Athletic trainers do more than tape ankles and treat sprains — they’re the critical connection between schools, hospitals, coaches, and student athletes. In this episode of Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow, host Ryan Howard talks with Cody Walker, Supervisor of Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, about the essential role trainers play in protecting young athletes.

🎙️ Inside this episode:
- How athletic trainers serve as the first line of defense on the field
- The medical bridge between youth athletes, doctors, and emergency care
- Real-world stories of trainers identifying life-threatening conditions
- How trainers help schools implement emergency action plans
- The role of trainers in preventing and responding to:
▫️ Heat illness
▫️ Concussions
▫️ Sudden cardiac arrest

🏈 From sideline assessments to hospital referrals, athletic trainers are keeping kids safer — and getting them the care they need, fast.

📌 Why this matters:
In high school sports, every second counts. Whether it's recognizing signs of heatstroke, responding to a heart emergency, or guiding return-to-play after injury, athletic trainers are trusted experts in youth health and safety.

🫀 Learn about Project ADAM and why every school should have an AED and cardiac response plan.
📋 Coaches and schools — don’t forget your annual training requirements under Arkansas AAA guidelines!

In this episode of Providing Pediatrics: A Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow, host Charles Wooley sits down with Dr. Deidre Wyrick, Trauma Medical Director at Arkansas Children's, to discuss the national Pediatric Readiness (PEDS Ready) initiative. With over 24 million children seeking emergency care each year—90% of them in adult facilities—this conversation shines a light on a critical gap in pediatric emergency preparedness across the U.S. and Arkansas.

🩺 Topics Covered:

• What “PEDS Ready” really means for emergency departments & EMS
• Arkansas’ pediatric readiness score (and why it matters)
• The importance of the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)
• Real-life challenges in rural pediatric emergency care
• How facilities can take the national readiness survey and improve care
• The role of Arkansas Children's Hospital in supporting providers statewide

💡 Whether you're a healthcare provider, EMS professional, or work in hospital leadership, this episode is a must-watch for understanding how to improve pediatric outcomes and save lives.

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In this episode, host Charles Wooley sits down with Beth Hanks-Clark, CNP, of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, for a powerful and personal conversation about pediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)—from severe trauma to mild concussions—and how early intervention and follow-up care are changing outcomes for kids.

👶 What You’ll Learn:

• The differences between mild, moderate, and severe pediatric TBIs
• Why many children with concussions were being lost to follow-up
• How the Concussion Consult Program is filling that critical gap
• The role of inpatient consults in improving continuity of care
• The importance of “Return to Learn” vs. “Return to Play”
• Arkansas Children’s leadership in concussion care and rehabilitation

🧠 Whether you're a healthcare provider, school official, coach, or parent—this conversation offers critical insight into how early education, follow-up, and advocacy are helping children heal and thrive after brain injury.

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Ever wondered how kids continue their education while in the hospital? In this episode, we take you inside the Arkansas Children's Hospital School Program, where dedicated teachers provide personalized learning to young patients. From one-on-one sessions at the bedside to group lessons and coordinating with students' community schools to manage expectations and navigate returning to school, these educators go above and beyond to ensure every child stays on track. Hear their inspiring stories, the challenges they overcome, and why they love making a difference in their students' lives.

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On this episode of Providing Pediatrics, Charles sits down with flight nurse Matthew Whaley of Angel One Transport here at Arkansas Children's to discuss delivering newborns in the pre-hospital setting. They discuss when to stop and deliver versus when to transport, specific equipment needed for delivery, emergent concerns that may arise and what to do about them, as well as an in-depth discussion around the resuscitation of the neonate in the pre-hospital setting.

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Braden, the 3D Print Lab Manager at Arkansas Children's Hospital, to explore how cutting-edge 3D printing technology is transforming pediatric care.

In this episode of the Arkansas Children’s Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow podcast, host Ryan Howard sits down with Andrew Ghrayeb, a music therapist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. They discuss the transformative power of music therapy in pediatric care, how it aids in motor skills, speech recovery, and emotional well-being. Andrew shares insights on working with children across various units, from rehabilitation to the NICU, and offers a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a music therapist. Learn about the role of music therapy, its benefits, and the dedication behind the scenes in improving the lives of young patients.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the healing power of music!

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In this episode of Providing Pediatrics, host Charles Wooley talks with Brian Eble, MD, Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine at Arkansas Children's about a variety of cardiac emergency topics. Dr. Eble serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Exercise Laboratory at ACH and the education coordinator for the medical students and pediatric residents rotating through cardiology. Topics include cardiac emergencies in sports, having a plan for when those cardiac emergencies happen, and a breakdown of the high profile case of Damar Hamlin, NFL player who had sudden cardiac arrest in a game. Dr. Eble also answers viewer questions.

Brian Eble, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Pediatric Cardiology section of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), practicing at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH).

Dr. Eble received his MD in 1999 from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He completed his pediatric residency at ACH and UAMS in 2002 and spent an additional year as a pediatric critical care fellow at ACH. He then completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in 2006.

Dr. Eble returned to ACH in July 2006 following completion of his formal training. He is board-certified in pediatric cardiology. He is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine. His clinical interests include pediatric cardiac intensive care and pediatric exercise stress testing. Research interests include hemodynamic monitoring of perioperative patients following cardiac surgery and serial exercise testing in patients with palliated or corrected heart disease.

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