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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
What No One Tells You About the NICU: A Mom’s Honest Story of Strength and Survival | Kathryn Whitaker, BS, MS
In Focus
33 minutes
1 month ago
What No One Tells You About the NICU: A Mom’s Honest Story of Strength and Survival | Kathryn Whitaker, BS, MS
Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with Kathryn Whitaker, SiriusXM Radio Host, Podcaster & NICU Mom, to unpack the emotional, medical, and personal journey of navigating a premature birth. Katherine shares her raw, inspiring story of her son’s 14-week NICU stay, offering insights, hope, and practical advice for families facing similar challenges.
Key Topics:
1. NICU Survival
-Emotional challenges of having a premature baby
-Importance of asking for help and accepting support
-Navigating medical complexities and multiple specialists
2.Parental Advocacy
-Learning to communicate with medical teams
-Asking the right questions
-Understanding your role in your child's care
3. Personal Growth
-Transforming trauma into purpose
-Finding strength through vulnerability
-The long-term impact of the NICU experience
4. Medical Insights
-Retinopathy of prematurity
-Navigating multiple medical interventions
-The importance of family-centered care
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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
