How FMOL Health is Redefining Pediatric Care

Shaun Kemmerly, MD, chief medical officer and interim president at FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health, joins host Stephanie to discuss the state of pediatric healthcare in the Gulf South and how FMOL Health is leading the way in improving access and outcomes for children.  Dr. Kemmerly shares how FMOL Health is addressing critical challenges like the shortage of pediatricians in rural areas, the need for advanced trauma care, and the importance of mental and behavioral health programs. She also highlights the health system's innovative investments, including a 3T MRI that has drastically reduced wait times for imaging and a pediatric residency program that's training the next generation of physicians.  You'll hear how FMOL Health is working to ensure every child has access to the care they need, no matter where they live, and why this mission is so vital to the community.  Key Moments:  The State of Pediatric Healthcare in the Gulf South – 3:20 Expanding Access to Pediatricians in Rural Areas – 9:00 Trauma Care Excellence: Saving Lives in Critical Moments – 13:02 Innovation in Pediatric Imaging: Our 3T MRI – 12:00 Mental and Behavioral Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach – 22:27 The Future of Pediatric Healthcare: Residency and Fellowship Programs – 27:48  Learn more about FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health: https://www.fmolhs.org/services/childrens-health  Learn more about the new 3T MRI: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/care-without-compromise/pediatric-excellence/lake-childrens-hospital-new-3t-mri/  Learn about our pediatric residency program: https://www.fmolhs.org/research-education/graduate-medical-education/our-lady-of-the-lake-pediatric-residency   Learn about the Burrow Blueprint: https://www.fmolhs.org/news/our-lady-of-the-lake-childrens-health-to-implement-the-burrow-blueprint   Learn about our partnership with Manning Family Children's: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/care-without-compromise/pediatric-excellence/celebrating-one-year-of-amazing-and-extraordinary-together/   Learn more about our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/care-without-compromise/pediatric-excellence/hope-for-families-facing-epilepsy/   Learn more about the Aerodigestive Clinic and Dr. Lauren Buck: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/care-without-compromise/pediatric-excellence/aerodigestive-clinic-care-close-to-home/   Straight from the Source is a podcast from FMOL Health. Have an idea for a future episode or topic? Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]