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Thank you Dr. Szilagyi for your inspiring leadership as AAP President during the past year. I am honored to follow you and to continue working with you and our colleagues on behalf of children and families. #PutKids1st.
As my tenure comes to a close, I'm filled with deep gratitude. Witnessing the incredible work of my fellow members this year has been humbling and made me so proud to be a pediatrician. I'm grateful for every one of you as we stand together on behalf of children and families.
Congratulations to new #FutureFAAP members this #MilitaryMatch Day. Welcome to the pediatrics family! #MilitaryMatch2022 twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
Congress must ensure the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program is included in comprehensive year-end legislation. It’s time all eligible families can receive the many benefits that home visiting can offer. More in my @thehill op-ed: ow.ly/NhqJ50LYyiw
When this bill is signed into law, it will send an important message to these families at a time when affirmation and acceptance is especially needed. 2/2
Last night, the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which requires federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriage. Safe, stable and nurturing families are so important to children’s development and well-being. 1/2
Pediatricians have witnessed first-hand the tragic consequences caused by ingestions of high-powered magnets. The new safety standard will go a long way toward ensuring these dangerous products do not find their way into kid’s hands, preventing serious injuries and saving lives. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
As pediatricians experience stress and threats of violence and public attacks, @AAPPres offers guidance based on insights from trauma-informed care.
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Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP As pediatricians, we recognize that the current crisis makes promoting mental health a necessity for all kids and teens. By declaring the mental health crisis a national emergency, our federal government can help mobilize resources and activities to address children's needs. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
“Pediatricians are the best hope we have at fixing the world’s problems.” — @AAPPres #AAP2022
Thank you @drmoira777 for your inspiring words and service leading @AmerAcadPeds!
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP We cannot stand by as threats of violence against our members and their patients proliferate with little consequence. We call on @TheJusticeDept to investigate these attacks and social media platforms to reduce the spread of the misinformation enabling them. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
.@AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi talked to the @TODAYshow about the importance of early childhood development and the home visiting program that supports new moms and their babies in need. on.today.com/3CmW1H6
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP I’m honored to be at the #WHConfHungerHealth today in DC. Pediatricians play a vital role in identifying nutrition insecurity in their patients, and this important work will help ensure that families in need can be connected to resources that support strong nutrition. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
It was an honor to speak with Drs. @davhill and @JPBelinkieMD on the latest episode of the @PedsOnCall podcast about my start in pediatrics, my work in foster care, and my advocacy before Congress. Listen here: ow.ly/tQE950KUF0q
Children can’t vote. But we can and we must because our children’s future depends on it. On #VoterRegistrationDay, register to vote at vote.org and remember to #VoteKids.
Remember to take the time you need to support your mental health and reach out and support your colleagues. If you or anyone you know is struggling, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support at 988 or 988lifeline.org. #NPSADay
From pediatricians I’ve met as president, I know the toll the pandemic has taken on mental health. You've worked tirelessly for your patients and even faced harassment simply for doing your jobs. On Physician Suicide Awareness Day, know that AAP and I are here for you. #NPSAday
Children and families seeking asylum deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. We urge elected officials to devote resources to safely and humanely care for those seeking asylum at our borders. publications.aap.org/pediatrics/art…
Welcome to the AAP’s Executive Committee, @DrBenHoffman! I look forward to working with you next year, and I extend heartfelt congratulations to all newly elected District leaders as well. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
In @WSJ, @AAPPres Dr. Szilagyi discusses AAP's approach to caring for gender-diverse and transgender children that allows families to raise questions in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. wsj.com/articles/trans…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP .@AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi reflects on last weekend's Leadership Conference and discusses why AAP will continue to stand up for children and youth who are transgender. aap.org/en/news-room/a…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP We mourn with those whose loved ones were injured, killed and traumatized by yesterday’s mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill. during a Fourth of July parade. Gun violence continues to turn otherwise routine childhood experiences into sites of terror and trauma. @illinoisaap 1/4
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP The AAP applauds the @US_FDA’s decision to remove all JUUL products from the market, marking a major victory for public health. Eliminating these appealing and addictive products from the market is a long overdue step to protect youth. 1/2
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP Thank you @SenatorDurbin for inviting me to testify in front of @JudiciaryDems and to lift up the words of my colleagues in our shared goal to #EndGunViolence in children's lives. I am also grateful to @SenOssoff for using his time to read pediatrician stories.
The number of pediatricians who took the time to tell their stories is a testament to how profoundly gun violence impacts children & how extensively it has transformed our profession. I hope all Senators are moved to enact meaningful policy change after reading their stories. twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
At 11:55 am ET, @AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi will share our top funding priorities for Congress, including gun violence prevention research. Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=TcA1FA… twitter.com/AppropsDems/st…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP As families struggle to rebound from the impacts of the pandemic, some of the protections put in place for them will end when the public health emergency ends on July 15th. @AmerAcadPeds & @GeorgetownCCF urge @POTUS to extend it. Our op-ed in @thehill: bit.ly/398LLGy
In a new policy statement issued today, “Eliminating Race-Based Medicine” we call for critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the practice of medicine to end long-standing inequities in health care. aap.org/en/news-room/n… 🧵m
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP In @AAPNews @AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi shares that pediatricians and the AAP “will keep fighting for sensible, data-driven legislation so every child can go to school and return home safely…” publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/1…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP Join me on April 21st at the @PASMeeting hosted by the @AmerPedSociety to learn about new pediatric research and connect with colleagues. Register now to join me: ow.ly/urkM50IrJx9 #PAS2022
Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to all pediatricians! I know the past two years have been especially challenging, but thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping children and their families safe and healthy. youtube.com/watch?v=Fj8JgI…
I’m excited to join the @PASMeeting on April 21st to speak about the rising youth mental health crisis. Register now to join me in-person or virtually! ow.ly/aKx350IrJvM. #PAS2022
Happy 12th Anniversary to the Affordable Care Act! Because of the ACA, millions of families accessed health coverage and gained protections for pre-existing conditions. #Tweetiatricians, share how the ACA’s passage has impacted you. #ThxACA
Sending good luck to all the pediatricians meeting virtually with their members of Congress today. Thank you for your advocacy to #PutKids1st – you’ll be great! #AAPAdvocacy
"Pediatricians are so much more than doctors. You're healers, teachers, counselors. You're lifelines for parents.” @FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden joined #AAPAdvocacy Conference to share a message about the powerful role pediatricians play in their patients' lives. youtu.be/TG4tPw3nmAA
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP Thank you @SecBecerra for joining @AAPPres at #AAPAdvocacy to speak to the critical role pediatricians play in caring for children, especially during the pandemic. We are grateful for your leadership and will continue to do all we can to keep children healthy and safe.
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP It’s an honor to join my fellow pediatricians at @AmerAcadPeds’s 2022 Virtual Advocacy Conference for three days of advocating on behalf of children. Follow along with #AAPAdvocacy.
Congratulations and a warm welcome to each and every #FutureFAAP! Welcome to the family! twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…
"You can trust the COVID vaccine for yourself, or your kids, or your grandkids. I do." @AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi joined @AmerMedicalAssn, @ANANursingWorld, @aafp leaders to let parents know the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for kids. #CallYourPediatrician with questions. twitter.com/HHSGov/status/…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP The @AmerAcadPeds is coordinating with the @IPAWorldorg and is ready to support our colleagues in Ukraine and in those countries caring for the refugees.
The @AmerAcadPeds policy statement, “The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children”, details the direct and indirect effects of armed conflict and makes recommendations for clinical practice, systems strengthening and advocacy. ¾ publications.aap.org/pediatrics/art…
The children of Ukraine join the many others around the world exposed to the brutal realities of war and subjected to extreme trauma and suffering. 2/4
Over the last two weeks, we have seen heartbreaking images and read stories of children and families hurt and killed in the devastating attack on Ukraine and forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries. 1/4
Two years have passed since life was upended in ways we could never have imagined. Thank you pediatricians for two years of perseverance during the pandemic and for all you do to keep children and their families safe and healthy. youtube.com/watch?v=Fj8JgI…
The toll of the pandemic has not been felt equally across racial or economic lines, and we must acknowledge these inequities as we help families navigate the right choices to keep themselves and their children safe and healthy. Read AAP's full statement: aap.org/en/news-room/n…
We encourage each family to make a plan that works best for them, while also modeling empathy and discouraging bullying of any child who chooses to mask to protect themselves and their family even when not required to do so. ¾
For some children — including those too young to be immunized and many with special health care needs — masking will still be an important layer of protection for a while longer. 2/4
While @CDCgov's new approach to masks is reasonable, pediatricians urge state and local policymakers to keep in mind the unique needs of children when considering COVID-19 mitigation measures. ¼
To help parents find accurate, trustworthy content about their children’s immunizations, the American Academy of Pediatrics is launching a new video series that answers some of the most common questions parents have about vaccines. Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=HQJkkr…
Retweeted by Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP In @AAPNews, @AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi shares that for pediatricians, the healing process from the stressors of the last two years of the pandemic begins in the connections they establish between themselves and their patients. ow.ly/RE6h50HULPh
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