In Episode 7 of California Pediatrics, Yasmine Choroomi, MD and Elizabeth Volpicelli, MD announce the California Cares Food Drive, a statewide initiative and fun competition involving all the pediatric residency programs in California. Pediatric trainees may submit photos and videos of their efforts via email to sopt.districtix@gmail.com and post on social media with the hashtag #CAres as well as tagging their respective chapter (@aapca1, @aapca2, @aapca3, @aapOC).

So to all our listeners — gather your team, set up a bin, and be part of the CAres Food Drive running November 17 through December 19 (2025)

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This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

In Episode 6 of California Pediatrics, hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP have a conversation with special guest Nicole Webb, MD, FAAP as she discusses her professional trajectory and irrevocable passion as an advocate for children.

This is the audio version. All episodes are published in Audio and Video formats.

This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

In Episode 5 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP interview special guest Phyllis Agran, MD, FAAP as she discusses her passion as an advocate for child passenger safety and drowning prevention, both locally in Orange County and statewide in Sacramento.

This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

In Episode 4 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guests Katherine Killmond, MD and Mithya Morton, MD as they discuss the implementation of a Medical Legal Partnership as a tool for pediatric residents in Orange County to assist individuals at risk of homelessness.

This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

Hosts Eric Ball, MD, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guest Benjamin Hoffman MD, FAAP, pediatrician and past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who became involved in advocacy towards safer pediatric products early in his medical career - and continues to do so as a subject matter expert.

This podcast series touches on health topics, tips for parents, and highlights on the guest's career path. Funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

Pediatricians on Social Media – A Public Health Strategy (Episode 2)

Special guest Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAP, a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA is Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer at AltaMed Health Services. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss Dr. Shapiro's trajectory in medicine and how he became involved as a public figure in pediatrics, both on television and social media. @dr_shaps

This podcast series touches on health topics, tips for parents, and highlights on the guest's career path. You may also watch this episode on YouTube

Funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.

(Audio) Smita Malhotra, MD, FAAP is the medical director of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest in the nation. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss the LAUSD health system, and the response after the recent wildfires.

This podcast series touches on health topics, tips for parents, and highlights on the guest's career path. You may also watch this episode on YouTube

Funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four AAP chapters in California (AAP-District IX). Produced by Tomás Torices, MD.