EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 2 MIN
Make A Difference Minute: A Conversation That Could Save a Life
from The Mark White Show · host Mark White
On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Michael Milobsky, a practicing pediatrician and founder of Pediatrics at the Meadows in Castle Rock, Colorado, as we discuss meningococcal disease and why parents should have an informed conversation with their child’s healthcare provider before the new school year begins. Although meningococcal disease is uncommon, it can become life-threatening in as little as 24 hours. Dr. Milobsky explains that one in ten people who contract bacterial meningitis will die, and one in five survivors may face lifelong complications, including brain damage or limb loss. Teens and young adults, particularly those between the ages of 16 and 23, are among those at increased risk because of common activities such as sharing drinks, food, utensils, toothpaste, kissing, coughing, and living in close quarters like college dorms, military housing, or shared apartments. Dr. Milobsky encourages parents not to wait until there’s a problem. Instead, talk with your child’s healthcare provider about meningococcal disease, understand the risks, and ask whether vaccination is appropriate for your teen or young adult. To learn more and prepare for that conversation, visit Ask2BSure.com. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Michael Milobsky, a practicing pediatrician and founder of Pediatrics at the Meadows in Castle Rock, Colorado, as we discuss meningococcal disease and why parents should have an informed conversation with their child’s healthcare provider before the new school year begins. Although meningococcal disease is uncommon, it can become life-threatening in as little as 24 hours. Dr. Milobsky explains that one in ten people who contract bacterial meningitis will die, and one in five survivors may face lifelong complications, including brain damage or limb loss. Teens and young adults, particularly those between the ages of 16 and 23, are among those at increased risk because of common activities such as sharing drinks, food, utensils, toothpaste, kissing, coughing, and living in close quarters like college dorms, military housing, or shared apartments. Dr. Milobsky encourages parents not to wait until there’s a problem. Instead, talk with your child’s healthcare provider about meningococcal disease, understand the risks, and ask whether vaccination is appropriate for your teen or young adult. To learn more and prepare for that conversation, visit Ask2BSure.com. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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