DiscoverWell Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health PodcastEp. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley
Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley

Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley

Update: 2025-10-02
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we speak with Adela Casas-Melley, MD, Chair of Surgery, Nemours Children's Health. She shares her journey from a young Cuban immigrant in Miami to a leader in pediatric surgery, how her family’s belief in education guided her, the challenges she faced, and the legacy she’s creating through mentorship and advocacy.

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Featuring: 
Adela Casas-Melley, MD, Chair of Surgery, Nemours Children's Health

Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.

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Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley

Ep. 157: Celebrating Heritage & Advancing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Adela Casas-Melley

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