Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

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

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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

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Hospitals can be intimidating for children, especially when they don’t understand what’s happening. Nancy Tinsley, RN, MBA, FACHE, Chairman, Xploro Inc., joins us to discuss Xploro’s gamified platform that uses interactive stories, avatars and games to help kids and families understand medical care. The goal: reduce fear and anxiety while empowering children to take an active role in their healthcare journey.
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Featuring: 
Nancy Tinsley, RN, MBA, FACHE, Chairman, Xploro Inc.
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

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As health care advances in the digital era, how do we ensure we don’t lose the human touch? Jennifer Goldsack, MChem, MA, MBA, OLY, founder and CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), and a former Olympian, discusses the promise of digital medicine, the ethics and trust surrounding health data and why keeping humanity at the center of health care innovation is essential.
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Featuring: 
Jennifer Goldsack, MChem, MA, MBA, OLY, founder and CEO, Digital Medicine Society
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar
Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. 

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