News Coverage
Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are frequently highlighted in local and national media for providing world-class, extraordinary care to children and expectant mothers. Following is a sampling of these media appearances.
December 2020
How hopeful can we be about 2021? 7 infectious disease experts weigh in Today 12/31/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how the lack of large holidays during the spring months could potentially reduce gatherings and related COVID-19 transmission.
Portrait of a virus: How the perfect pathogen swept the globe and shut down our world San Francisco Chronicle 12/31/20 This article takes a look back on the COVID-19 pandemic and the world’s response to the virus. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Will new COVID variant in U.S. affect vaccines, why is it more contagious? Newsweek 12/30/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 vaccines should be able to combat new strains of the virus—and possibly make antibodies to the mutation as well.
Aggressive RBC transfusions no help in extremely small babies MedpageToday; MedicallyPrime.com 12/30/20 Lance Prince, MD, is quoted.
'The best present': Previously conjoined Sacramento twins are home for Christmas Greater Sacramento NBC (KCRA 3) 12/24/20 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
Dr. Fauci: New variant may already be in the U.S. CNN 12/22/20 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the latest variant strain and collected data, along with the importance of how practicing social distancing and wearing masks is the best defense right now.
Deploying technologies to enable federated analytics HealthTech Magazines 12/22/20 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, discusses why technologies to support federated analytics are more sophisticated and accessible than ever before.
A world-class emergency department just for Bay Area kids Red Tricycle 12/21/20 Jason Lowe, DO, highlights the pediatric emergency department at Stanford Medicine, what differentiates it from a regular emergency department and why it matters.
CDC panel issues guidance on who should get the vaccine next Bay Area NBC (KNTV 4), San Diego NBC 12/21/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also see: ScrubsMag
Police, firefighters, teachers will be next in line for COVID-19 vaccine USA Today 12/20/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Next recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine have been approved by CDC panel KCBS Radio 12/20/20 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the CDC advisory panel recommendation of Phase 1-B, which includes front-line essential workers and adults over 75.
C.D.C. panel endorses Moderna vaccine for Americans New York Times 12/19/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
FDA expert panel endorses Moderna coronavirus vaccine Bay Area KRON 4 12/18/20 Hayley Gans, MD, is quoted.
Also see: AAP
CDC asking patients who take COVID-19 vaccine to download app to report symptoms Corpus Christi NBC (KZTV 10) 12/18/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Advanced diabetes technology poised to play larger role in care, management Healio 12/18/20 Bruce Buckingham, MD, discusses how each new technology systems offer different advantages, and suggests each one is improving with each generation.
County supervisor honors two faculty members for work during COVID-19 pandemic Stanford Medicine News Center 12/18/20 Infectious disease expert Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and psychiatrist Steven Adelsheim, MD, were awarded service medals by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian for advancing the wellbeing of county residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects: What we know so far CNET 1/17/20 Roshni Mathew, MD, is quoted.
The new COVID vaccines are safe. Here's how we know. Men’s Health 12/17/20 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the different COVID-19 vaccines and the process being taken to gather data.
Big tobacco: Trust us to solve the smoking epidemic Huffington Post 12/17/20 Philip Morris International is rebranding itself with ads touting development of “smoke-free,” “better” and “less-risky” alternatives to conventional tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco. Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
Stanford psychiatrist on how COVID-caused isolation has affected young athletes Mercury News 12/16/20 A Q&A with Antonio Hardan, MD, about the impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health, particularly as it has impacted children’s and teens’ ability to participate in organized sports.
Stanford offers telehealth PrEP program for teens The Bay Area Reporter 12/16/20 Geoff Hart-Cooper, MD, and Megen Vo, MD, discuss the Stanford Virtual PrEP Program, designed to expand access to HIV prevention for adolescents using telehealth to connect youth with trained sexual health providers.
Health-care workers are getting the COVID-19 vaccine first. That raises a question: Who is a health-care worker? MarketWatch 12/16/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Microchips and mandatory shots: Don't fall for these coronavirus vaccine myths CNET 12/16/20 Experts debunk myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. Roshni Mathew, MD, is quoted.
With guidance from faculty experts, Stanford Medicine prepares to deploy COVID-19 vaccine Stanford Medicine News Center 12/16/20 Grace Lee, MD, and Yvonne Maldonado, MD, are quoted.
COVID-19 vaccine has been distributed, what now? ABC Bay Area 12/15/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also see: NBC Los Angeles
Guidelines suggest children are at low risk for opioid addiction Legal Reader 12/15/20 Elliot Krane, MD, discusses new guidelines related to prescribing opioids to children after surgery, and opines on whether there is sufficient evidence that opioid abuse is increasing in children.
Bay Area healthcare systems experience delays in coronavirus test results KCBS Radio 12/14/20 James Zehnder, MD, is quoted.
California wants hospitals to test every worker for coronavirus starting Monday. But is that even feasible? San Francisco Chronicle 12/13/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
TheatreWorks lets students peek behind career curtain Mercury News; East Bay Times 12/13/20 The hospital is mentioned.
CDC advisers agree with FDA: COVID-19 vaccine is ok for public use NPR 12/12/20 Grace Lee, MD, a member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is quoted.
Also see: The News-Gazette
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and children Yahoo Life; Yahoo Finance 12/12/20 Hayden Schwenk, MD, is quoted.
How long can human embryos stay frozen? Live Science 12/12/20 Recently, a healthy baby was born in Tennessee from an embryo that had been frozen for 27 years, a possible record for the longest a human embryo has stayed frozen before being born. Barry Behr, PhD, is quoted in this article.
COVID-19 vaccine makers turn toward testing children Wall Street Journal 12/11/20 Though adults have already begun to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it will likely be several months before a vaccine is approved and available for kids. Grace Lee, MD, is featured.
Also see: New York Times, KCBS Radio, NBC Bay Area Additional coverage on this topic featuring Yvonne Maldonado, MD: Kaiser Health News, Healthline, Very Well Health
‘Help is on the way': How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021 NBC News 12/11/20 The coming year brings many unknowns, but imminent vaccine rollouts, greater availability of treatments and social changes give hope for a brighter 2021. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Remote school as the gateway drug to social media New York Times 12/10/20 Thomas Robinson, MD, MPH, a founder of Stanford’s Human Screenome Project, is quoted.
FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine STAT News 12/10/20 Hayley Gans, MD, a member of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), is quoted.
Also see: CBS Bay Area; Infection Control Today
Stanford’s self-swab testing kit granted Swift FDA approval Stanford Daily 12/10/20 Christina Kong, MD, is quoted.
San Francisco participants sought for Stanford coronavirus study Patch.com 12/9/20 Stanford researchers are seeking participation among San Francisco County residents in the Community Alliance to Test Coronavirus at Home Study (CATCH) to help estimate the true prevalence of COVID-19 across the Bay Area’s 8.5 million population, and to ultimately aid in the effort to reopen schools, workplaces and communities. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Santa Cruz Participants Sought for Stanford Coronavirus Study
Here’s why vaccinated people still need to wear a mask New York Times 12/8/20 Although data suggests the new COVID-19 vaccines will prevent people from getting sick with the virus, it is not yet known how well they will curb the spread of the virus to others. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Vulnerable communities: Hard-hit Latino population split on vaccine requirement NBC Bay Area 12/8/20 Latinx populations around the Bay Area have been hit especially hard by the coronavirus and reports show conflicting responses among certain communities about whether a vaccine should be mandatory. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Top children's hospitals for tech, innovation by Parents magazine Becker’s Hospital Review 12/8/20 PARENTS magazine has named Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford to its list of Most Innovative Children’s Hospitals, highlighting the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health donor heart matching program.
New smartphone tool to track side effects of the coronavirus vaccine may be vulnerable to manipulation Washington Post 12/7/20 Experts discuss the strengths and limitations of technologies used to track vaccine safety. Grace Lee, MD, is interviewed.
Playgrounds closed across most of the bay area under new COVID-19 restrictions NBC Bay Area 12/7/20 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Why are there so few COVID-19 drugs? Mercury News 12/6/20 Article discusses the challenges of developing and testing COVID-19 drugs and therapies. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
‘Natural immunity’ from COVID is not safer than a vaccine New York Times 12/5/20 Experts address questions about vaccine immunity, including whether people who have already have COVID-19 will need a vaccine. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Santa Clara County fines hospitals for failing to comply with COVID-19 testing order San Jose Spotlight 12/5/20 Christina Kong, MD, is quoted.
8 facts about the coronavirus to combat common misinformation Washington Post 12/4/20 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Why your kid is addicted to sweets and how to strike a balance Parents 12/4/20 Anisha Patel, MD is featured.
Top priorities for CIOs as COVID-19 spikes Becker’s Hospital Review 12/4/20 Ed Kopetsky, chief information officer, is featured.
Youth vaping rates have plunged during lockdown HealthDay 12/3/20 New research shows that vaping among teens and young adults has decreased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-thirds of e-cigarette users reporting that they've either cut back or quit. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, the senior author of the study, is quoted in this article.
Also see: Healio, Medical Xpress, UPI, MedicalResearch.com
Kids, toxic smoke and inequality New York Times 12/2/20 Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, is quoted in this article about the long-lasting effects of wildfire smoke, particularly on a child’s immune system.
Long-term-care residents and health workers should get vaccine first, CDC panel says The New York Times 12/2/20 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Top 15 children’s hospitals in innovation and technology Parents 12/2/20 PARENTS magazine has named Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford to its list of Most Innovative Children’s Hospitals, highlighting the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health donor heart matching program. John Dykes, MD, is quoted.
Why experts say teachers should be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine Huffpost 12/2/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Here’s when we may get a COVID-19 vaccine for children Healthline 12/2/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses why it may take months before children will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Also see: AAP News
The truth about the COVID-19 vaccine’s availability for pregnant women and kids The List 12/2/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Baby not sleeping throughout the night by 6 months? That’s perfectly normal, researchers say PhillyVoice.com 12/2/20 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Some health care workers are wary of getting COVID-19 vaccines NPR 12/1/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area needs your help ABC Bay Area (KGO 7) 12/1/20 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
Automatic deep-learning AI tool measures volume of cerebral ventricles on MRIs in children Medical Xpress 12/1/20 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
Opioids for children and teens: New postsurgical guidelines aim to mitigate risks of dependence, misuse Yahoo!Life.com 12/1/20 Alan Schroeder, MD, and Elliot Krane, MD, are quoted.
November 2020
New guidelines cover opioid use after children’s surgery The New York Times 11/30/20 Elliot Krane, MD, discusses the risks of opioid use and whether there is enough evidence to show that opioid abuse is increasing in children.
New study shows how pollution from wildfire smoke affects teens’ health ABC Bay Area (KGO 7) 11/30/20 A new study finds that air pollution from wildfire smoke in California is affecting the long-term health of teenagers, Mary Prunicki, MD, is quoted.
Holiday season: Making sure kids’ tummies are full of nutritious foods CBS Bay Area (KPIX 5) 11/30/20 Clinical pediatric dietitian Venus Kalami, MNSP, RD, talks about healthy eating during the holidays and tips for children.
Here are the latest updates on coronavirus treatments and the Moderna, Pfizer and other vaccines San Francisco Chronicle 11/29/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the trial of lambda-interferon and its response to coronavirus infections.
Also see: Government Technology
Wildfire smoke is poisoning California’s kids. Some pay a higher price The New York Times 11/26/20 Kari Nadeau, MD, and Mary Prunicki, MD, discuss how exposure to wildfire smoke, which contains particulate matter pollution and more, can increase the risk of asthma in children and compromise their immune systems.
Also see: KCBS Radio
Health providers report steep decline in childhood vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic KCBS Radio 11/25/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Self-swab kit for COVID-19 test granted emergency-use authorization by FDA Stanford Medicine News 11/25/20 A kit that allows individuals to collect their own nasal swabs and ship the specimens to a lab for COVID-19 testing received an emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Christina Kong, MD, is quoted.
How Stanford became a hub for COVID-19 testing Scope, 11/24/20 Stanford Medicine’s early development of testing for COVID-19 infection and antibodies helped guide government responses and stem local spread of the virus. Benjamin Pinsky, MD, and Scott Boyd, MD, are quoted and James Zehnder, MD, is mentioned.
Also see: Stanford Medicine Magazine
5 takeaways about the telehealth boom Managed Healthcare Executive 11/25/20 Natalie Pageler, MD, discusses the widespread adoption of telehealth and key industry takeaways, including the need to advocate for state licensing changes.
Also see: 5 more takeaways about the telehealth boom Managed Healthcare Executive; NEJM Catalyst Online
New mom writes of what a postpartum hemorrhage is like after near-death experience Babygaga 11/25/20 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Doctors say CDC should warn people the side effects from COVID vaccine shots won’t be ‘a walk in the park’ CNBC 11/23/20 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the need to track side effects and the importance of the FDA to weigh the potential benefits over the known risks before granting emergency use authorization of a vaccine for COVID-19.
Also see: NBC News, Wired
S.F. study could bring U.S. closer to fast, reliable coronavirus tests that report results in minutes San Francisco Chronicle 11/23/20 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, discusses how having rapid antigen tests that generate results in minutes, instead of hours or days, could help identify and contain spread in communities.
If you’re under a mask mandate, here’s what this immunologist wants you to know PopSugar 11/23/20 Anne Liu, MD, discusses the rules of a mask mandate; how it varies from place to place and how enforcement also fluctuates based on location
Capitalizing on collaboration in neurology care NeurologyLive.com 11/20/20 Paul Fisher, MD, and Gerald Grant, MD, discuss how their team at the Brain and Behavior Center is bolstering the use of multidisciplinary care and harnessing advances in science to improve the care of children with neurologic disease.
World Prematurity Day: Bringing awareness CBS Bay Area (KPIX 5) 11/20/20 In recognition of World Prematurity Day, Alexis Davis, MD, discusses prematurity and preventions, recent research and the annual graduation ceremony for Packard Children’s NICU patients.
California health care experts plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine when available CBS Bay Area (KPIX 5) 11/20/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Using telehealth for adolescent HIV, chronic disease prevention mHealth Intelligence 11/20/20 Geoff Hart-Cooper, MD; Megen Vo, MD; and Carrie Chan, CPNP, discuss the new Virtual PrEP Program, designed to expand access to HIV prevention for adolescents using telehealth to connect youth with trained sexual health providers.
Also see: Hospital Management, Smart Brief, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health press release
Bay Area’s soaring coronavirus cases could ‘overwhelm our local health care system,’ experts warn San Francisco Chronicle 11/20/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
How COVID-19 impacts smell Allure 11/18/20 Zara M. Patel, MD, is quoted.
Study warns against overuse of antibiotics in kids under 2, but experts say the drugs ’save lives’ when used correctly AOL 11/18/20 Alan Schroeder, MD, is quoted.
Racial biases in the healthcare industry need to be dismantled Daily Titan, 11/15/20 Lauren Smith, MD, is quoted.
Stanford hospital holds Superhero Day for children with COVID-19 in mind NBC Peoria, IL (25 NEWS) 11/12/20 Superheroes – masquerading as window washers – visit Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
Study warns against overuse of antibiotics in kids under 2, but experts say the drugs ’save lives’ when used correctly Yahoo Life 11/18/20 Alan Schroeder, MD, is quoted.
Preparing for a surge in cases Bay Area ABC (KGO) 11/17/20 When the new Stanford Hospital opened its doors to patients last year, it was hard to imagine that just a few short months later the new hospital would serve as the setting for Stanford Medicine’s response to the pandemic. This segment discussed how the building includes technology and design features that have made handling COVID-19 cases easier. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is featured.
Next 2 weeks crucial in COVID-19 fight NBC Bay Area, 11/17/20 Doctors throughout the state and country say the next two weeks will be critical in trying to turn the COVID pandemic around, and hope that new restrictions will be enough to slow the increase in hospitalizations. Anne Liu, MD, is featured.
Menlo Park schools will celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day this week InMenlo.com 11/16/20 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Coronavirus: A month-by-month look at California’s path forward San Jose Mercury 11/15/20 In the first installment of a new series “Coronavirus: The Path Forward,” Yvonne Maldonado, MD, predicts that combinations of therapies – antivirals, anti-inflammatory agents and drugs that regulate immunity — will work best to combat the disease.
Sudden cardiac arrest 49ers Cal-Hi Sports 11/15/20 Erin Moix Grieb, MD, discusses different types of cardiac arrest, why it’s one of the leading cause of death in young athletes, what parents and coaches should look for, and the importance of heart screenings for youth. A former patient and current athlete was also interviewed.
Ask an expert: R3. Recover, Restore and Re-open KCBS Radio 11/13/20 Stanford Medicine experts have created a framework to guide public officials, school administrators and business leaders on re-establishing normal operations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Leonard, MD, physician-in-chief at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, is featured.
Also see: Stanford Medicine News Center
Golden State Warriors propose plan for 50% fan attendance at Chase Center games Bay Area CBS (KPIX) 11/13/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, suggests that before large gatherings can resume, there must be an increase in COVID-19 testing, social distancing, masking, as well as vaccination.
CIOs seek analytics, automation and EHR integration for healthier supply chains Healthcare IT News 11/13/20 As COVID-19 surges and supply lines become critical, health system leaders are working toward real-time visibility and predictive tools for inventory, pricing, lead times and demand trends. Garima Srivastava, executive director of enterprise business systems at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is featured.
Stanford hospital holds Superhero Day for children with COVID-19 in mind KCBS Radio 11/12/20 Superheroes – masquerading as window washers – visit Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
Coverage also appeared on: CBS Bay Area (KPIX), ABC Bay Area (KGO), Fox Bay Area (KTVU), NBC Bay Area (KNTV), Fox Sacramento (KTXL), Fox Rochester, MN (KXLT), CBS Lexington, KY (WKYT), NBC Mississippi (WTVA), NBC and ABC affiliates in Beaumont, TX (KJAC and KBMT)
Taiwan stopped Covid-19’s spread, but can’t talk about it at WHO meeting Wall Street Journal 11/12/20 Jason Wang, MD is quoted.
The most pressing issues facing health systems in 2021 Becker’s Hospital Review 11/11/20 Paul King, president and CEO of Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, discusses the top issues facing health systems in 2021.
Bay Area COVID-19 experts offer advice for President-elect Joe Biden’s team Bay Area ABC (KGO) 11/11/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
The future of healthcare is diverse Becker’s Hospital Review 11/10/20 Article is authored by Rick Majzun, vice president and chief operating officer of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, who discusses a renewed sense of purpose and drive in the health care industry to make significant advances in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health names new chief nursing officer Becker’s Hospital Review 11/10/20 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has appointed Jesus Cepero, PhD, MSN, RN, as chief nursing officer, effective in January. Dr. Cepero brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role.
Also see: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health press release
The Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius. Is the Bay Area prepared to do that? San Francisco Chronicle 11/9/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Visiting family over the holidays? Here’s how to lower your risk for COVID-19 KQED 11/9/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
30 Days of PH: Pediatric PH patients inspire nurse practitioner PulmonaryHypertensionNews.com 11/9/20 Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
Trials underway using experimental CAR T-cell Therapy for deadly childhood brain cancer Forbes 11/5/20 A new treatment approach for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a deadly childhood brain tumor, is undergoing trials in Seattle. Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
3 lean leadership concepts to revisit during a crisis and beyond Becker’s Hospital Review 11/4/20 Article is authored by Rick Majzun, vice president and chief operating officer of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, who discusses three leadership concepts that are critical to the overall health, well-being, and performance of individuals and organizations: time, agility, and permission.
MEDICAL MONDAY: COVID-19 & Trump rallies Bay Area CBS (KPIX), 11/02/20 Anne Liu, MD, discusses a third wave of coronavirus infections as well as a new study that looks at antibody immunity.
Record 61,000 children in the U.S. infected with coronavirus last week San Francisco Chronicle 11/2/20 The highest number of new cases of coronavirus in children since the pandemic began, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Popular Science, Healio, Washington Newsday
Stanford Medicine joins COVID-19 vaccine trials, now recruiting volunteers Bay Area ABC (KGO) 11/1/20 Article describes Stanford’s role as a Phase 3 clinical trial site for a COVID-19 vaccine. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the organization’s efforts to recruit a diverse pool of volunteers, including clinics in lower socioeconomic areas.
October 2020
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates Halloween Bay Area ABC (KGO) 10/31/20 The Child Life team at Packard Children’s Hospital found creative ways for children to have some spook-tacular fun, despite COVID-19 safety regulations. This year’s event allowed kids undergoing medical care to dress-up and experience the holiday even while in the hospital, and bring about some normalcy. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Around town: Hats off to Natalie… Palo Alto Weekly, 10/31/20 A Stanford Medicine Children’s Health patient created a knitting challenge to raise funds for teenagers who receive care from the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Teen Van. The Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area fulfilled Natalie's Yeung’s wish of supporting the Lucile Packard Social Services Fund through a $5,000 donation.
Will the hardest-hit communities get the coronavirus vaccine? New York Times, 10/30/20 Some experts are advocating that disadvantaged communities should receive the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine. Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Will kids or pregnant women be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Today 10/29/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the prospect of COVID-19 vaccination for children and pregnant women; to date, these populations have been largely excluded from vaccine trials.
Also see: KDKA News Radio, NBC, WPSD-6
Adults under 30 least likely to wear mask, socially distance Healthline 10/29/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how young adults play a big role in community transmission and underlines how our behavior is currently our best tool in preventing transmission.
Stanford Health Care affiliates highlight gaps in LGBTQ+ healthcare delivery Stanford Daily 10/29/20 Leslee Subak, MD, and Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, were part of a panel to discuss Stanford Medicine's leadership in LGBTQ+ health.
Farmington Hills native leads Stanford virology lab that created one of first COVID-19 tests The Jewish News 10/27/20 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is featured.
10 Emerging Industry Leaders: Charlette Stallworth Managed Healthcare Executive 10/28/20 Q&A and accompanying video feature Charlette Stallworth, VP of strategic partnerships, who has been named one of Managed Healthcare Executives fourth annual “10 Emerging Industry Leaders.”
Stanford virus expert combats the COVID-19 pandemic Scope 10/28/20 A continued profile on Yvonne Maldonado, MD; she discusses what motivates her and why she is hopeful about finding a vaccine for COVID-19.
COVID-19 risk linked to vaping, but addicted kids find it hard to stop Science News for Students 10/27/20 Article highlights recent research from Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, which found that teens and young adults who vape are at a much higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
The Trump administration shut a vaccine safety office last year. What’s the plan now? New York Times 10/23/20 The National Vaccine Program Office was disbanded by the Trump administration last year. This article discusses how its elimination has left the effort for coronavirus vaccines split between federal agencies. Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
The disturbing history of research into transgender identity Scientific American 10/23/20 This article, written by fellow Jack Turban, MD, discusses how research into the determinants of gender identity may do more harm than good.
Protecting your birth: A guide for black mothers New York Times 10/22/20 This opinion piece, co-written by Erica Cahill, MD, discusses how racism can impact pre- and postnatal care — and advice for speaking to your physician about it.
Stanford surgeon studies how to improve scoliosis treatment Scope 10/22/20 Stanford researchers have several projects underway to improve imaging techniques, bracing treatment and surgeries for kids and teens with scoliosis. John Vorhies, MD; Kali Tileston, MD; Michael Gardner, MD; and Chi-Ho Ban Tsui, MD, are mentioned.
New Stanford study to help us understand how COVID-19 spreads NBC Bay Area 10/21/20 Stanford Medicine scientists are leading a new COVID-19 study they said could help understand where and how the virus is spreading, especially in communities that might not have the same access to traditional testing. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is interview.
School reopenings: Study finds low infection rates among in-person classes so far CBS Bay Area (KPIX-TV) 10/21/20 Alan Schroeder, MD, is interviewed.
How can you track community spread of COVID-19 in your area? Today 10/20/20 Experts discuss ways community spread can be measured and monitored, and what to do if cases increase in your area. Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition Stanford Medicine Children's Health Press Release 10/20/20 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has earned the 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively health care organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. This is the sixth straight year that Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has received the Most Wired designation. Ed Kopetsky, chief information officer, is quoted.
Vera, Stanford brainchild backed by Silicon Valley, aims to manage COVID-19 testing—for the entire nation Stanford Daily 10/20/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
COVID-19 and pollution: 'Delhi staring at coronavirus disaster' BBC News 10/19/20 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, discusses the health impact of poor air quality, and suggests air pollution may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19.
Also see: Palo Alto Weekly
Should parents test for COVID if their kid might just have a cold? Smithsonian Magazine 10/19/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Governor Newsom names scientific safety review workgroup to advise state on COVID-19 vaccines Office of Governor Newsom Press Release 10/19/20 Governor Newsom announced last week that California will not allow distribution of a coronavirus vaccine(s) until it is reviewed by the state’s own panel of experts. The workgroup includes Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Grace Lee, MD.
Also see: CBS Bay Area (KPIX-TV); Mountain View Voice
How to plan a safe, small Bay Area holiday gathering during pandemic San Francisco Chronicle 10/18/20 This article discusses ways to gather safely during the holidays. Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is quoted.
The other pandemic Psychology Today 10/15/20 Parents of special-needs children are especially challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Heidi Feldman, MD, is quoted.
By the numbers: 5 important COVID-19 stats that everyone should know Reno Gazette Journal 10/12/20 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Army vet Chang helps patients and doctors at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Equal Opportunity Magazine (p. 18-19) October 2020 Article features Young-Ju Chang, the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health clinical resident instructor in the pediatric MRI department, who talks about how the Army helped her build a foundation in leadership and management and why she chose a hospital-based medical imaging career with a patient care aspect.
September 2020
‘I’ve trained my whole life for this’ Stanford Medicine Magazine September 2020 Drawing on a career defined early by treating kids with HIV, Yvonne Maldonado, MD, has become a key player in shaping Stanford Medicine’s response to COVID-19 as she has guided research efforts, worked closely with infection control leaders across the country, and served as Stanford’s primary scientific spokesperson to explain COVID-19 to the public.
What to do if you’re having suicidal thoughts Teen Vogue 9/30/20 This article offers guidance for teens and adolescents who may be having suicidal thoughts. Stephanie Clarke, PhD, is quoted.
Telehealth visits and advanced technology help teen diagnosed with heart condition during pandemic blog 9/29/20 All while sheltering in place, telehealth visits and at-home monitoring made it possible for 19-year-old Lena O’Grady to be diagnosed and treated for a heart condition called supraventricular tachycardia. Anne Dubin, MD, and Sarina Behera, MD, are featured.
Four different family members. Four different covid-19 outcomes. Wall Street Journal 9/28/20 (subscription may be required; to request a copy please email media@stanfordchildrens.org) Researchers at Stanford are working to understand why the effects of COVID-19 can be drastically varied among individuals, as well as the long term impact of the virus. Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD is featured.
Also see: Mercury News; CBS Bay Area
Expert recognizes major advances in field during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Targeted Oncology 9/26/20 Q&A features Tanja Gruber, MD, PhD, who discusses key advances in pediatric oncology treatment, with a focus on the evolving role of CAR T-cell therapy.
Also see: Cure Today
Getting youth athletes back on the field Healthier, Happy Lives Blog 9/25/20 The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health sports medicine team is helping youth sports teams across the Bay Area safely return to practice during the pandemic. Christine Boyd, MD, has advised teams on implementation of safe distancing, mask policies, sanitation measures, health screening and check-in and checkout processes.
Smart tips to help your kid cope with JIA Health Central 9/24/20 Joyce Hsu, MD, discusses ways to combat symptoms of pain, fatigue and anxiety that accompany juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
CIOs spill the beans on the phrases they hate to hear Healthcare IT News 9/24/20 From "outlawed" buzzwords to frustratingly defeatist attitudes, more than a dozen health IT pros share their least favorite expressions. Lisa Grisim, VP and associate chief information officer, is quoted.
5 questions: Flu vaccination in a time of COVID-19 Stanford Medicine News Center 9/23/20 In a Q&A, Shanthi Kappagoda, MD, explains why it’s especially important to be receive a flu vaccine this year.
Medical schools report record application numbers WebMD 9/23/20 Medical schools are seeing a record number of applications this year as prospective students express more interest in becoming doctors during the coronavirus pandemic. Iris Gibbs, MD, is quoted.
Stanford team improves diagnostics for newborns’ brain bleeds Scope, 9/23/20 With changes in ultrasound technology, Stanford researchers have improved the method of diagnosing brain bleeds, a common form of birth injury in newborns. The new technology should allow physicians to create detailed maps of normal brain activity in healthy babies and then use these maps as a baseline for evaluating the functional impact of small strokes. Erika Rubesova, MD, co-authored the study and is quoted.
Addressing IT security concerns in a post-COVID-19 world Health Tech Magazine 9/23/20 The pandemic has demonstrated why identity and asset management around technology in healthcare is so critical. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
A COVID-19 vaccine for children may not arrive before fall 2021 New York Times 9/21/20 A number of COVID-19 vaccines for adults are already in advanced clinical trials, but no trials have begun in the U.S. to determine whether these vaccines are safe and effective for children. Grace Lee, MD, a member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), discusses the need to vaccinate children in order to reopen schools safely and effectively.
Also see: Wall Street Journal, NPR (2 articles), WebMD
Stanford Health Care earns perfect score from LGBTQ rights organization Stanford Medicine News Center 9/21/20 The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, an advocacy organization for gender and sexual minorities, gives high marks to Packard Children’s and Stanford Health Care for its equitable treatment of patients and employees. Leslee Subak, MD, is quoted.
‘We may be surprised again’: An unpredictable pandemic takes a terrible toll New York Times 9/20/20 Across the country, health experts are concerned there may be a resurgence of COVID-19 as universities and schools reopen and as colder weather pushes people indoors. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Additional coverage featuring Dr. Maldonado: Washington Post (2 articles), NBC News, ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV)
‘This does not look good for children’: Fires pose risk to young lungs New York Times 9/18/20 David Cornfield, MD, discusses the potential impact of wildfires on children’s developing lungs. He suggests ceasing outdoor activity if the air quality index reads above 100.
How to protect children from wildfire smoke New York Times 9/18/20 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, is quoted in this article, which references her research that found that among children already exposed to routine air pollution, wildfire smoke disrupted their immune systems more severely than smoke from planned burns.
Additional coverage featuring Dr. Prunicki: The Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, The Center Square
How to teach COVID-19 safety to your kids Everyday Health 9/18/20 Barbara Bentley, PsyD, shares tips for parents to help empower their children as they return to school in-person or remotely during a tumultuous time.
Coronavirus preventive measures expected to limit spread of flu contagion CBS Bay Area (KPIX-TV) 9/18/20 Hayden Schwenk, MD, is quoted.
The potential long-term health effects from smoke and how to stay protected NBC Bay Area (KNTV-TV) 9/18/20 Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, is quoted.
COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopen CalMatters; Capradio.org 9/18/20 Stanford Medicine is supporting schools in the Bay Area and beyond with testing for COVID-19. Christina Kong, MD, is leading these efforts and discusses the approach in this article.
Air hugs and weekly testing: Inside one private school’s first day back at school Palo Alto Online 9/18/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Jason Wang, MD, are mentioned in this article about the reopening of one Menlo Park school. Both doctors have been consulting with the school on its reopening plans since June.
Stanford juniors launch free art therapy program for stroke survivors Patch 9/18/20 Healing Strokes, a free program in conjunction with Stanford Healthcare, aims to facilitate art therapy for stroke survivors. Christina Mijalski, MD, is mentioned.
Countdown to flu season is on; Health experts urge public to get vaccinated ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV) 9/17/20 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Dermatologists combine in-person visits, telemedicine to care for patients during pandemic Stanford Medicine News Center 9/17/20 Since elective procedures resumed in April, clinicians and administrators in dermatology are caring for patients in the safest way possible. Justin Ko, MD, is quoted.
Twin sisters who once famously shared a body are now thriving MSN Video; Little Things 9/16/20 An update on formerly conjoined twin sisters Erika and Eva Sandoval, who were separated at Packard Children’s in 2016. Gary Hartman, MD, is mentioned.
When will the air quality get better? New York Times 9/14/20 As wildfires continue to burn across California, Oregon and Washington, what does this mean for the air quality across the state? Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, responds.
Also see: Wall Street Journal; CNN; CBS Bay Area ; ABC Bay Area ; SF Gate ; 9 and 10 News (Traverse City, MI)
Here's how unhealthy air is affecting children ABC Bay Area 9/14/20 David Cornfield, MD, is interviewed.
Halloween and COVID-19: What is different this year? TODAY.com 9/14/20 Although traditional trick-or-treating activities will be impacted by the pandemic this year, experts suggest that there are creative ways families can continue to participate in festivities as long as social distancing and masking hygiene is maintained. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, provides comment.
Cherry-picking data on kids, COVID-19 PolitiFact 9/14/20 North Carolina governor hopeful Dan Forest made a claim about the impact of seasonal flu compared to COVID-19 on children. In this article, Alan Schroeder, MD, provides comment about flu and COVID-19, and the factors that should be considered when drawing comparisons between them.
Smoky skies: Stanford doctor’s advice — keep your children indoors CBS Bay Area 9/13/20 Lisa Patel, MD, is featured.
Also see: ABC Bay Area
Kids and ‘long haul’ COVID-19: What every parent needs to know HuffPost 9/11/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted in this article that discusses a population of young patients who have been sick with COVID-19 for months, referred to as “long-haulers.”
How Bay Area schools plan to conduct coronavirus testing for students and staff San Francisco Chronicle 9/10/20 Stanford Medicine is supporting schools in the Bay Area and beyond with testing for COVID-19. Christina Kong, MD, is quoted.
With fall approaching, experts stress it's time to shrink your 'quarantine bubble' TODAY.com 9/9/20 Some experts worry that the fall might bring a surge of the coronavirus, especially when paired with the upcoming flu season. Article discusses how public health experts and epidemiologists are cautioning people to shrink their “social bubbles” again. Yvonne Maldonado, MD , is quoted.
Also see: Radio.com
These summer camps stayed safe from COVID-19. What lessons can schools learn? TODAY.com 9/9/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is featured.
Despite Bay Area's orange glow, air quality levels haven't totally deteriorated, says Stanford pulmonologist ABC Bay Area 9/9/20 As wildfires burn across Northern California, a combination of smoke and haze made for an apocalyptic-like glow across the Bay Area sky last week. Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, was interviewed.
Also see: Bay Area wildfire smoke: Here's how to differentiate asthmatic reaction and COVID-19 symptoms ABC Bay Area
Smoke-darkened sky causes new anxieties, latest test of Bay Area resilience Fox Bay Area 9/9/20 Sumit Bhargava, MD, is interviewed about the impact of the smoke-darkened sky on sleep cycles.
Exercise, diet are more important than ever with virus at large Post Bulletin 9/9/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Stanford doctor explains what’s next after COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over volunteer’s illness ABC Bay Area 9/8/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Bay Area experts fear Trump prodding will yield subpar coronavirus vaccine San Francisco Chronicle 9/6/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Here’s how many coronavirus cases have been linked with Bay Area child care centers San Francisco Chronicle 9/5/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is interviewed about COVID-19 transmission among children.
Vaping links to COVID-19 risk are becoming clear New York Times 9/4/20 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses her recent research, which found that teens and young adults who vape are at a much higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
Stanford releases COVID-19 testing plan for fall quarter The Stanford Daily 9/3/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses Stanford’s plan for on-campus COVID-19 testing. The University’s strategy relies on periodically testing on-campus students and staff who are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
Also see: Stanford Medicine News Center
Inside the COVID-19 testing advancements that could be key to college sports Sports Illustrated 9/2/20 A wave of new-generation rapid tests coming down the pike could be a game-changer for college football and other NCAA sports, medical experts say, but ethical and resource concerns persist. Ben Pinsky, MD, is quoted.
Rare COVID-19 complication MIS-C rising among Florida kids — as racial disparities emerge Orlando Sentinel 9/2/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses possible long term affects, including cardiac problems.
How has COVID-19 affected therapy adherence in cystic fibrosis patients? RT Magazine 9/1/20 Recent data suggests that patients with cystic fibrosis may have a lower incidence of COVID-19 than the general public, likely due to this population’s strict adherence to infection control practices. Elizabeth Burgener, MD, is quoted.
Why the coronavirus more often strikes children of color New York Times 9/1/20 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses why some children in minority communities are much more likely to become infected with COVID-19, especially if a family member is a frontline worker.
Also see: MotherJones.com
