#1635: A life in pediatrics | The Best of Our Knowledge

January 24, 2022 00:30:00
#1635: A life in pediatrics | The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge
#1635: A life in pediatrics | The Best of Our Knowledge

Jan 24 2022 | 00:30:00

/

Show Notes

Let’s get this part out of the way first: yes, Dr. Mark Vonnegut is Kurt Vonnegut Jr’s son. And today we are going to talk about a new book that he has written. But this isn’t the great American novel, this is the story of his 40 years as a pediatrician. In those years he has seen massive changes in the American medical system, both good and bad. The name of the book is “The Heart of Caring – A Life in Pediatrics”. Dr. Vonnegut is still a practicing pediatrician living in Milton, Massachusetts.

We’ll also spend an Academic Minute with the importance of pre-natal care. https://www.wamc.org/show/the-best-of-our-knowledge/2022-01-20/1635-a-life-in-pediatrics

Other Episodes

Episode

December 09, 2024 00:17:12
Episode Cover

Spongy moths and ancient sand dunes

The spongy moth caterpillar has been defoliating forests in the United States for more than a century. Now, a study hopes to learn how...

Listen

Episode

April 14, 2025 00:28:31
Episode Cover

Quantum gravity and an abundant aquifer

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Einstein theorized that at the center of a black hole, the laws...

Listen

Episode

July 31, 2020 00:27:30
Episode Cover

#1558: School Librarians Fight COVID Slide | The Best Of Our Knowledge

This week on the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll hear about the fight against COVID slide. Summer slide happens every year. When students return...

Listen