Continuing Education
Pediatric Behavioral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Advice for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
2023
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
This commentary article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health and offers expert advice for dealing with such crises. It describes the …
Pediatric Mental Health Boarding in US Emergency Departments, 2018-2022
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of California, Los Angeles
This article describes how more children and teens in the US are staying longer in emergency departments because of mental health problems from 2018 to …
A Pediatrician's Guide to Climate Change-Informed Primary Care
2021
· Emory University,
· Children's Healthcare of Atlanta,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital at Montefiore,
· Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Harvard Global Health Institute
This article discusses how pediatricians can include climate change in their care for children. It describes the health risks from climate change, like asthma and …
A Pediatric-Focused Self-Assessment Tool on Vulnerabilities to Aid Regional Disaster Planning
This article discusses the development of a self-assessment tool by the Region V for Kids Center of Excellence to enhance pediatric disaster preparedness. Identifying gaps …
A Scoping Review of Trauma-Informed Pediatric Interventions in Response to Natural and Biologic Disasters
2023
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
This article reviews trauma-informed interventions for children after natural and biological disasters, like COVID-19. It describes 45 studies on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Management, Part 3: Special Healthcare Needs Patients and Mental Health Issues
The article focuses on the challenges faced by children during disasters, especially those with special healthcare needs and mental health issues. It describes how disaster …
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Management, Part 2: Evacuation Centers and Family Separation/Reunification
This article highlights pediatric patients' often overlooked needs in disaster planning and management. It discusses key components such as emergency medical services, hospital/facility issues, evacuation …
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Management, Part 1: The Emergency Medical System and Surge Capacity
2010
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Toledo,
· The Ohio State University
The article focuses on the challenges faced by children during disasters and how emergency systems can better support them. It describes key areas like medical …
Overview of Children and Disasters
2018
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Maryland
This review discusses demographics, risks, programs, and training related to children who experience disasters, facing risks like medical and psychological issues. It highlights the importance …