NICU Heroes Podcast

Guest: Dr. Michael Bohl, Neurosurgeon, Carolina Neurosurgery & SpineIn this episode: Explain two key differences between an orthopedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon List three physical signs that may indicate a patient has a tethered spinal cord in the neonatal...

Guest: Kandi Pickard, President and CEO, National Down Syndrome SocietyIn this episode: List two examples of preferred language clinicians can use when talking about children with Down Syndrome. Explain three ways a nurse may assist a family after they receive an...

Guest: Lisa Davenport DNP, RN, RNC-NIC, Director of Nursing, Texas Children's HospitalIn this episode: List two changes that have occurred in the last decade related to NICU nurse training and mental health support Explain three ways a nurse can support a NICU family...

Guest: Anna Swisher, IBCLC, Board-Certified Lactaction ConsultantIn this episode: Explain how skin-to-skin play can help establish breastfeeding in the NICU List three tools or products that may help a NICU baby breastfeed, or to increase a lactating parent’s milk...

Guest: Dr. Elvira Parravicini, Neonatologist, Neonatal Comfort Care Program Director, Columbia University In this episode: Explain how neonatal palliative care differs from adult or pediatric palliative care. List three things to refrain from saying to a family with a...

Guest: Dr. Tiffany Gladdis, Licensed Clinical PsychologistIn this episode: Explain what trauma-informed care is. List three signs or symptoms of anxiety/PTSD that might warrant a consultation with a mental health professional. Share how NICU professionals can identify...

Guest: Dr. Kristine Tolentino-Plata, Senior Child Development Specialist In this episode: Describe the purpose of the Bayley developmental assessment and at what age(s) it is typically performed after discharge from the NICU. List three ways a NICU follow-up clinic...

Guest: JS Park, Author, ChaplainIn this episode: Explain how a hospital chaplain's role differs from a pastor or worship leader. List three ways a patient may react to grief or difficult news from a medical professional. Name three things a NICU professional can do to...

Guest: Dr. Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C,Psychiatrist, Medical Director Improve Life PLLCIn this episode: List two things that make a patient susceptible to PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Describe two treatment options for PMADS. Explain what makes...

Guest: Daniel Penny, M.D., Ph.D., MHA Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Childrens Hospital In this episode: List at least one reason why neonates are more susceptible to congenital heart defects. Name two advancements in pediatric cardiac care in the last decade....