The MCAAP is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Another school shooting... Advice for parents: Listen to your kids, speak honestly, reassure them, limit media, and support their emotions.
Be present, share love, work for change. Thanks, @WCVB.
Full clip:
wcvb.com/article/helping-kid…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
There’s so much at stake when it comes to public policies that impact the health of kids and teens. Here are 10 ways pediatricians can engage before Election Day: bit.ly/4eUO8sS. #VoteKids
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Paul Offit: “I understand we grandfathered in flu deaths [after COVID] but we shouldn’t!”
tiktok.com/@voices4vaccines
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Please join us in celebrating the life & legacy of our co-founder Rosalynn Carter, a true public health champion. Her decades of advocacy for vaccine access & education will ultimately save millions of lives.
❤️❤️❤️
vaccinateyourfamily.org/reme…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
"The physicians who comprise our organizations will not turn our backs on anyone who needs medical care," write the presidents of the MMS, @MassChapterAAP and @MassAFP. Full statement here: ow.ly/r70o50PTzel
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Measles, Other Back-To-School Vaccines: What MA Parents Need To Know patch.com/massachusetts/acro…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
What do MA & NH have in common? They are the only New England states that don’t give full Medicaid coverage to income-eligible kids, regardless of immigration status. It’s time for MA to #CoverAllKids.
Ask your legislators to co-sponsor this bill: bit.ly/3pVtMvU
@HCFA
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
The #provax hearing has been rescheduled to next Wednesday the 26th! Thanks, everyone for your patience. Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn how you can help! #VaccinesSaveLives
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
The @Surgeon_General has been so important for children. Adm Murthy says the youth mental health crisis is “the defining public health challenge of our time” w/record rates of suicide and self harm. “My worry is that we will become numb to these numbers…it’s a moral imperative.”
Tune in now! @Surgeon_General Vivek Murthy and @mitchellreports of @NBCNews talk public health at 9am MT.
Livestream here: aspenideas.org/sessions/surg…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
If you have MassHealth, you need to take steps now to keep your health coverage this year. Call 800-841-2900, or visit masshealthrenew.org to learn more about what steps you need to take.
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
The Juvenile Justice Policy & Data Board released a new report today! It finds that referrals to the #JuvenileJustice system are up from lows of the pandemic. And there's still #RacialDisparities in youth coming into contact w/ our justice system. mass.gov/doc/jjpad-2022-annu… #mapoli
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Watch the @nytimes opinion video to see why children's hospitals are stretched to capacity while facing the triple-demic & mental health crisis. The pediatric health care workforce needs support to ensure every child receives care when/where they need it.
nytimes.com/2023/01/04/opini…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a historic $130 million loan repayment program to support and retain the behavioral health and primary care workforce.
This marks a significant step in addressing the health care workforce shortage in Massachusetts.
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
"Our level of concern (over the increase in cases of #RSV) has been elevated to the point at which we are compelled to share and recommend mitigation measures that can help to prevent illness," write the presidents of the MMS, @MassAFP and @MassChapterAAP. bit.ly/3hUjA2s
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
The CDC’s independent advisors voted unanimously on Wednesday to include COVID shots authorized for kids by the FDA in the federal government’s Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines to kids under age 19 whose families cannot afford them. cnb.cx/3sfre9l
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
In an effort to manage care demand, MHA, alongside @MassDPH, @MassMedical, & @MassChapterAAP, recently issued a letter urging primary care providers to vaccinate their entire patient populations against COVID-19 and the flu.
Read the full letter here: bit.ly/3RutFiA
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Misinterpreting an observational study could lead to increased hesitancy and decreased childhood immunizations. Learn more about what this study actually means from @Voices4Vaccines and @DrPaulOffit
Have you seen anti-vaxxers talking about aluminum and #vaccines? We interviewed @DrPaulOffit on our #VaxTalk podcast to get the real scoop. This episode lacks @PedsGeekMD #VaccinesSaveLives voicesforvaccines.org/ep-65-…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
"People who care about children can and must reject vitriol and hate directed at those who want nothing more than to live as their authentic selves," MMS Immediate Past President Dr. Carole Allen writes for @statnews. bit.ly/3xNg3rB
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
"Vaccines are safe and remain our most effective public health tool to prevent outbreaks of COVID-19 and interruption of day-to-day learning," the Presidents of the MMS, @MassChapterAAP and @MassAFP said in a statement. bit.ly/3wzChg9
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
1 in 5 people experience a mental health condition.
Mental health conditions don't choose who's affected by them, but culture, race, gender, identity, and stigma can affect access to supportive & evidence-based care for too many.
#MinorityMentalHealth Month
@MinorityHealth
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