Get to know University of South Alabama's new Pediatric Interim Chair, Dr. Benjamin Estrada! We talk about what's going on in infectious disease, as well as what Dr. Estrada looks forward to in his new role!

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Hearing loss is the most common birth defect so early newborn screening is important! Joining us today is AL Department of Public Health's Newborn Screening Nurse Supervisor, Mary Wigham! We'll learn about the newborn hearing screen, why it's important, the types of hearing screens, risk factors for congenital hearing loss and more!

For more information from the AL Dept of Public Health: click here.

For more information from the AAP on hearing screening: click here.

For info on National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM): click here.

For more information on Hands and Voices: click here.

For more information on cytomegalovirus: click here.

Check out the AL Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB): click here.

Thanks again to the AL Department of Public Health's Immunization Division for sponsoring this episode!

Check out another awesome resource in the state of Alabama! VitAL is here for everyone to help not only Alabamians struggling with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges, but also for those who love and care for them! Joining us today is Shanna McIntosh to tell us more!!

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Check out the VitAL Annual Conference: click here.

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