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For more than three decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has collected vital data on maternal health through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), but now the spotlight is shifting to an equally important perspective: new fathers. In our latest episode of the Well Beyond Medicine Podcast, we explore the PRAMS for Dads initiative, a growing survey transforming the understanding of family health dynamics and reach fathers to better reduce health inequities and other challenges. Experts Craig Garfield, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University and Attending Pediatrician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; and Clarissa Simon, MD, PhD, Research Scientist, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, discuss the critical role fathers play in family well-being and public health. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4f7iREb #NemoursChildrens #WellBeyondMedicine #PRAMS

Take a look at last night's Cleft and Craniofacial Night at the Wilmington Blue Rocks game! Dr. Caterson’s son, Charlie, threw out the first pitch! Born with a cleft lip, Charlie inspired his father's dedication to pediatric plastic surgery. Our Nemours Children’s associates enjoyed engaging with the community and cheering as one of our patients performed the National Anthem! Read more about Dr. Caterson's journey: https://cbsn.ws/4c2TDns #CleftCraniofacialAwareness #WilmingtonBlueRocks #WellBeyondMedicine #KidsHealth

After rupturing her Achilles tendon, Maddy found herself unable to walk or do everyday activities. But with the expert treatment from Dr. Rambo at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, Maddy's comeback takes the gold! Swipe to see her stick the landing and read her remarkable story on our blog: https://bit.ly/3ywsSdn 🥇🤸🇺🇸

We were proud to host the 5th Annual Cindy Pellegrini Maternal and Child Health Advocacy Day, along with March of Dimes and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. An inspiring group of nurses, neonatologists, and residents from the Delaware Valley and Florida joined our National Office’s Federal Affairs team in meetings with our congressional delegation to advocate for legislation to improve maternal and infant health. More than 70 advocates across these organizations urged the Senate to pass the PREEMIE Act and Preventing Maternal Deaths Act before the end of the year, and for Congress to take meaningful steps to improve access to maternal mental health services. #CindysAdvocacyDay #PREEMIEAct #MaternalMortality

We’re excited to share that the Simulation and Transport teams from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida partnered to host a Pediatric Resuscitation Outreach Simulation (PROS) program in the Emergency Department at Sebastian River Medical Center! This collaboration aims to enhance the clinical care and outcomes for all children. Together we’re making a difference in pediatric emergency care!

Congratulations to Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAFP for being named an honoree in Fierce Healthcare’s Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare Awards 2024. The Fierce Healthcare awards recognize healthcare leaders who are shaping the way healthcare of the future will be delivered, who have made a measurable impact on healthcare in the past year, and have a demonstrated track record in paving the way forward for others. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3LAc3RW #NemoursChildrens #WellBeyondMedicine #Leadership

Early childcare education (ECE) providers play an important role in setting a strong foundation for children’s health. And it’s more than just learning ABCs — whole child health is interdependent on nutrition, physical activity, and healthy development. In our latest episode of the Well Beyond Medicine podcast, we explore the transformative Healthy Kids Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program designed to support ECE providers with the training and resources they need to ensure good health from the start. We hear from our very own Georgia S. Thompson alongside Diane Frentzel of the Rodel Foundation of Delaware and Rhondalin Cannon-Tingle, an early care and education provider. They share how partnerships between Nemours Children's Health and Rodel are making a lasting impact on ECE and health in Delaware. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3zGYayI #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLearning #ChildDevelopment