Girl Dad. PEM Doc @LeBonheurChild. Graduate of @UTHSC_PEM. Advocate for children. Passionate about injury prevention. Tweets are my own.

Memphis, TN
Joined October 2011
Join @T4CIP in an hour for a #StoreMedsSafe webinar, 2-3 p.m. ET! Hear from experts Dr. Hannah Hays, Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt, and Dr. Wendy Stephan. Moderated by Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh. Register: bit.ly/T4CIP-MedSafetyWebina…
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T4CIP is a one-year training program for medical students, residents, and fellows that teaches them about child injury prevention and advocacy. For more info visit T4CIP.org. Applications will open in October for next year’s cohort. #ButtonBatterySafety
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Alex Coleman from @3onyourside sat down with Pediatric Emergency Physician @DabblingDoc about the dangers of distracted driving and what parents can do to protect their children. Watch their conversation at ow.ly/Lm7s50VKMZR
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Nick Watkins, MD retweeted
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Habits that have a high rate of return in life: - sleeping 8+ hours each day - lifting weights 3x week - going for a walk each day - saving at least 10 percent of your income - reading every day - drinking more water and less of everything else - leaving your phone in another room while you work
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Nick Watkins, MD retweeted
Hope eveyone is ready to join us tomorrow as we talk and learn about #TeenDrivingSafety Sign up to watch the webinar bit.ly/RulesForTheRoadWebina…. Post about teen driving 🚗 safety on social media using #RulesForTheRoad. #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
One week from today (on 10/23) our teen driving safety #RulesForTheRoad Day of Action takes place. Join us by posting about #TeenDriving safety on social media, registering for our webinar, and participating in the X chat.
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Today, we’re kicking off the first annual SMART Week to spread the word about the critical importance of secure gun storage! Change happens every day through meaningful conversation with friends, family, neighbors, and community leaders. As we prepare for the school year, let’s normalize conversations about gun safety and spread the #BeSMART message far and wide.
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NEW: Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence. Firearm violence is a public health crisis in America that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our country. Surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-v… 1/10
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Nothing is killing children and teens in the U.S. more than guns. We don’t have to live like this. Our children shouldn’t be dying like this. This #WearOrange Weekend, join us in calling attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis.
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Let's ensure our kids are as protected during car rides as they are within the comfort of home. #checkbeforeyouchange
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Keeping children in the right car seat in the back seat of the car is most important to keep them safe. It is important to take the time to secure them in their seat.#CheckBeforeYouChange #T4CIP
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It isn't too late to join in our X chat on #ChildPassengerSafety today starting in 20 min. Take a look at the questions and join in by posting from 11 am - noon ET and include #CheckBeforeYouChange. Questions can be found at bit.ly/T4CIP-ChildPassengerS…
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I never imagined as I was graduating from my training ten years ago that firearms would be the leading cause of death for children in TN. We must act to prevent these senseless deaths and injuries and keep children safe in their homes and communities. #EndGunViolence
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Bowling alleys. Bars. Walmarts. Schools. Places of worship. This crisis is unique to America—and so are our weak gun laws.
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A7 We think this video by @T4CIP_ is amazing at demonstrating how to talk to families about safe edibles storage during healthcare visits. 🤩 Check it out below! #SafeEdiblesStorage
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Safeguard your Halloween treats! 🎃🍬 With the spookiest night approaching, remember the importance of #SafeEdiblesStorage to protect little ones from accidental access.
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Replying to @T4CIP_
This graph shows how the % of THC in products has been ⬆️ over the years. Because this is not a regulated industry, some products have as much as 30-40% concentration. In other words, what is on the market now is much stronger than what it used to be. #SafeEdiblesStorage
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Halloween is coming... and candies might not be just sugar. Keep your little one safe! #SafeEdiblesStorage
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AGAIN. A 2-year-old boy was shot in the head and critically wounded when his brother found a loaded gun in their father’s van and discharged it. The shooting happened in the parking lot of a North Carolina church, where the boys’ father is a pastor. etwn.us/3M6k8hK
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Two 13-year-old boys were shot and wounded during their football practice after an 11-year-old peer was able to access an unsecured firearm from his mother’s vehicle. This tragedy was wholly preventable. Secure firearm storage saves young lives. etwn.us/3PESIAG
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