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Wisconsin, USA
Joined September 2010
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.@MedicalCollege, @childrenswi, @nasw, #Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, @WIAAP, @WisMed, @WIPublicHealth and others registered against the bill. @WIFamilyAction is the only group registered in favor. wispolitics.com/2023/witness…
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AAP, Wisconsin Chap. retweeted
We're proud to announce the first installment of our Fall Webinar Series: “Recent Advances in RSV Passive Immunization for Infants & Vaccine Recommendations for Seniors & Pregnant Individuals.” Register: bit.ly/3Q6Hx5h #ImmunizeWisconsin #FallWebinarSeries #RSVUpdates
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AAP, Wisconsin Chap. retweeted
Each year in the U.S., some 58,000-80,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (#RSV) infection. Learn more about protecting your baby. bit.ly/2HBXXkY
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ICYMI, starting Monday you can order free #covid19 tests from the government again. Why does this matter? Because you have to test before you can treat, and treatment can ⬇️ duration of illness, chance of hospitalization, and also long covid.
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August is children's eye health and safety month. Do you know the warning signs of vision problems in infants and children? Click the link to learn more. bit.ly/3s5KysN
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Meet Dr. Michelle Fiscus! In our latest #WeArePediatricians, Dr. Fiscus talks about why she became a pediatrician (it’s only partly about the stickers). She shares the privilege of how patient trust means she can support her patients’ mental health even at the hardest of times.
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It’s been a whirlwind of a week, but I’m back at the hospital doing what I love most — taking care of patients!
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I was horrified and saddened to learn that gun violence turned what should have been a happy milestone for families into a night of tragedy and fear, right here in my home state of Virginia. My heart goes out to my community, and my resolve continues to keep children safe.
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AAP, Wisconsin Chap. retweeted
Routine immunizations, or vaccines, are an important part of keeping kids healthy. Check with your health care provider or local health department and make sure your kids are up to date. Find more info at dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunizati… #Vax2Protect @WIAAP
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Visiting the dentist can be a stressful experience for both children and adults. Check out this article to learn more about what you can do to help your child stress less when it's time to see the dentist. ow.ly/kngv50NBGS7
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“Parents made it through this winter thanks to our pediatricians. The least we can do is show them the same care they give our kids...” @Washingtonpost looks at all pediatricians have been up against, with quotes from @drsandychung and @DoctorNatasha. washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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Distribution of acute appendicitis care in children: A statewide assessment of the surgeons and facilities providing surgical care surgjournal.com/article/S003… @CGeorgeades @MCWPedSurg @MCWSurgery @SWexner @juliomayol @SyedAAhmad5 @CaitlinWHicks @drmlb @nlavellaneda #SoMe4Surgery
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AAP, Wisconsin Chap. retweeted
It's the @RaisingWisc State Advocacy Day, brought to you by @WIAAP, @4wiaihm, @EarlyEdMatters, and @RORWI! Multidisciplinary group of attendees meeting virtually and in-person with their elected officials to ask for investments in child and family well-being around: (1/2)
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Missed our live webinar about vital signs last week? No worries, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel! Find it here: buff.ly/3X7DKou
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Join our partners @RaisingWisc @WIAAP @4WIAIMH on March 1 for Early Childhood Health and Wellbeing Advocacy Day bit.ly/3GXKuz2 #ForKidsHealth
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Join AIM in building awareness for National Influenza Vaccination Week - December 5-9, 2022! Explore their toolkit at: bit.ly/Influenza-Vaccination… and help keep Wisconsin healthy and safe this winter season! #Flu #Influenza #FluVaccine #Immunizations #Toolkit #Awareness #IMWI
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In the latest #MentalHealthMattersAAP video, pediatrician Rebekah Fenton shares mental health tips for teens and discusses how comparisons between what someone sees on social media versus their own life can cause feelings of anxiety. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/OP30V-d54…
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AAP, Wisconsin Chap. retweeted
Update your address and other contact information online at access.wi.gov or in the #MyACCESS app. Allow push notifications so you can get important updates anywhere, anytime. #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid
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ECHC is excited for our webinar next week discussing shared decision-making. We will be hosting a panel style discussion on 12/1 at 1 PM. This webinar comes with the opportunity to earn FREE early childhood continuing education credits! Register here: buff.ly/3t0ai7a
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