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The EMSC Family Advocacy Network created in 1999 supports improvements in the quality of pediatric medical care.& fosters inclusion of family representation.

 Washington,DC
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Joined December 2011
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AAP Urges Annual Mental Health Checks for U.S. Youth healthday.com/health-news/ch…

Annual Mental Health Screenings Recommended For U.S. Youth

MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (A

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Why So Many Childcare Centers Are Closing - TIME apple.news/Az2-qm3ETRgqtxPG0…

Why So Many Childcare Centers Are Closing

The end of pandemic-era subsidies are forcing many centers to shut their doors or raise rates.

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Study: Most children in fatal crashes improperly restrained sbne.ws/r/Su3O
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Screening tool aids diagnoses of sleep disorders in kids sbne.ws/r/SsXX
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Vaccine exemptions among kindergartners hit record high sbne.ws/r/SqAQ
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Smartphones pose mental health risks for children under 13 sbne.ws/r/SlxS
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Helmets may reduce ICU admissions for motorcycle riders sbne.ws/r/S0W2
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Children's hospital sees increase in mental health cases sbne.ws/r/S0W1
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New Data: Autism Doesn’t Impede Effective Communication medscape.com/viewarticle/new…
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DC Emergency Medical Services for Children

🚑👶💙 Yesterday we celebrated Emergency Medical Services for Children Day! At DC EMSC, we're committed to making sure that every child receives the specialized emergency care they need—when they...

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Small magnet ingestion remains a pediatric risk sbne.ws/r/RXBF
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Active young people are less likely to be depressed - Futurity futurity.org/active-young-pe…

Active young people are less likely to be depressed

"Young people who are less physically active over time have an increased risk of developing symptoms of depression."

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DC Emergency Medical Services for Children FAN retweeted
EMSC Data Center@emscDataCenter13 May 2025
Visit EMSC’s website for details about EMSC Day celebration resources and activities, including a pediatric seizure management webinar May 21 with free CE: bit.ly/EMSforChildrenDay
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DC Emergency Medical Services for Children FAN retweeted
PECARNteam@PECARNteam13 May 2025
Caring for a physically abused child is complex EMSC developed resources to help navigate these situations including ✨History taking tips ✨Concerning PE findings ✨Initial eval & management ✨Communication strategies ✨Dispo bit.ly/3N3RSMO #PEAKChildAbuse #NAT
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Are Emergency Rooms Failing Kids? Study finds over 2,000 pediatric deaths may be preventable yearly investigatetv.com/2025/05/07…

Are Emergency Rooms Failing Kids? Study finds over 2,000 pediatric deaths may be preventable yearly

Doctors behind this research say an affordable, life-saving solution already exists to fully prepare ERs for the needs of pediatric patients.

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How breakfast fuels brain power in children sbne.ws/r/RPYN
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Bike camp empowers students on autism spectrum sbne.ws/r/RFYH
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US measles fight hampered by inconsistent vaccine messaging sbne.ws/r/RG9L
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Data do not show higher birth defect risk from COVID-19 vaccination sbne.ws/r/RFYP
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