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#9-4 Advocacy Conversation with Rep. Ben McAdams Sep 24, 2019

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Guest Rep. Ben McAdams discusses advocacy with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 hear about how he got started in politics, how he decides what to support and sponsor. How he gathers information, the best way to reach him, the role of lobbyists, leveraging expertise, opposing viewpoints and what he would change. For more information visit vCurb.com.

#9-3 Advocacy with Utah Pediatricians Sep 17, 2019

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Guests Tom Metcalf, MD, FAAP and Bill Cosgrove, MD, FAAP discuss advocacy with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3 hear about how they got started with advocacy early in their careers, how to deal with discouragement and advocacy principles. For more information visit vCurb.com.

#9-2 Advocacy con't with Mark Del Monte Sep 10, 2019

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Guest Mark Del Monte, JD Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2 hear about how you can advocate for kids, why it matters, how to get the word out and your sphere of influence. Send us your questions at questions@vcurb.com.

#9-1 Advocacy Sep 03, 2019

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Guest Mark Del Monte, JD Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1 a teriffic conversation with the CEO/Executive Vice President (Interim) of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Hear about AAP's origins and priorities for children. For more information visit vCurb.com.

#8-4 Palliative Care: Q & A Aug 27, 2019

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Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 your questions are answered: Hear about resources available after loss, assisting families with the stress, use of SSRI's, POLST forms and assisting with the spiritual needs of families. For more information visit vCurb.com.

#8-3 Palliative Care: Primary Palliative Care Skills Aug 20, 2019

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Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3:
Dealing with grief, how to stay involved, awkward sympathy, comfort and community resources. For show notes visit vCurb.com.

#8-2 Palliative Care: Understanding POLST Aug 13, 2019

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Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2: Roles, symptom management and use of opioids, care coordination, palliative care for unborn children, medically complex children, and outpatient referrals are discussed. For show notes visit vCurb.com.

#8-1 Palliative Care: Described Aug 06, 2019

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Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1: What is palliative care? How evolve as a specialty? When involve team for child with chronic condition? What ancillary services and concurrent hospice care services are available? For show notes visit vCurb.com.

#7-5 Introduction of Angelo's Book Club Jul 30, 2019

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Guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 5 Angelo’s Book Club is launched with a fabulous discussion of the book The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. Tune in to hear the three points that keep pediatricians grounded. For more information visit vCurb.com.

#7-4 Pediatric Endocrinology: Q & A Jul 23, 2019

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Guest Mike Swinyard, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 your questions are answered: Hear about what constitutes abnormal growth, when a referral should happen, prepubertal body odor/hair and "wrong" puberty for transgender youth. For more information visit vCurb.com.

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