Department of Pediatrics in the media, August 2024

August 23, 2024
Rebecca Beyda, MD, on Channel 2

The Department of Pediatrics Team is frequently called upon to share insight and expertise with the community through various media platforms. Here are this season’s media highlights:

  • Michelle Ruda, MD, quoted in Parents article about kneecap development in babies.
  • Melissa Kwan, MD, interviewed on Fox 26 (external link) to discuss drowning prevention.
    • Dr. Kwan was also a featured guest on “Growing Up in America” podcast (external link) discussing what parents should pack in their hurricane prep kit for children.

World Breastfeeding Week

  • Daniela Monterrubio, MPH, IBCLC, of the Lactation Foundation, spoke to Univision (external link) about World Breastfeeding Week and the importance of breastfeeding.
  • Megan Oggero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC, of the Lactation Foundation spoke to Fox 26 (external link) and KPRC-TV on this topic as well.

Back-to-School Season

  • Dalilah Reyes de Jesus, MD, was interviewed (external link) by Univision Houston Channel 45 about keeping kids healthy as they return to school.
  • Michael Chang, MD, interviewed by KPRC-TV about best hygiene habits to keep children from getting sick as they return to school.
  • Rebecca Beyda, MD, MS, interviewed by KPRC-TV about the importance of sports physicals (external link) as well as speaking with children about their mental health (external link).
  • Kristine O’Connor, MD, talked to Univision (external link) about back-to-school health appointments.