Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

Quality and safety in pediatric care have transformed over the past three decades, moving away from a culture of blame toward one centered on thoughtful system design and continuous improvement.
Pediatric quality and safety leaders from across the country discuss how that evolution has enabled more proactive approaches to preventing harm, along with stronger collaboration throughout hospitals and health systems. We also explore how insights from frontline care teams, partnerships with families, and the use of predictive analytics are helping identify risks earlier and improve outcomes for children across the care continuum.
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Featuring: 
Jared Capouya, MD, MS, HQS, Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Nemours Children’s Health
Sandip Godambe, MD, PhD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, SVP Medical Affairs, Rady Children’s Health Orange County, Orange and Mission Viejo
Lara Wood, MN, RN, CPN, CPPS, Senior Associate Clinical Director, Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. 

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“Food as medicine” is transforming the future of pediatric care. From programs like WIC to the essential role of registered dietitians, nutrition is emerging as a powerful driver of better outcomes for children. Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares her organization’s Food as Medicine roadmap and unpacks the critical gaps in access, funding, and awareness that stand in the way of impact. She also discusses what it will take to ensure every child has the nutrition they need not just to grow, but to truly thrive.
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Featuring: 
Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. 

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Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, Executive Director, Infodemiology Initiative, and infectious disease epidemiologist, joins us to unpack the “infodemic,” the overwhelming flood of health information shaping how we think, decide and act. From misinformation to trust, she explains why science isn’t finished until it’s communicated — and what each of us can do to navigate today’s complex information landscape more responsibly.
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Featuring: 
Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, Executive Director, Infodemiology Initiative
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar
Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. 

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What if a single strand of hair could help detect autism earlier? We sit down with David Elkin, PhD, VP, Clinical Liaison and Advocacy, LinusBio, to explore a breakthrough approach to autism detection using hair-based biomarkers. This emerging technology aims to close the gap between early signs and formal diagnosis, helping children access intervention sooner. It’s a conversation about science, timing and what earlier answers could mean for families navigating autism risk.
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Featuring: 
David Elkin, PhD, VP, Clinical Liaison and Advocacy, LinusBio
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar
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New federal dietary guidelines arrived earlier this year, introducing a redesigned food model and updated recommendations for children and families. From whole foods and age-specific guidance to ultra-processed foods, school meals, food anxiety, and obesity prevention, this episode translates national policy into practical, everyday strategies.
Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatric and Public Health, and Director, Culinary Medicine Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Marlene Rafferty, RD, Senior Clinical Dietitian, Nemours Children's Health, break down what the 2025 -2030 Dietary Guidelines mean for kids. 
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Featuring:
Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatric and Public Health, and Director, Culinary Medicine Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Marlene Rafferty, RD, Senior Clinical Dietitian, Nemours Children's Health
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. 

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