Podcast: Concussions, Kids and Contact Collision Sports

About the author: Young & Healthy Podcast

The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Kate Berz, DO, is an assistant professor in Sports Medicine, a staff physician in Emergency Medicine, and a team physician at the University of Cincinnati. Her areas of special interest include concussion management, care of the female athlete, and musculoskeletal injuries. She is also the mother of two aspiring young athletes.

Paul Gubanich, MD, MPH, is a sports medicine physician and Co-Director of the Brain Health and Wellness Center at Cincinnati Children’s. His special interests include sport concussion, traumatic brain injury, injury prevention, sports performance and promotion of healthy lifestyles. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and pets, as well as coaching youth sports, traveling, and being active outdoors.