S13 E1 Measles

Bugs & Beyond: Infectious DiseaseIn this mini series, pediatric focused advanced practice providers will share practical, case-based conversations about common and emerging infections. Each episode connects microbiology with clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship to support evidence-informed care of children and families.Our host for this series is Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC. Danielle is an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of pediatric experience, which includes pediatric intensive care, cardiac intensive care, bone marrow transplant, and currently works on the inpatient infectious disease consult team at the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital.Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just beginning your career in pediatrics, we invite you to join us. Because when it comes to keeping kids healthy, we’re ready to tackle the bugs and everything beyond theOur guest for this episode is Patsy Stinchfield, MS, PNP.For over 30 years Patsy has been as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Infectious Disease specializing in vaccines and infection prevention and control in a children's hospital setting and 45 years in nursing overall. Leading diverse teams, helping set public policy, teaching and public speaking including in all forms of local, national and international media have been a part of her career. As the first nurse in the US to serve as a voting member on CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and first nurse as President of the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, Patsy dedicated her career to teaching professionals and patients on the science and importance of immunization in reducing vaccine preventable diseases.