaky congenital heart defects. Learn more about how to diagnose CHD and those outstanding subspecialists and surgeons to whom you will refer your patients. This is the first of two special edition podcasts recorded in recognition of Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week which is February 7-14th annually. Don't miss some fun at the end and a special thank you for the sound effects provided by ZapSplat.com.