CHEAR-cast Archive

CHEAR-cast is a podcast on important children's health issues and research results from the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Past episodes:

2008

April 14: Parents: Are your children’s Rx meds FDA-approved?
(MP3 07:36)

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds 83 percent of parents believe kid’s last Rx was FDA-approved, despite less than 30 percent having approval.

March 10: Millions using discount generic Rx programs
(MP3 12:36)

Nearly 70 million Americans have used discount generic prescription drug programs offered at major retail stores across the country, say researchers with the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

Feb. 4: Parents want docs to talk about sex, drugs, diet
(MP3 06:15)

Dr. Amanda Dempsey discusses C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, which finds top three topics parents want doctors to talk to their adolescent children about are sex, drugs and diet.

Jan. 21: Many kids, adults not protected against the flu
(MP3 06:21)

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds less young children, at-risk adults vaccinated than expected, in spite of increased flu activity nationwide.

2007

December: Kids’ obesity not weighing on their parents’ minds
(MP3 09:51)

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds less than 10 percent of parents of obese kids ages 6 - 11 are very concerned about weight.

November: Pain at the pump could hurt kids' health
(MP3 04:07)

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health released No. 12 finds 6 percent of parents are having difficulty getting care for their kids; most would apply for gas card program if available.

October: Record number of kids expected to get flu vaccine this year
(MP3 07:21)

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds parents more likely to vaccinate kids if they plan to vaccinate themselves against flu.

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