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Mentions in Local and National NewsDr. Hill is a Health Expert Contributor for Many News Outlets
When local and national news outlets need a reliable pediatric expert, they often turn to Dr. David Hill. A journalist himself, Dr. Hill has been a commentator for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, serves on the Board of Advisors of Parents Magazine, and is a regular contributor to Parents and other national publications. He is an official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, providing statements that accurately reflect current AAP policy.
The following is a sample cross-section of articles Dr. Hill has helped source. If your publication needs a physician or pediatric contributor, feel free to contact David Hill today.
Dr. Hill is cited as a top pediatrician by local and national news outlets.
National Media Outlets
- Reach Out and Read Podcast, February 3, 2022. Navsaria, D. “Co-parenting through separation and divorce.”
- CNN.com, January 3, 2022. LaMotte, S. “Pediatrician answers your questions on Pfizer Covid-19 booster for ages 12-15“.
- CNN.com, October 10, 2021. LaMotte, S. “How to talk to your 5- to 11-year-old kids about getting the Covid-19 vaccine“.
- WebMD, July 27, 2021. Davis, KW. “Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive Issues With a Doctor“.
- WWAY TV3, May 11, 2021. Bouchelle, S. “‘Most exciting development in months’: Locals react to vaccine approval for kids 12-15“.
- Chicago Tribune, December 16, 2020. Bowen, S. “How parents (and kids) can stay sane over the holidays“.
- US News and World Report, November 23, 2020. Murez, C. “Does parents’ nagging kids about screen time even matter?“
- CNN Health, October 16, 2020. Villano, M. “A key to happiness for dads? Being present with newborns“.
- The New York Times, June 16, 2019. “The Damage of Dad-Shaming.” Dr. Perri Klass.
- Healthline.com, February 27, 2019. “Can Removing Anti-Vaxx Posts on Facebook Help Stop Outbreaks?” Geigen Mammoser.
- RadioMD, February 12, 2019. “Beware Teen Dating Violence.” Melanie Cole.
- The Washington Post, February 12, 2019. “6 Ways parents Can Help Kids Strike a Balance Between Screen Time and the Real World.” Mari-Jane Williams.
- Medscape Pediatrics, January 28, 2019. “Increased ScreenTime Delays Development in Young Kids.” Troy Brown, RN.
- Healthline.com, January 20, 2019. “Taking Away Screen Time from Kids Leads to More Screen Time Later.” Leah Campbell.
- Chicago Tribune, November 13, 2018. “What Do You Say When Your Child Asks You the Meaning of a Sexual Word?” Christen A. Johnson.
- Wall Street Journal, November 6, 2018. “Alexa Can Do Many Things but Won’t Call 911.” Sarah Krouse.
- Healthline, September 11, 2018. “Can Video Games Actually Teach Kids Empathy? New Study Says Yes.” Leah Campbell.
- Healthline, August 14, 2018. “Children Now Stare at Screens 6 Hours a Day… How Can We Reduce That?” Matt Berger.
- CNN.com, August 7, 2018. “Limit Screen Time to Protect Your Child’s Heart, American Heart Association Says.” Sandee LaMotte.
- New York Times, July 19, 2018. “Big Move for Big Bird: Sesame Street Is Entering Classrooms.” Sally Ho, Associated Press.
- Wall Street Journal, July 11, 2018. “Alexa, Don’t Let My 2-Year-Old Talk to You That Way.” Sue Shellenbarger.
- Chicago Tribune, July 3, 2018. “Invited a child over for a play date and a sibling came too? Here’s how to handle.” Christen A. Johnson.
- Chicago Tribune, May 31, 2018. “Want to Limit Your Tween’s Smartphone Use this Summer? There’s an App for That.” Nara Shoenberg
- Healthline.com, May 27, 2018. “How Smartphones Are Causing Kids to Experience ‘Altered Childhoods.’” Leah Campbell.
- New York Times, April 18, 2018. “Maryland Schools May Tell Children When It’s Time to Log Off.” Natasha Singer.
- Tucker Carlson Tonight, Fox News, April 9, 2018. “Tech Tyranny: Is Tech More Addictive Than Opioids?”
- Fatherly.com, March 29, 2018. “Why Toddlers Love Commercials, According to Science.” Lauren Vinopal.
- The Washington Post, March 15, 2018. “For Parents with Younger Kids: To March or Not?” Amy Joyce.
- Healthline.com, March 14, 2018. “Reality TV Can Be Unhealthy for Participants as Well as Viewers.” Leah Campbell.
- Variety, March 13, 2018. “Hooked on Hardware? Tech Giants Face Tough Questions Over Device Addiction.” Todd Spangler.
- BBC Mundo, March 8, 2018. “¿Cuál Es El Mejor Momento Para Darle a los Niños un Teléfono Celular?” Lucia Blasco.
- The New York Times, February 19, 2018. “Contraception for Teenagers.” Jane Brody.
- RadioMD, January 30, 2018. “Dangerous Teen Behaviors: Internet Challenges.” David L. Hill, MD and Melanie Cole, MS.
- Healio.com, January 30, 2018. “Call to action: Facebook should ‘pull the plug’ on Messenger Kids for kids’ health.” Janel Miller.
- Christian Science Monitor, July 8, 2016 “How parenting best practices went from ‘screen time’ to boundary setting,” Lucy Schouten.
- Parents Magazine, July 22, 2016. “12 Milestones You Shouldn’t Overlook.” Charlotte Latvala.
- OZY.com, October 11, 2016. “Paternity Wear for the Cool Dad” Zara Stone.
- Time Magazine, October 21, 2106. “What the New Screen Time Guidelines for Kids Really Mean” Markham Heid.
- Time Magazine, October 27, 2016. “5 Ways to Help Your Kids Have a Healthy Relationship With Technology” Markham Heid.
- NPR.org, October 28. 2016. “Do Parents Invade Children’s Privacy When They Post Photos Online?” Tara Haelle.
- NPR, November 4, 2016. “The Upshot Of New Screen Time Guidelines? Spend Time With Your Kids.” Alva Noe.
- Reuters Health News, December 20, 2016. “Lots of Screen Time Tied to Obesity” Lisa Rapaport.
- Consumer Reports, March 14, 2017. “How to Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time” Catherine Roberts.
- The Christian Science Monitor, March 16, 2017. “Google ‘Family Link’ gives parents a way to monitor preteens’ accounts” Patrick Reilly.
- USA Today, April 24, 2017. “Parents Are Flipping Car Seats Too Soon; TurnAfter 2 Wants to Change That” Ashley May.
Local Media Outlets
- Reach Out and Read Podcast, February 3, 2022. “Co-parenting through separation and divorce.” Navsaria, D.
- CNN.com, January 3, 2022. “Pediatrician answers your questions on Pfizer Covid-19 booster for ages 12-15.” LaMotte, S.
- CNN.com, October 10, 2021. LaMotte, S. “How to talk to your 5- to 11-year-old kids about getting the Covid-19 vaccine“
- WebMD, July 27, 2021. Davis, KW. “Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive Issues With a Doctor“
- WWAY TV3, May 11, 2021. Bouchelle, S. ‘Most exciting development in months’: Locals react to vaccine approval for kids 12-15.
- Chicago Tribune, December 16, 2020. Bowen, S. “How parents (and kids) can stay sane over the holidays“.
- US News and World Report, November 23, 2020. Murez, C. “Does parents’ nagging kids about screen time even matter?“
- CNN Health, October 16, 2020. Villano, M. “A key to happiness for dads? Being present with newborns“.
- Huffington Post, October 11, 2020. Bologna, C. “Pediatricians reveal how they feel about trick-or-treating this year“.
- NC Health News, September 21, 2020. Barnes, G. “Testing for lead in children declines in NC during pandemic“.
- Reader’s Digest, August 16, 2020. Chorney, S. “6 Things that science says can shorten your life—and what you can do about them“.
- WBTV News Channel 3, July 2, 2020. Boll, J. “Back-to-school: Taking a look at options and consensus during a pandemic“.
- The Washington Post, June 23, 2020. Rubin, B. “How do parents navigate the pandemic when one is more lax about social distancing?“
- WBTV News, July 2, 2020. Boll, J. “Back-to-school: Taking a look at options and consensus during a pandemic“.
- WGN TV, May 22, 2020. Miller, K. Midday Fix: Advice on co-parenting and calming kids fears during this pandemic with the authors of ‘Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Putting Your Children First’.
- Healthline.com, April 23, 2020. Stephens, C. “Help! My baby won’t stop“
- NPR’s Morning Edition, March 19, 2020. Blair, E. “Yes, You Can Take Your Kids For A Walk“.
- The New York Times, March 10, 2020. Hoffman, J. “A call to arms: Under attack, pro-vaccine doctors fight back.“
- The Washington Post, March 6, 2020. Rubin, BM. “A lesson in civics or indoctrination? Deciding whether to bring kids to political protests.“
- Scripps National News, March 5, 2020. Stewart, C. “Psychology of viral challenges.”
- Reuters, January 20, 2020. Rapaport, L. “Parents think teens spend too much time playing video games.“
- Healthy Children Radio (RadioMD), January 7, 2020. “Firearm Safety.” Melanie Cole, RD, and David L. Hill, MD.
- Healthy Children Radio (RadioMD), December 10, 2019. “Holiday Mental Health Tips for Kids and Parents.” Melanie Cole, RD, and David L. Hill, MD.
- The New York Times, November 12, 2019. “Is it too soon to give my kid a tablet?” Christina Caron.
- WRAL TV, July 5, 2019. “New Guidelines Say Kids as Young as 1 Can Benefit from Swim Lessons.” Rick Armstrong.
- CBS 17 Raleigh, July 2, 2019. “Local Pediatricians Encourage Swimming Lessons for Children; Families.” Robert Richardson.
- WECT News, August 13, 2018. “Fight the Bite: Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Your Kids.” Alex Guarino.
- WECT News, June 18, 2018. “Extreme Heat Puts Children, Elderly at Risk for Heat Exhaustion.” Alex Guarino.
- WWAY News, April 18, 2018. “Report: Wilmington Is One of the Cleanest Cities in the Country.” Kirsten Gutierrez.
- WMFE Radio, March23, 2018. “Intersection: Student Led Activism.” Matthew Peddie.
- WSFX Fox News Wilmington, May 11, 2016. Breast Milk Sharing: Is It Safe?” Marissa Hundley
- WECT News, December 24, 2015. “Leland Doctor Talks Football Safety asConcussion Hits Theaters,” AJ Ricketts.
- WECT News, June 24, 2015. “Use Caution, Surfaces Extremely Hot,” Janae Frazier.
- WFAE 90.7, April 29, 2015. “Legislation Aims To Bar Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership,” Lucy Perkins.
- WECT News, April 15, 2015. “Study: About 30 percent of NHCS kindergartners obese or overweight,” Janae Frazier.