The Nevada AAP is an organization of pediatricians who live and work in Nevada and have dedicated their professional lives to the health of all children.
Nevada, USA
Joined June 2018
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Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Thank you @MichaelEMann @billmckibben @FoodieScience @sahdootmd @DmnqBrowning @RebeccaSolnit @JulieKaplow @JenniVanos @ASUHondula @AAPNevada @NVCCAction @docsforclimate @LeannMcAllister @LoriByron2 @alan_deutschman @GovsTaskForce and many others
The people least responsible for climate change are going to pay the most.
Dr. Debra Hendrickson (@climatepeds24) urges us to save the planet for our youngest citizens in THE AIR THEY BREATHE, a timely look at climate change's impact on children: spr.ly/6012gpiCk
Are you a healthcare worker who wants to help improve Project Firstline’s #InfectionControl educational materials? @CDC_Firstline wants to hear from you. bit.ly/3sLCNbQ
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Thanks for your leadership on this important children’s issue, @SenCortezMasto. And thanks @IndivarD & @CLASP_DC for leading the charge to #ProtectFamilies.
"At the end of the day, children are children. We don’t have work requirements for attending public schools. One day I hope we’ll realize is that a basic income is what every child deserves." - @IndivarD at today's @SenateFinance hearing on the #CTC
@AAPNevada members wanting to learn more about diagnosing autism are encouraged to DM @AAPNevada or @TerenceMcAllis2. We'll sign you up for related, local CME.
As a primary care pediatrician in Las Vegas I have run an autism clinic in my practice for more than 5 years. With a little extra training and extra time for extended appointments I am able to make the diagnosis and help get patients the treatment they need to thrive @AAPNevada
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Pediatricians are experts who can make an autism diagnosis with the right additional training and support.
It is important that insurance companies recognize this and cover treatments prescribed by primary care pediatricians. @AAPNevada #Autism publications.aap.org/aapnews…
Memo to @AAPNevada members from chapter VP @TerenceMcAllis2 about #SB302 and other advocacy priorities at #NVLeg 2023.
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Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Medicaid Redetermination packets are mailed out 60 days in advance, don’t miss yours. Visit ow.ly/pVfB50OBn0k if you have recently moved or are moving.
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A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly. Thank you to @MaryHynes1 @reviewjournal for providing practical tips to help families avoid a tragedy. ‘Heat kills’: What to do about kids, pets in hot cars lvrj.com/post/2786249
Here is what parents need to know about the danger of hot cars, and steps they can take to help keep their children safe: healthychildren.org/English/… @healthychildren
Majority of Transgender Youth Maintain Their Gender Identity Five Years After Childhood Social Transition: Study aap.org/en/news-room/news-re… #NVLeg #SB163
A must read! @AAPNevada Board Member Dr. Randi Lampert writes in @TheNVIndy: It is imperative that physicians, schools, community centers and public media resources all work together to ensure that families are prepared for this “unwinding” process. thenevadaindependent.com/art…
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
It is important to keep up on the newest recommendations. In pediatrics most antibiotic courses should be less than 10 days. @AAPNevada #tweetiatrician #choosingwisely
Less is more: Know when to prescribe antibiotics for shorter durations publications.aap.org/aapnews…
Last night, @NevadaWeek took a look at foster care in Nevada. Nevada needs foster parents! vegaspbs.org/blogs/nevada-we…
Becoming a foster parent is a big decision. Follow this @healthychildren link to see answers to some commonly asked questions about becoming a foster parent. healthychildren.org/English/…
@AAPNevada VP Dr. @TerenceMcAllis2 writes in @rgj: This week, #NVLeg has an important opportunity–and responsibility– to stand up for families and doctors in our state by passing #SB302 , a bill to protect health care providers from political persecution. rgj.com/story/opinion/2023/0…
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
In a recent @AAPNews article, AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung recalls the important role her neighbor played in her path to pediatrics and urges other pediatricians to take on roles as mentors. bit.ly/3BuPSY8
Thank you @AmbarNews3LV @News3LV for talking with @AAPNevada Executive Director @LeannMcAllister about keeping kids safe from gun violence. #FedUp #EnoughIsEnough news3lv.com/news/local/mothe…
@AmerAcadPeds recommends that children be included in exercises and drills in general only to the extent that they prepare adults to meet the unique needs of children during a crisis and further children's own preparedness or resiliency. healthychildren.org/English/… @healthychildren
@AAPNevada VP @TerenceMcAllis2 and Executive Director @LeannMcAllister were proud to speak at today's @MomsDemand protest in #LasVegas. #enoughlsenough #FedUp
I support prohibition of children and adolescents less than 21 to own or use high powered semi-automatic weapons, and the requirement for proper storage of those weapons to prevent unintentional access by children of those weapons presented in AB355. @AAPNevada