Reimagining Neonatal Follow-Up
This review of the history of neonatal follow-up identifies the challenges, inequity in access to care and the inequity in care delivery. It also reviews the outcomes of prematurity with…
A Call for Pediatric Clinicians to Address Environmental Health Concerns in Rural Settings
Children in rural communities encounter unique environmental exposures, many of which can result in negative long-term health consequences. Children are particularly at risk from these exposures due to their close…
Social Vulnerability of Pediatric Populations Living in Ambulance Deserts
Of the 4.5 million people living in areas of the United States with limited access to ambulance services, approximately 20% are children aged 18 years and younger. Ambulance deserts (ADs)…
Challenges and Opportunities of Pediatric Mental Health Practice in Rural America
Youth living in Rural America have increased rates of mental illness and inadequate resources to address their mental health concerns. Programs and systems are currently available to build capacity in…
Optimizing the Care of Pediatric Injuries in Rural Environments
Pediatric readiness is essential to the care of children in rural areas. When pediatric specialty care is not immediately accessible, rural clinicians may be required to care for ill or…
Opioid Use Disorder and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome in Rural Environments
Rural communities in the United States have seen a steep rise in opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, with a parallel increase in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). The birthing…
Pediatric Telemedicine Consults to Improve Access to Intensive Care in Rural Environments
Recent advances in telehealth adoption prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the potential for improved intensive care outcomes through implementing pediatric telehealth in rural and remote settings. Telemedicine consults…
Treatment of Pediatric Obesity in Rural Settings
The purpose of this study is to review the current data regarding implementing pediatric obesity treatment recommendations in rural areas. Data considering barriers to care, challenges as well as opportunities,…
Overall Health Status of Rural Children and Associations with Child Poverty
Children living in rural areas have a shorter life expectancy and suffer from worse health outcomes compared with their urban counterparts. This disparity is highlighted by higher rates of perinatal…
Cyberbullying and Online Aggression
With the rapid progress of technology and the Internet, the popularity of social media among youth as a preferred form of communication has grown exponentially. In addition to many of…
