In this episode Allison Messina, MD, FAAP, explains the ways different viruses are transmitted and what infection prevention and control measures are most effective. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk with Hilary McClafferty, MD, FAAP about an updated clinical report on physician health and wellness and avoiding burnout.
Guests
Allison Messina, MD, FAAP
Guest
Allison Messina, MD, FAAP, is the Chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and the Medical Director of the Infection Prevention Program. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine. She has been on staff at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital since 2006.
Hilary McClafferty, MD, FAAP
Guest
Hilary McClafferty, MD, FAAP is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics, and in integrative medicine by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She is Medical Director and Section Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona. She is a certified physician coach and board certified by the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching. She writes and speaks nationally and internationally on physician wellbeing and pediatric integrative medicine and preventive health. Dr. McClafferty is a recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Integrative Medicine Pioneer in Integrative Medicine Award and is active in clinical research and medical education.
Resources
Project Firstline
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The interviewees have no conflicts of interest to disclose
Music Credits:
"Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions at www.sessions.blue
Theme music composed by Matthew Simonson at Foundsound.media
*The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.