Why We Advocate for Kids: with Dr. Andrea Hayes-Dixon

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Pediatric surgeon and president of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Dr. Andrea Hayes-Dixon, discusses why pediatric surgeons advocate and ways that ALL can advocate to improve children’s health. She shares personal experiences pioneering a surgical procedure to treat a previously almost incurable cancer and her basic science research successes. Insights into funding for pediatric healthcare research, its importance and current challenges. Resources, fact checks & policy watch ...

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This episode was published on May 3, 2026.

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Pediatric surgeon and president of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Dr. Andrea Hayes-Dixon, discusses why pediatric surgeons advocate and ways that ALL can advocate to improve children’s health. She shares personal experiences pioneering...

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