Cumberland Pediatric Foundation’s podcast, “Cumberland Conversations”, brings together pediatric experts, clinic leaders, and community partners to explore the issues shaping child health across Tennessee. Each episode offers practical insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring conversations designed to support pediatric practices, strengthen care delivery, and uplift the wellbeing of children and families. The focus stays on solutions that help practices strengthen operations, support their care teams, navigate changing polices, and improve outcomes for the families they serve. Whether you’re part of a small rural clinic or a large pediatric group, this podcast gives you useful ideas, timely updates, and stories from the field to help you deliver the best possible care to kids. Join us as we learn, share, and grow together.
Practice Management Minute | From Survival to Sustainability: Newport Pediatrics with Shannon Barnes
What does it take to keep an independent pediatric practice viable when financial pressure, staffing challenges, limited capacity, and the needs of a rural community all collide? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: Practice Management Minute, Shannon Barnes, Practice Administrator at Newport Pediatrics, shares the practice’s experience navigating the challenges—and opportunities—of remaining an independent pediatric practice in rural East Tennessee. The conversation explores Newport ...
13 Oct 2026
Journal Club | Flu, RSV & COVID: Vaccine Updates for Pediatric Practices with Dr. Caitlin Newhouse
What has changed this respiratory season—and what do pediatric practices actually need to know? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: Journal Club, Dr. Caitlin Newhouse, Medical Director for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program under the Tennessee Department of Health, joins us for a practical look at the latest vaccine and immunization considerations facing pediatric practices as respiratory illness season gets underway. The conversation begins with influenza, inc...
23 Sept 2026
CPF Spotlight | Brentwood Children's Clinic with Caroline Prescott, MD
Beyond the Exam Room: Using Social Media to Build Trust Can physicians use social media to educate and connect with families without becoming an “influencer”? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: CPF Spotlight, Dr. Caroline Prescott shares how she began using social media as a pediatrician—and what she has learned about communicating health information in a space where families are already searching for answers. The conversation explores how physicians can use their experience in the ...
10 Sept 2026
Journal Club | Type 1 Diabetes Before Symptoms: Screening, Staging & Prevention with Dr. Bill Russell - PART 2
What if type 1 diabetes could be identified before a child develops the symptoms that traditionally lead to a diagnosis? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: Journal Club, Dr. Bill Russell joins us for an in-depth discussion about the changing understanding of type 1 diabetes—from a condition typically recognized after symptoms appear to an autoimmune disease that may be identified and monitored much earlier. The conversation explores how type 1 diabetes develops, what autoantibody sc...
10 Sept 2026
Journal Club | Type 1 Diabetes Before Symptoms: Screening, Staging & Prevention with Dr. Bill Russell - PART 1
What if type 1 diabetes could be identified before a child develops the symptoms that traditionally lead to a diagnosis? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: Journal Club, Dr. Bill Russell joins us for an in-depth discussion about the changing understanding of type 1 diabetes—from a condition typically recognized after symptoms appear to an autoimmune disease that may be identified and monitored much earlier. The conversation explores how type 1 diabetes develops, what autoantibody sc...
26 Aug 2026
CPF Spotlight | It Started with One Click: Cybersecurity with Jason Wheeler, Part 1
What happens when a single click puts an entire medical practice at risk? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: CPF Spotlight, we welcome Jason Wheeler of Scipio Technologies for a practical discussion on cybersecurity and the rapidly changing threats facing pediatric and family medicine practices. From increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts to compromised passwords and personal devices, we explore why cybersecurity is no longer just an issue for hospitals or large health systems...
12 Aug 2026
Journal Club | Asthma, Wheezing & Alpha-Gal: What the Evidence Says with Dr. Len Bacharier
How should emerging evidence change the way we approach common allergy and asthma concerns in pediatric practice? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations Journal Club, we examine new research addressing three practical questions in pediatric allergy and respiratory care: whether children with mild asthma benefit from anti-inflammatory rescue therapy, whether antibiotics improve outcomes in young children with recurrent wheezing, and how clinicians should interpret testing for alpha-gal sy...
22 Jul 2026
Practice Management Minute | Drive-thru Flu Clinics with Lucinda Vazquez, RN
Drive-through flu clinics can be an effective way to improve vaccine access while minimizing disruption to daily practice operations—but success depends on thoughtful planning and execution. In this episode of The Practice Management Minute, Jessica Ray sits down with pediatric practice manager, Lucinda Vazquez, RN of Heritage Medical Associates (Heritage East), to discuss the operational strategies behind a successful drive-through flu clinic. From selecting the right location and forecastin...
8 Jul 2026
Journal Club | Pediatric Residents' Preparedness, Preceptor Crisis, and Building a Better Doctor with Dr. Rebecca Swan and Dr. Jessica Barnett
In this episode of Cumberland Conversations Journal Club, Dr. Lillard sits down with Dr. Rebecca Swan and Dr. Jessica Barnett to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing pediatric medical education today. From resident preparedness and the growing preceptor shortage to rethinking how we train the next generation of physicians, they explore the research behind these critical issues and share practical strategies to strengthen clinical teaching. Join the conversation as they discuss h...
24 Jun 2026
CPF Spotlight | Arthrogryposis Clinic with Dr. Robert Rinaldi and Lydia Humphries
In this episode of Cumberland Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Robert Rinaldi and Lydia Humphries at Vanderbilt's Arthrogryposis Clinic to explore how their clinic helps children and families navigate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Tune in to hear about Vanderbilt's Arthrogryposis Clinic. Interested in referring a patient? Refer at Vanderbilt's Health Connect at https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/healthcare-professionals/referring-providers or email Cumberland Pediatric Foundati...
10 Jun 2026
Journal Club | Vitamin K, Refusal-Related Consequences, and Transfusions with Dr. Shannon Walker
What happens when personal beliefs, patient autonomy, and medical evidence collide? In this episode of CPF Journal Club, we welcome Dr. Shannon Walker, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for a discussion on two emerging challenges facing healthcare providers: increasing refusal of evidence-based preventive interventions and growing requests for directed blood donations based on ...
27 May 2026
CPF Spotlight l Undiagnosed Diseases Program with Dr. Thomas Cassini
What happens when patients go years without a diagnosis despite countless appointments, tests, and referrals? In this episode of Cumberland Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Cassini, Pediatrician and Geneticist, with Vanderbilt’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the Potocsnak Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disorders. We explore the important work of the Undiagnosed Diseases Center and the impact it has on patients and families searching for answers. Our conversation dives into the c...
13 May 2026
Journal Club l Faltering Weight, Baby-Led Weaning, and Gut Brain Interactions with Dr. Maribeth Nicholson
Join us this week on Cumberland Conversations for our May Journal Club episode where Dr. Robert Lillard, CPF’s Medical Director, and Dr. Maribeth Nicholson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, dive into three articles on faltering weight, baby-led weaning, picky eaters, and more. From key takeaways to real-world applications, they’ll dissect the research, challenge perspectives, and highlight what matters most for you and your practice. T...
29 Apr 2026
Practice Management Minute l Ambulatory Infection Prevention Program with Dr. Natalya Beneschott
In this episode of Cumberland Conversations: Practice Management Minute, we highlight an exciting partnership focused on strengthening infection prevention in pediatric practices. We sit down to discuss with Dr. Natalya Beneschott, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician and Associated Medical Director of Pediatric Infection at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about Vanderbilt's Ambulatory Infection Prevention Program, exploring how this initiative supports clinics in enhancing safety pr...
15 Apr 2026
Journal Club l Measles Antibodies, Aluminum Adjuvants, and Fluoride Exposure with Dr. Buddy Creech
Join us this week on Cumberland Conversations for our first Journal Club episode where Dr. Robert Lillard, CPF’s Medical Director, and Dr. Buddy Creech, CPF’s Board Vice- President and Director of Vanderbilt’s Vaccine Research Program, break down and discuss three compelling articles shaping today’s conversations in healthcare. From key takeaways to real-world applications, they’ll dissect the research, challenge perspectives, and highlight what matters most for you and your practice. This we...
3 Apr 2026
Cumberland Conversations | Pilot
Welcome to the pilot episode of Cumberland Conversations - we're so glad you're here! In this pilot introduction, we sit down with Dr. Robert Lillard, CPF's Medical Director, and Jessica Ray, CPF's Executive Director, to share the vision behind the podcast and what listeners can expect in the episodes ahead. Together, they discuss the mission driving this work, the importance of meaningful conversations in healthcare, and how Cumberland Conversations will serve as a platform to co...
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