All Children's Hospital is partnering with FOX-13 News to bring you timely health and safety information for the children in your life. It's a segment called "On Call." Each Monday, one of our Pediatric Specialists will be interviewed live from our All Children's Hospital Emergency Center by the hosts of FOX-13's popular "Good Day Tampa Bay" program. The interviews usually occur between 8 - 9 AM and focus on a variety of topics. Links to past segments are listed below. If there's a topic you'd like to see addressed during an On Call segment, e-mail your idea to ehealth@allkids.org.
On Call: Medical Myths - True or False?
(May 13, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital gives parents the real answers to a variety of medical myths.
On Call: Kids and Strokes
(May 6, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Although most people think that strokes only occur with the elderly, one of the most common times for a stroke in one’s lifetime is at the time of birth. Dr. Neil Goldenberg, co-director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at All Children’s Hospital talks about strokes in children and the explains the causes.
On Call: Traveling with Kids
(April 29, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital give parents tips about taking trips with their kids.
On Call: The dangers of kids in hot cars
(April 22, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni form All Children's Hospital talks about the dangers of leaving kids in hot cars.
On call: Potty Training
(April 15, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital talks about the best time for children to start toilet training.
On Call: Pool Safety
(April 1, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Partick Mularoni talks to parents about ways to keep kids safe around the family pool. April 1 is the day we draw awareness to pool safety with an annual event called "April Pools Day."
On Call: Practicing Good Dental Health
(March 25, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan talks about ways parents can help children practice good dental health and avoid dental emergencies.
On Call: Playground Safety
(March 4, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital talks about keeping kids safe on the playground.
On Call: Energy Drinks and Kids
(February 18, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital talks about ingredients in energy drinks and discusses the impact they can have on kids.
On Call: TV's Impact on our Kids
(February 11, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital talks about the impact TV can have on children and what parents can do to make a child's viewing habits a better family experience.
On Call: Kids and Sports Safety
(February 4, 2013, WTVT Channel 13) Ryan Ross, a certified athletic trainer with the ACH AllSports Medicine Program, talks about how to keep kids healthy and safe while playing organized sports
On Call: Kids and Pets
(January 14, 2013, WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital helps parents understand issues about selecting a family pet
How to Fight the Flu
(January 14, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni tells parents how to help their kids beat the flu.
On Call: "Fever" Fears
(January 7, 2013; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital talks about fevers and explains when it's time for parents to be concerned.
On Call: Teens and New Year's Resolutions
(December 31, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital give parents tips about how to discuss and set resolutions for the new year with their teens.
On Call: Baby's Bedtime
(December 17, 2012;WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital talks about good sleeping habits.
On Call: Holiday Safety
(December 10, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital gives parents tips to keep their kids safe during the holidays.
On Call: Trampoline Safety
(December 3, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Partick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital tells parents about the dangers of trampolines and discusses ways to help your kids jump safely.
On Call: The Five Myths of Buying Toys
(November 19, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno joins us for another session of "Truth or Myth", this time exploring some gift-giving guidance to bear in mind throughout the holiday shopping season.
On Call: Fighting the Flu
(November 12, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital talks about Flu season and explains the reasons children and parents should get a Flu shot.
On Call: Ankle Injuries
(November 5, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni talks about way kids can injure their ankles and how parents can identify sprains and breaks.
On Call: Halloween Safety
(October 29, 2012;WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno gives parents some important tips to help keep their kids safe on Halloween.
On Call: The Binky Debate
(October 22, 2012;WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni discusses the use of pacifiers and the appropriate age parents should stop their kids from using them.
On Call: Making your teen a safe driver
(October 15, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) This is National Teen Safe Driving Week. Dr. Richardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital reminds parents about ways to help keep teen drivers safe behind the wheel.
On Call: Fire Safety and Prevention
(October 8, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) This is National Fire Safety and Prevention Month. Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital gives parents some helpful tips to prevent fires in your home and keep your family safe.
On Call: Walking to School
(Oct.1, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital talks about the health benefits of walking to school and the upcoming National Walk to School Day.
On Call: Violence and Television
(September 25, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez joins Good Day to talk about the impact of violent television or video games on children.
On Call: Gaming Safety
(September 17, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno talks about video game safety and "screen time".
On Call: Detecting and Treating Sore Throats
(September 10, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr Lisa Brennan talks about how to treat a sore throat and things you can do to prevent getting a sore throat.
On Call: ER Surprises
(September 3, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni talks about unusual medical situations that arise from time to time in the emergency center.
On Call: Concussion Safety
(August 20, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Patrick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital talks about concussions and symptoms coaches and parents should look for if a child has a hit to their head.
On Call: Preparing Kids for a Hurricane
(August 13, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital discusses how to talk to kids about hurricanes and prepare them when one is on the way.
On Call: Training in the Summer Heat
(August 6, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital talks about ways to keep kids safe in the hot weather and the warning signs to look for when kids get overheated.
Helping kids cope with tragic situations
(July 30, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital gives parents some practical tips to help kids cope and deal with tragic situations.
On Call: Beach Safety and an Update on Whooping Cough
(July 23, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Ricardo Jimenez from All Children's Hospital talks about keeping kids safe at the beach and provides an update on Whooping Cough.
On Call: Common Medical Myths
(July 16, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital answers some of the most common medical myths
On Call: Tips to help keep your kids healthy this summer
(July 9, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Joe Perno from All Children's Hospital gives parents tips to help keep their kids healthy this summer.
On Call: Fireworks Safety
(July 2, 2012;WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Partick Mularoni from All Children's Hospital gives parents important tips to keep their kids safe on the 4th of July.
On Call: Kids and Earaches
(June 18, 2012; WTVT Channel 13) Dr. Lisa Brennan from All Children's Hospital talks about earaches and gives parents tips to keep their kids healthy.
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