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Charm City Checkup

by Pediatric Residents

Charm City Checkup is made by pediatric residents for pediatric residents, as well as for families in and around Baltimore, MD. Join us (Artie, Emily, and Maddie) as we explore social justice and public health issues in the city.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 22: Back to School Bonanza

    Join us (new hosts Emily and Artie) as we dive into all things back-to-school: school forms, sports physicals, flu shots, oh my! Resources discussed in this episode: Low cost sports physicals: https://www.bcps.org/dos/department_of_health_services/physical_examinations Free vaccine clinics...

  2. Episode 21 Introducing Artie, Emily and Maddie!

    On this episode, I (Janie) pass the baton to Charm City Checkup new hosts!

  3. Episode 20 Baltimore City Public School (BCPS) Student Attendance

    On this episode, we discuss BCPS student attendance with School Board Commissioner Mr. Larry C. Simmons.

  4. Episode 19 Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality with Dr. Okolie

    On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Okolie about perinatal-neonatal medicine. We learn about neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality rates and seen racial discrepancies in the data. Dr. Okolie also shares her experiences and how that wisdom has molded her into the neonatologist that she is...

  5. Episode 18 Parental Burnout with Dr. Rebecca Carter

    On this episode, we talk about parental burnout with Dr. Rebecca Carter. Dr. Carter is the Division Head and Director for Community Outreach and Engagement for the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Take a listen and learn about how we, as...

  6. Episode 17 Winter Weather Safety

    This is a short episode discussing winter weather safety! All resources used and links discussed in this episode are listed below. Charm City, please stay warm and safe during these cold temperatures! https://health.baltimorecity.gov/emergency-preparedness-response/code-blue...

  7. Episode 16 Reading Resources

    This brief episode covers Reading Partners and other reading resources available in Charm City. It is a short overview of organizations and free opportunities available to help children who are having difficulties with reading. This short listen is a great way to learn about local literacy...

  8. Episode 15 Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr. James Campbell

    On this episode, we speak with the renowned Dr. James Campbell, a trailblazer in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. We discuss vaccine hesitancy, available resources for families and providers, and how we can better inform ourselves to have these conversations with our patient families. This is an...

  9. Episode 14 General Pediatrics with Dr. Dawan King

    On this episode, we speak with Dr. Dawan King, a pediatrician with Mercy Family Care Physicians at Mercy Medical Center in Downtown Baltimore. Dr. King has been named "Top Doctor" by Baltimore Magazine and has served Charm City's children for over 20 years. We delve into Dr. King's experience as…

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  10. Episode 13 Safe Sex

    This episode is not our typical Charm City Check Up! It is a brief talk about safe sex and how we can best care for and educate our adolescent patients. I share information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STD/STI) statistics, and some resources that we have in our Charm City....

  11. Episode 12 The Movement Team

    In this episode, we talk with a local Charm City organization named "The Movement Team." We discuss what resources the organization provides and how we (pediatric residents) can collaborate with local organizations to better serve our patients. Hopefully, you enjoy this episode and learn…

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  12. Ep 11 Peds GI_Dr. Runa Watkins IBD

    On this episode, Dr. Runa Watkins shares her expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the pediatric population. Dr. Watkins is the Division Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital.

  13. Charm City Chief Chat - Why UMD?

    In this episodes, the chiefs chat with current residents about what they enjoy about their residency program.

  14. Charm City Chief Chat - Proteinuria & Nephrotic Syndrome

    On this episode, the chiefs chat with Dr. Bakri Alzarka, a pediatric nephrologist, about nephrotic syndrome.

  15. Charm City Chief Chat - Kawasaki Disease & MIS-C

    On this episode, we talk with pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Priya Nigam, about Kawasaki Disease and MIS-C.

  16. Charm City Chief Chat - Why Chief Year?

    The chiefs discuss their path to chief year and how it has impacted their careers.

  17. Charm City Chief Chat - BPD

    On this episode of Charm City Chief Chat, the chiefs talk to Dr. Nidhi Kotwal, a pediatric pulmonologist, about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

  18. Charm City Chief Chat - Liver & Biliary System

    On this episode of Charm City Chief Chat, we talk with Dr. Katy Eslami, a Pediatric Gastroenterology fellow at the University of Maryland, about the liver and biliary system.

  19. Ep 10-Group A Strep with Dr. Sumanth Cherukumilli

    On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sumanth Cherukumilli about common and some uncommon group A strep infections.

  20. Ep 9 - Introducing Janie!

    On this episode, I spoke with Janie Outlaw, who is going to be the new host of Charm City Checkup! We talked about what brought her to the field of medicine and which directions she is going to take the podcast!

  21. Ep 8 - Asthma in Baltimore

    On this episode, I talked with Dr. Lasso, a pediatric pulmonologist about social determinants of health and barriers to care for asthma patients. Asthma is very prevalant in the city of Baltimore. I learned about some of the factors that contribute to the high precentage of children with asthma…

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  22. Ep 7 - Infants & Toddlers

    On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brenda Hussey-Gardner to talk about early child hood development and the Infant and Toddlers Program in Maryland.

  23. Ep 6 - Food Insecurity

    On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Rebecca Carter and Christine Crabbs about food insecurity in Baltimore and the new food pantry program opening at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus.

  24. Ep 5 - Trauma Informed Care

    On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sarah Edwards who is a child psychiatrist about trauma informed care and the impact that it can have on our pediatric patients.

  25. Ep 4 - Insurance

    On this episode, I talk about insurance. I learned the basics about the types insurance that children can have and I spoke with Dr. Ada Offurum and Suzanne Meyer about insurance claims in the hospital setting, resource utilzation and the role that residents can play while our patients are…

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  26. Ep 3 - Adolescent Health

    On this episode, I talk with Dr. Matthew Grant about the Adolescent and Young Adult Center and STAR TRACK clinic at the University of Marlyland Medical Center. I also learned about HIV/AIDS and how it particularly affects young people in Baltimore.

  27. Ep 2 - WIC

    This episode is all about WIC -- Women, Infants and Children. Dr. Nisha Divakaruni joins me to talk about WIC and how to navigate it for our patients in a primary care setting.

  28. Ep 1 - Welcome to Charm City Checkup

    The first episode of Charm City Checkup! Dr. Rebecca Carter joins me to introduce the podcast. We discuss our goals for the show and our interests in social justice.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Charm City Checkup is made by pediatric residents for pediatric residents, as well as for families in and around Baltimore, MD. Join us (Artie, Emily, and Maddie) as we explore social justice and public health issues in the city.

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Pediatric Residents

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Charm City Checkup is made by pediatric residents for pediatric residents, as well as for families in and around Baltimore, MD. Join us (Artie, Emily, and Maddie) as we explore social justice and public health issues in the city.

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