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The PedsMrkt Quarterly Newsletter is a great way to keep up to date on the latest pediatric innovations, get to know other organizations in the pediatric ecosystem and find opportunities to engage in pediatric innovation discussions.
PedsMrkt Customer Highlight: Kismet Health
Meet Christie Sander, Co‑Founder, President & COO of Kismet Health, a telehealth platform created for healthcare to support, not substitute, the in‑person care pediatric clinicians provide every day.
During this five‑part interview series, Christie Sander shares the story behind Kismet Health, current clinical applications, and what she’s learned about the value of PedsMrkt.
It’s a look at the realities of creating new tools for pediatric care and the mission that drives her work with Co-Founder & CEO Dr. Cierra Gromoff.
How Kismet Health Came to Life
In this opening clip, Christie shares the personal journey that led her to co‑found Kismet Health with Dr. Cierra Goff and the spark that shaped the company’s mission. It’s a look at why Kismet Health exists and the experiences that inspired its creation.
What Kismet Health Is
Here, Christie explains what Kismet Health is in clear, approachable terms and describes how their telehealth platform is designed to support — not replace — the in‑person care clinicians already provide. It’s a helpful orientation to the platform’s purpose, philosophy, and thoughtful design for healthcare.
Continue Watching Kismet's Story
We’re grateful to Christie and the Kismet Health team for opening up about their journey and for being part of the growing community of innovators on PedsMrkt. Every founder brings a new perspective, a new solution, and a new spark to pediatric care. Together, we’re building an ecosystem where those ideas can take root and reach the clinicians who need them.
Product Highlights
smallTalk NICU Egg System
Developed by a neonatologist, the smallTalk NICU Egg is a thoughtfully designed speaker tailored for the unique environment of the NICU. It fosters family connection during a NICU stay by allowing caregivers to share a crucial aspect of bonding and development—their voice.
>> Click here to learn more
MyHeartArt
MyHeartArt is a digital tool developed by the cardiology team at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) that allows anyone on the care team to quickly produce an anatomically correct, artist-quality rendering of a patient’s specific congenital heart defect as well as changes as a patient progresses through care.
>> Click here to learn more
Expanding the PedsMrkt Audience
Over the past several months, our team has been actively promoting PedsMrkt at national health conferences (AAP, CHA, HLTH, PHIS), meeting with hospital leaders, clinicians, industry leaders, and innovators who share our commitment to improving pediatric care. These conversations have sparked meaningful interest, opened doors for collaboration, and helped us strengthen the network that makes PedsMrkt so valuable.
By inviting colleagues to join and contribute, we’re building a diverse, engaged community that reflects the real needs and insights of pediatric professionals and the patients and families they serve. Each new connection expands engagement and awareness and brings us closer to a more collaborative marketplace for pediatric solutions.
We’re excited to continue this momentum as we grow the network and deepen our collective impact across the field to together accelerate pediatric innovation for children everywhere.
Getting to Know the Pediatric Innovation Community: Jo Ann Davis
Building Community Around Single Ventricle Care
Jo Ann Davis, MS, APRN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, a leader in pediatric cardiac care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with single ventricle physiology.
Through the PedsMrkt Community, she’s built a collaborative space where providers can share insights, ask questions, and exchange best practices.
We asked Jo Ann about her vision for collaboration, why community matters in advancing care, and how platforms like PedsMrkt are changing the way providers connect.
If you are interested in starting a community for your specialty area, please reach out to PedsMrkt for more information.
Can you share a bit about your role at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and what drew you to specialize in single ventricle care?
My first nursing job was at the University of Iowa on the pediatric cardiopulmonary unit. I moved out of the state after a year, but exposure gave me an affinity for children with complex cardiac differences. I was a pediatric critical care nurse for 23 years before coming to Nationwide Children’s Hospital as an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner in 2012. When I saw the position posted for the single ventricle (SV) nurse practitioner role, it was the perfect opportunity to marry my passion to support patients and families in a comprehensive manner and make an impact on their day-to-day care as well as improve their long-term trajectory. My intensive care unit background helps me understand the co-morbidities that frequently accompany SV congenital heart disease (CHD) and identify how we are best able to support their complex needs.
Single ventricle physiology presents unique challenges for patients and families. What do you see as the most critical needs in improving care for these children?
Patients with SV physiology require constant vigilance during the interstage period to monitor symptoms and identify early changes that portend worsening of cardiac function or other physical issues that can impact their health negatively. These symptoms are typically subtle and may be misinterpreted as gas pains, teething, viral symptoms, or other common, benign infant concerns. I don’t think it’s being dramatic to say that you can never let your guard down with these children. Our goal is to get them safely to their stage 2 palliative surgery with good growth and preserved cardiac function. Educating all SV caregivers to ensure they respect the fragility is one of the most important aspects of managing the care of infants with SV CHD.
What motivated you to use PedsMrkt Community as a way to foster collaboration among providers?
Several years ago, I wanted to easily communicate and network with single ventricle team members at other centers around the U.S. and the world. The SV patient population is the highest risk in cardiac centers and unique in their needs. The majority of centers with single ventricle teams participated in a collaborative with many active projects to improve quality and quantity of life. However, it was difficult to easily reach out to peers with questions about protocols or team composition. I had the email addresses of a few nurses and nurse practitioners from other centers and started emailing, asking if they would be interested in corresponding to dialogue over common challenges and work together. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and the list grew steadily over the years. The main challenge was that emails were difficult to reference later and inaccessible for those who joined the online community after those emails were sent. I learned of PedsMrkt from a peer at Children’s Mercy and she helped make the connection. Once I learned of the ability to ensure participants are in the SV community, have secure communications and easily reference prior discussions and shared documents, it was an easy decision to transition our discussions to PedsMrkt.
How are you using the PedsMrkt Community to connect providers and share best practices?
PedsMrkt has been a wonderful solution to allow people to easily post a query or share resources. Our prior method of communicating...
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Learn how Jo Ann has fostered effective communication and resource sharing utilizing the PedsMrkt Community.
Connect in the PedsMrkt Community
Access to other pediatric providers in a free community
Connection drives collaboration. Join the over 150 PedsMrkt Community Members. Learn, solve problems and share your best practices. By doing so, we can improve outcomes and experiences for kids.
- Participate in conversations about needs and challenges: "How did you tackle this issue/requirement?"
- Provide feedback to pediatric startups: "Have you thought about infection control for your product? How would this work?"
- Swap best practices: "We recently rolled out a new program at our hospital that I thought I would share."
- Share expertise and useful resources: "Check out this new study."
- Move existing listserv conversations over to improve communication: Share and save links/videos and search or reference past posts.
LEARN MORE & JOIN TODAY* (note: it's free- we just think connecting is important)
*Please note that membership in this community is open only to healthcare professionals (NPI number required) and to PedsMrkt MrktPlace Members.
MrktPlace Highlight
Firstday Healthcare
Firstday Healthcare is a technology-enabled digital health service founded by Dr. Sommers, a neonatologist, to support babies transitioning home after the NICU. Their mission is to deliver continuous, hospital-grade care beyond discharge through FDA-approved wireless monitoring, real-time data analytics, and 24/7 care coordination.
>> Click here to learn more
My PowerPak: Harnessing Care, Connection, and True Help
The My PowerPak app was created to harness love, care, and true support, and to turn those emotions into meaningful action. While keeping people informed is important, empowering them to do something is life changing. During medical crises or caregiving challenges, friends and family often ask, “What can I do?” My PowerPak puts that answer in the palm of your hand. It is completely free, with no strings attached.
Bringing it All Together in One App
Caring for a loved one should not require juggling endless texts, calendars, and donation links across different apps. My PowerPak brings everything into one place so families can focus their energy where it matters most: supporting each other.
With My PowerPak you can:
- Share updates, milestones, and moments so no one misses the story. (Journal)
- Coordinate care, rides, meals, volunteers, and appointments. (Calendar)
- Ask for help anytime, with anything. (Tasks)
- Accept secure donations to support care expenses. (Fundraise)
- Share exactly what would help most. (Wishlist)
- Chat in-app to keep conversations organized. (Messenger)
- Decide what to share, with whom, and how widely. (Privacy)
- Share details such as allergies, dietary preferences, and helpful links. (My Story)
How it Works at Rady Children's Hospital
When Rady Children’s Hospital explored new ways to strengthen family support, My PowerPak stood out as a simple, human solution in a sea of scattered tools. Families facing medical uncertainty often juggle multiple apps, phone lists, and group texts just to stay organized. My PowerPak brings those threads together in one place for communication, coordination, and encouragement.
After a thoughtful review by Rady leadership and the Patient Family Advisory Council, the hospital formally endorsed and integrated My PowerPak into its patient support materials. Each admission packet now includes a bilingual one-page guide to help families get started immediately. Department leaders across PICU, CTICU, NICU, Medical, Hem/Onc, Social Work, and Child Life have participated in live demonstrations to ensure staff are ready to introduce the resource to families. As the Associate Chief Nursing Officer shared, “The team is truly excited about your program.”
Rady’s commitment goes beyond endorsement. Flyers now welcome families in many department lobbies, and continued collaboration helps refine how My PowerPak supports real-world needs. This partnership reflects a shared goal: making every family’s journey a little easier and reminding them they are never alone in it.
To learn more or explore partnership opportunities with us, visit the PedsMrkt Product Page. Together, we can create a more caring and connected world, one family at a time.
>> Click here to learn more
1. Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today
A review of the latest literature and thought leaders in pediatric cardiovascular care.
Host: Robert H. Pass
Avg Length: 33 min
2. Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's HealthPodcast
Exploring people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health.
Host: Carol Vassar
Avg Length: 27 min
3. Talking Pediatrics
Talking Pediatrics is a clinical podcast by Children's Minnesota. Our guests, data, ideas and practical tips will surprise, challenge and perhaps change how you care for kids. We want to know the issues and concerns that are important to you in your clinical practice.
Host: Dr. A. Kade Goepferd
Avg Length: 25 min
January
Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days 2026
January 18-22, 2026
In-Person and Virtual
Details: Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days offers an overview of current data on medical and surgical conditions affecting children and adolescents. The course is designed for medical providers caring for children including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, resident fellows, and allied health professionals.
Where: Kapolei, HI
January 18-22, 2026
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In-Person and Virtual
February
10th Annual Mayo Current Epilepsy in Clinical Practice: Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment
February 5-7, 2026
In-Person and Virtual
Details: The course provides an in-depth review of current clinical practices for identifying seizures and epilepsy, alongside the use of adjunctive EEG testing. It also highlights how technology can sometimes contribute to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Delivered in an interactive, didactic format with multimedia presentations, the program encourages audience engagement. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions about discussed cases or present their own cases to the faculty panel.
Where: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
February 5-7, 2026
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In-Person and Virtual
Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children’s IBD Collaborative Care Team Bootcamp
February 21-22, 2026
In-Person and Virtual
Details: This course provides an in-depth examination of IBD throughout all stages of life, exploring its varied epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and emerging treatment approaches. It also addresses the psychosocial and practical challenges encountered by patients and care teams. By promoting open communication and collaboration, the bootcamp seeks to enhance the transition of care from pediatric to adult services for individuals living with IBD.
Where: Phoenix, AZ
February 21-22, 2026
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In-Person and Virtual
ViVE 2026
February 22-25, 2026
Details: ViVE 2026 is a digital health event that focuses on healthcare transformation, uniting C-suite executives, digital health leaders, buyers, startups, investors, policymakers, patients, and solution providers.
With more than 500 healthcare companies participating, this event fosters a dynamic professional community and provides numerous networking and collaboration opportunities.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
February 22-25, 2026
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March
2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference
March 9-12, 2026
HIMSS26 is not just a conference; it’s a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization. From Monday to Thursday, talk health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis and redesign, and all the latest in health IT.
Where: Las Vegas, NV
March 9-12, 2026
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