Our CEO Ellen D. sharing the Summer Health story and so much more with Jonathan Shooshani ☀️
On this episode of WellBuilt, I sat down with Ellen D., Founder & CEO of Summer Health, a company reinventing pediatric care, giving parents instant access to board-certified pediatricians through text, 24/7. Ellen shared how a late-night ER visit during the pandemic exposed how broken pediatric access had become — and how that moment inspired her to create Summer Health. We covered: 👶 Why pediatric care is one of the most overlooked categories in healthcare 🍼 How Summer Health connects parents with pediatricians in 15 minutes or less, offering trusted, text-based care for everything from fevers to feeding questions 📱 How tech and asynchronous care are reshaping how parents access reliable medical advice 💬 The emotional side of healthcare — building trust, empathy, and connection in a digital-first world 🌡️ The state of pediatrics today, from physician shortages to the rise of concierge models 📚 Ellen’s take on parenting philosophies, screen time, and how raising her three kids has shaped her leadership ❤️ Lessons in balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and wellbeing in a hyperconnected world Link to our full episode below in the comments... #telehealth #pediatrics #familycare #childrenshealth #employeewellbeing #employeebenefits #doctor #patient #virtualcare #babies #children #kids #healthcare #innovation