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 2021
What is the Role of Data Analytics in Population Health Management HealthITAnalytics.com 12/30/21 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, addresses the social determinants of health and why it’s important to collect data from patients to better understand environmental factors that could influence an individual’s health.
Case rates for Bay Area kids are soaring as omicron spreads. Here’s what pediatricians are seeing San Francisco Chronicle 12/30/21 Despite high vaccination rates, the Omicron variant is causing a rise in cases across the Bay Area and beyond. Roshni Mathew, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) (Roshni Mathew, MD), San Jose Mercury, San Francisco Chronicle, The Stanford Daily, and San Jose Spotlight (Jorge Salinas, MD)
Omicron Will Spike Likely in the Middle of January: Medical Expert ABC News 12/29/21 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the latest on the Omicron surge and confusion for some over the latest CDC guidance on isolating after a COVID-19 infection.
Also see: CNN (Jason Wang, MD), ABC World News, ABC World News, and Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), ABC News, ABCNews.com, ABC News, and CBN News (Alok Patel, MD), CBS5 Bay Area (KPIX-TV) (Anne Liu, MD), Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS-48), Bay Area ABC (KGO-7), and Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Jorge Salinas, MD)
FDA Approves First Shot to Prevent HIV Everyday Health 12/29/21 The shot is approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a treatment to prevent HIV among individuals at high risk. Geoffrey Hart-Cooper, MD, says this has the potential of being a game changer for people who have challenges taking a daily pill.
Top 3 Nutritional Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season: Navigating Eating Around the Holidays for Children Health Professional Radio 12/29/21 Venus Kalami, MNSP, RD, CSP, pediatric dietitian and nutritionist, discusses ways for families to model a compassionate and more sustainable approach to nutrition for their children during the holiday season.
Rare Cases of Myocarditis in Adolescents, Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccination Cardiology Advisor 12/29/21 Elizabeth Profita, MD, discusses the latest the risks and relevant treatment recommendations of myocarditis associated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fact Check: Onions Aren’t a Cure for Nasal Congestion in Babies USA Today 12/28/21 A Facebook post claims that placing a freshly cut onion near a child with a cold will treat nasal congestion. Rafael Pelayo, MD, says this claim is not scientifically based.
5 Alternatives to Swaddling That Are Just as Effective BabyGaga.com 12/28/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Stanford University: Four Decades Of Saving Kids’ Hearts: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Celebrates Its 500th Pediatric Heart Transplant India Education Diary 12/27/21 David Rosenthal, MD, shares how this milestone is a celebration of Stanford’s longstanding commitment to pediatric heart transplantation.
South Bay Bike Drive Nets 39 Two-Wheelers for Uplift Family Services East Bay Times, San Jose Mercury News 12/26/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health donated 40 helmets to Uplift Family Services, who distributed the bikes to local at-risk youth.
“I Don’t Like Needles”: How to Support Kids with Vaccine Anxiety Phlebotomy Tech Program 12/26/21
Kellen Glinder, MD, shares tips on how to talk to kids about the COVID-19 vaccine and needles.
The Ghosts of COVID: Past, Present, and Future. India Currents 12/23/21 Roshni Mathew, MD, discusses the surge in COVID-19 among kids, stating that one reason for the pediatric curve is because of the early vaccine approval for adults. Pediatric hospitalizations and deaths due to Covid still remain rare.
Also see: L.A. Focus, LA OPINIÓN
COVID Vaccines for Kids: What to Know About Boosters and More CNET 12/19/21 Anne Liu, MD, gives the latest information about vaccines and what to prepare for during your child’s Covid-19 vaccine appointment if they have allergies.
Also see: Bay Area KQED (Julie Parsonnet, MD), Health.com (Anne Liu, MD), San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Univision (KMEX 34), and San Jose Spotlight (Jorge Salinas, MD)
Vaccine Boosters for Teens: What to Know About COVID-19, Omicron and Kids Biz News Post, List23.com 12/19/21 Anne Liu, MD, discusses the steps a child should take when getting the COVID-19 vaccine if they have a history of anaphylaxis or other severe allergies.
Fully Vaccinated Is About to Mean Something Else The Atlantic 12/17/21 Grace Lee, MD, shares tips on how to talk to people to learn if they have been fully vaccinated.
'Delay Our Gatherings': Stanford Doctor Urges People to Take Omicron Seriously Ahead of Holidays Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 12/17/21 Jorge Salinas, MD, explains how to safely gather in groups for the holidays. The key is ensuring eligible people get vaccinated or getting tested beforehand.
Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), and Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48), and Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Jorge Salinas, MD), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) (Anne Liu, MD)
Why Can’t I Get My Baby to Sleep Like a Baby? Seeker 12/17/21 Rafael Pelayo, MD, explains why healthy sleep habits are so important to cultivate early on.
Should Healthy, Vaccinated Pro Athletes Who Test Positive Play On? The Washington Post 12/16/21 Now that COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are more widely available, the NFL is discussing a change in its protocols to allow asymptomatic players to return to the game after just one negative test versus two. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Stanford COVID Vaccine Van Delivers Doses to Kids in San Jose Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 12/16/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Teen Van returned to Anderson Elementary School to administer 100 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 5-11. Parents also received booster shots.
Also see: Bay Area CBS Radio (KCBS), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Central Coast NBC (KSBW 8)
J&J's COVID Vaccine on the Way Out? Medpage.com 12/16/21 CDC panel demotes vaccine but stops short of recommending against use. Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Women in Health IT to Watch in 2022 Becker’s Hospital Review 12/16/21 Lisa Grisim and Natalie Pageler, MD, are mentioned.
CDC Virus Tests Were Contaminated and Poorly Designed, Agency Says The New York Times 12/15/21 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, comments on how faulty coronavirus testing kits delayed the availability of more widespread testing.
More Teens Turn to Disposable Vapes Even as Industry Regulation Increases Fox 2 Bay Area (KTVU) 12/15/21 Recent FDA policy changes have done little to reduce teen vaping use, a Stanford Medicine study has found. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses the study’s findings.
Also See: CBS News (Robert Jackler, MD), Stanford Medicine Children's Health News Center
Pfizer Announces that Coronavirus Pill is 90% Effective Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14) 12/14/21 Hector Bonilla, MD, discusses the effectiveness of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill, how the pill works, and the costs that will be associated with this treatment.
Stanford Professor Shares Ways to Strengthen Resilience with Mindfulness Sacramento Fox (KTXL 40) 12/14/21 Greg Hammer, MD, shares strategies for mindfulness to strengthen a person’s resilience, especially ahead of the holiday stress.
Fact Check: Cold Weather is Associated With Increased Occurrence of Heart Attacks and Blood Clots USA Today 12/14/21 James Zehnder, MD, sorts fact from fiction after false claims swirl on social media saying there is no correlation between heart attacks and blood clots with cold weather.
How Access to Gender-Affirming Care Can Greatly Boost Mental Health of Trans Teens Healthline 12/14/21 Jack Turban, MD, discusses the importance of parental and guardian support for young people who might be experiencing gender dysphoria and who might want access to gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Advanced Endoscopy Procedures Underused in Children, Even at Tertiary Centers Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News 12/14/21 Monique Barakat, MD, discusses why the use of endoscopic ultrasound is relatively limited in children compared with adults.
That Brown, Hazy Air is Bad for Your Kids Los Angeles Times 12/13/21 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, discusses how fine particulate matter exposure can lead to increase ER visits and hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations among kids, as well as pneumonia and bronchitis.
Important Family Rituals for Raising Happy, Well-Rounded Kids Parent Herald 12/13/21 Stanford Medicine Children's Health experts say that sitting down for one meal together as a family will promote sensible eating habits and teach the kids good table manners, as dinner times are the best moments for communication and learning how to share or listen to each other.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Celebrates 500th Pediatric Heart Transplant at Stanford Becker’s Hospital Review 12/13/21 David Rosenthal, MD, shares how this milestone is a celebration of Stanford’s longstanding commitment to pediatric heart transplantation.
Also See: Associated Press, Yahoo Finance, WBOC-TV Salisbury, MD, iHealthyzone, UserWalls.com, Street Insider, Stanford Medicine News Center
As California COVID Cases Rise, Antibody Treatments go Unused San Jose Mercury News 12/12/21 Upinder Singh, MD, comments on the lack of demand for monoclonal antibody therapy, which offers a shot of instant immunization for those who have already been infected with COVID-19.
Infection Protection vs. the Vax Politico 12/10/21 Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, explains why it’s important for people who have been infected by COVID-19 to still get the vaccine.
Catamenial Epilepsy Treatment Approaches: What a Gynecologist Needs You to Know Neurology Advisor 12/10/21 Nichole Tyson, MD, discusses the latest study on the diagnosis and management of catamenial epilepsy.
6 First Time Mom Milestones That Should Be Celebrated BabyGaga.com 12/10/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Oakland Hospital Employees Test Positive for COVID-19 After Attending Out-of-State Wedding Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 12/9/21 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, comments on the importance of vaccinations after several Oakland hospital staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Winter Accidents to Avoid with Kids Chicago Parent 12/9/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
How a Stanford COVID Case Illustrates the Possible Connection Between Omicron and HIV San Francisco Chronicle 12/8/21 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, explains a theory about how the Omicron variant possibly came from an HIV-infected population.
Eshoo Announces $1 Million Grant for SCH Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo Newsroom 12/8/21 U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo announced a $1 million grant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program. This federal program provides funding for children’s hospitals to train pediatric residents.
How Common are Toy-Related Injuries? Imperial Valley Press 12/8/21 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
5 Ways to Teach Kids How to be a Good Teammate Mom 12/8/21 Learning to be a good teammate is not always an easy trait to instill in kids. But once it is learned, everyone becomes a better player for it. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Equitable Access to Abortion Services is Not a Guarantee in San Jose, Despite ‘Haven’ of Options San Jose Inside 12/8/21 Sophia Yen, MD, warns about the dangers of people going to abortion services that that are not licensed medical clinics or staffed by medical professionals.
Preview: Step Up to the Plate Nob Hill Gazette 12/8/21 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford music therapy program is mentioned.
Instagram is Touting Safety Features for Teens. Mental Health Advocates aren’t Buying it. The Washington Post 12/7/21 Vicki Harrison, MSW, comments on the new safety features and how too much exposure to potentially harmful content can affect a teens mental health.
'An Emergency': Surgeon General Raises Alarm, Issues Rare Advisory Over Youth Mental Health Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 12/7/21 Steven Adelsheim, MD, discusses the rise of depression, anxiety, and ER visits for mental health challenges in youth.
Also see: Bay Area NBC (KTVU 11) (Jody Ullom, MD)
These are the Best Hospitals to Have a Baby in Every State, According to US News & World Report USA Today 12/7/21 Elliot Main, MD, interviewed about the first-ever “Best Hospitals for Maternity Report” and how transparency around obstetric outcomes helps improve care. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is one of the hospitals to receive the designation.
Also see: Patch
How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Babies Fatherly 12/5/21 Awareness of autism has increased exponentially in recent years, but detection can be tricky, especially in very young children. Grace Gengoux, PhD, is quoted.
Yes, We Might Be Able to Take a Pill to Treat COVID Soon—Here's How That Will Change the Pandemic Parade 12/3/21 Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, explains the differences between the Merck and Pfizer COVID-19 pills.
Dust Mite Immunotherapy May Help Some with Eczema Medscape 12/2/21 Tina Sindher, MD, discusses the latest study on dust mite therapy and how the results are not robust enough to recommend the treatment widely.
Pandemic Sparked Key Innovations in Health Care, Experts Say Xpress Medical 12/2/21 Paul King, president and CEO of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, and Grace Lee, MD, discuss how the world responded to the COVID health crisis and the recent approval of the use of the vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Standardized Screening Tool Helps Nurses Identify and Manage Maternal Sepsis Healthcare Business Insights December issue, Kelley Brennan Lee, RN, perinatal clinical practice specialist at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, is quoted.
November 2021
We Have the Ability to Help Stop the Spread of COVID Variants by Vaccinating Kids USA Today 11/30/21 Thomas K. Lew, MD, shares his opinion on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through vaccinating children.
Why It Is Okay for New Moms to Say ‘No’ To Help BabyGaga 11/28/21 When help is needed, new moms should absolutely accept it. However, if they need some time without visitors, saying "no" is appropriate as well. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
COVID Hit 13 Members of Their Family the First Time. A Year Later It Struck Again NPR 11/27/21 A family who was infected with COVID-19 twice raises questions about how possible it is to be reinfected. Julie Parsonnet, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Bay Area KQED
You Got Your COVID Booster, But How Long Will It Last? San Francisco Chronicle 11/27/21 Julie Parsonnet, MD, is quoted.
The Next Pandemic Politico Europe 11/26/21 Jason Wang, MD, sets out the lessons we can learn from east Asian countries like Taiwan and South Korea to better prepare for the next pandemic.
Experts Highlight Need to Focus on Emotional and Mental Health in Psoriasis Treatment MyPsoriasisTeam.com 11/26/21 Justin Ko, MD, discusses how stress can exacerbate psoriasis, which lead to more stress, and the importance of understanding how the disease impacts a patient’s quality of life.
What We Can Learn from Babies’ Gut Microbiomes Discover Magazine, 11/23/21 As with adults, infants’ gut bacteria are less diverse than ever, which may play a role in disease progression later in life. C-sections and antibiotics may be partly to blame. Karl Sylvester, MD, is quoted.
Stanford Medicine to Enroll 900 in NIH-Funded Long-COVID Study Stanford Medicine News Center 11/22/21 Stanford School of Medicine is enrolling 900 COVID-19 survivors, including those experiencing lingering symptoms of the initial infection, to monitor over the next four years to study the full effects of COVID-19. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is one of the principal investigators.
How to Ensure Your Thanksgiving Doesn't Turn into a Super-Spreader Event ABC News 11/19/21 Anne Liu, MD, shares tips on how to safe during the holidays. Also see: MedPage Today and The New Statesman (Anne Liu, MD), NPR and O.C. Register (Julie Parsonnet, MD), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) and San Francisco Chronicle (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), CBS5 Bay Area (KPIX-TV), San Francisco Chronicle, and Black News Channel (Jorge Salinas, MD)
Everything You Should Know About Allodynia Healthline 11/19/21 Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, is quoted.
At-Home COVID Tests Could Help Protect Most Vulnerable During Holiday Season, Doctors Say Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Fresno Bee, Sacramento Bee 11/18/21 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
Ending the Costly Inequities in Pediatric Health Care US News and World Report 11/17/21 Lisa Chamberlain, MD, discusses the need to increase educational outreach and creative engagement that meet patients where they are to better improve pediatric health inequities.
COVID Vaccine Can Be Bundled with a Child's Routine Shots, Doctors Say ABCNews.com, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 11/17/21 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the need for children to get back on a regular vaccination schedule.
Also see: Fort Worth NBC, (KXAS 5), New York NBC (WNBC-4)
Immunosuppressants Linked to Severe Reactions in People with Common Genetic Profile Stanford Medicine News Center 11/17/21 Stanford Medicine-led research identified a common genetic profile that predicts severe, potentially fatal reactions to four powerful immune-suppressing drugs. Vivian Saper, MD, and Elizabeth Mellins, MD, discuss their findings.
Baby Probiotics: Everything You Need to Know Forbes 11/16/21 Carrie Kaufmann, RN, MSN, discusses some benefits of probiotic supplements for babies.
Vaccine Booster Eligibility Expands, Pediatric COVID Cases Rise ABC World News Now 11/16/21 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, says the data coming out of the CDC demonstrates the booster produces good antibody response and the need to vaccinate children.
Also see: CNN, Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, CBS News, PBS Newshour, SiriusXM, KQED Forum, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), San Francisco Chronicle (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), CNN, San Jose Mercury News, and MedScape (Grace Lee, MD), NPR (Hayley Gans, MD), ABCNews.com and ABCNews.com (Alok Patel, MD), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48), Baylo Area Telemundo (KSTS 48), and Medical News Today (Jorge Salinas, MD), Bay Area KRON4 News, San Francisco Chronicle, and CNET (Anne Liu, MD), Vermont Public Radio (Jennifer Bollyky, MD), Stanford Medicine News Center (Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Grace Lee, MD)
Fourteen Children Received Wrong Dose of Vaccine in Antioch Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 11/16/21 Jorge Salinas, MD, explains how doses are prepared ahead of time.
Also see: Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14)
COVID: Long Lines of Kids, Parents at Pediatric Vaccine Clinic At Sonoma School Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/15/21
Grace Lee, MD, discusses the need to vaccinate as many kids as possible to protect them from a potential winter surge.
Boys Have Eating Disorders, too. Doctors Think Social Media is Making it Worse The Wall Street Journal 11/13/21 Pediatric wards are seeing more eating-disorder cases, with boys making up an increasing share of patients. Neville Golden, MD, is quoted.
Common Cold or COVID-19? Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/11/21 As the symptoms can be confusing for people to distinguish, Anne Liu, MD, says the best way to figure out if you have COVID-19 is through a test.
Also see: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Jorge Salinas, MD)
6 Best Baby Cribs for Every Style, Space, and Budget Fatherly 11/10/21 Sumit Bhargava, MD, is quoted.
Top U.S. COVID Doctor, Fauci Answers Questions from Santa Cruz, Nearby Residents Santa Cruz Sentinel 11/10/21 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
Pediatricians Answer Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Aged 5–11 Medical Xpress 11/9/21 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Grace Lee, MD, answer parents' frequently asked questions about the vaccines.
Chatbots Can Fill Gaps in Mental Health Care for Children—To a Point Psychiatric Times 11/9/21 Jack Turban, MD, discusses how artificial intelligence chatbots, programs designed to carry on realistic text - or voice-based conversations with patients, can help individuals diagnosed with anxiety or depression.
How Common are Toy-Related Injuries? WashingtonTimesHeald.com 11/8/21 Stanford Medicine Children's Health is mentioned.
Why Only One-Third of Pregnant Women are Vaccinated Against COVID-19 San Jose Mercury News, Seattle Times, The Oakland Press 11/8/21 Ronald Gibbs, MD, answer questions and dispels myths people have about taking the vaccine while being pregnant.
Do Transgender Athletes Have a Competitive Advantage Over Cisgender Athletes? San Diego, CBS (KFMB 8) 11/8/21 Jack Turban, MD, discusses the need to have more transgender athletes across high school, college and professional sports because there is not enough data to compare athletic performance with cisgender athletes.
Bay Area Business Leaders Back White House COVID Vaccine Mandate Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/6/21 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.
Sleep Specialists Explain the "Revenge Bedtime Procrastination" Phenomenon Good Housekeeping 11/6/21 Rafael Pelayo, MD, describes who may be more susceptible to putting off sleep to watch another episode of TV or scroll through social media.
Pfizer Says its Antiviral Pill Slashes Risk of Severe COVID-19 by 89% Reuters 11/5/21 Grace Lee, MD, says vaccines are the most effective and reliable tool in this pandemic, but having these antiviral pills for COVID-19 augments our ability to reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
Also see: Parade (Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, PhD), Univision (Hector Bonilla, MD), Mercury News (Upinder Singh, MD)
He Can’t Cure His Dad. But a Scientist’s Research May Help Everyone Else The New York Times 11/4/21 Mark Kay, MD, discusses gene therapy clinical trials for pediatric patients with muscle diseases.
How to Choose the Best Sleeping Position, and Why it Matters The Washington Post 11/4/21 Rafael Pelayo, MD, says sleeping on your side seems to be the most natural sleeping position for most people, especially those who can’t sleep on their backs because of pregnancy or other health conditions.
Also see: AARP
Many COVID-19 Survivors Still Can't Smell or Taste. Treating Them Isn't Easy Time Magazine 11/4/21 Zara Patel, MD, describes how important the sense of smell is in sharing an experience, including some of the subconscious processes like parent-child bonding.
Everything You Need to Know about Sleep and Daylight Saving USA Today 11/3/21 As Daylight-Saving Time ends, Jamie Zeitzer, MD, answers questions about how this will impact our sleep and why kids adapt quickly, even though they may have a routine or schedule.
Also see: Inc. Magazine (Logan Schneider, MD)
Pediatricians and Schools Will Play Key Role in Vaccinating Children 5-11 VeryWell Health 11/3/21 Anne Liu, MD, cautions parents on gathering vaccination information from unfamiliar vaccination websites and encourages families to contact their primary doctors and pediatricians for vaccine administration and locations.
Researcher Awarded $12 Million for Trial to Improve Outcomes of Young Blood Cancer Patients Stanford Medicine News Center 11/2/21 Maria Grazia Roncarolo, MD, is leading a trial aimed at improving the outcomes of stem cell transplants in children and young adults with blood cancers. Finding a better therapy for these children means a shorter stay in the hospital, less risk of the need for a second transplant, and a greater quality of life for the child and the whole family.
Brendan Watkins, Chief Analytics Officer at Stanford Medicine Children's Health Becker’s Hospital Review 11/2/21 Brendan Watkins discusses how population management and analytics can drive organizational growth.