Cumberland Pediatric Foundation

The Cumberland Pediatric Foundation: Connecting the Nashville and Middle TN Pediatric Community since 1994

[TN Dept. of Health @TNDeptofHealth]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Check out this podcast with TDH's Dr. Tobi Amosun, assistant commissioner of the Division of Family Health and Wellness, who shares general info about suicide and some tools and resources available in TN. https://t.co/5kG9ONSizq

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

TN Vaccinates: Protect Our Future is an initiative of
@ImmunizeTN. Parents in TN protect their children from serious diseases by staying up-to-date with routine vaccines. Remember to put vaccination on your back-to-school checklist. #TNvaxNOW #ProtectOurFuture

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Big news for suicide prevention efforts:

The new National Suicide Prevention Hotline is now just 3 digits: 9-8-8

[John Cooper @JohnCooper4Nash]

Starting now, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has a new number: 9-8-8.

Call or text 9-8-8 to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7 if you or a loved one are facing mental health-related distress.

Learn more about accessing similar local care: https://t.co/o4ApBEQU5f

[CDC @CDCgov]

There is no evidence that any vaccines, including #COVID19 vaccines, cause fertility problems in women or men. Protect yourself & get up to date on COVID-19 vaccination, including your booster: https://t.co/fwO2C8rcy2.

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

https://t.co/esYgmytCha Check out our new video with Dr. Buddy Creech - Director Vanderbilt;s Vaccine Research Program - answering questions that pediatricians and parents have on the COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 and under! With CPF Medical Director Dr. Rob Lillard!!

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Find the Infant Formula Substitutions List from the TN Dept of Health at the link here:
https://t.co/CIg5ll8i1l

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Are you or your patients struggling with the ongoing infant formula shortage? Read guidance about formula substitution and warnings about altering formula from the AAP at the link:
https://t.co/hyzdimnLlV

[Green Hills Peds @GreenHillsPeds]

The @CPFNashville's annual meeting was last week. GHPA won the Most Valued Practice award, and our practice administrator, Michele, received a CPF Superstar award! Also, the doctors bid on and won the signed Nashville Predators jersey. We were honored to be a part of this event.

[Columbia Epidemiology @CUEpidemiology]

Remember- being fully #Vaccinated against Covid-19 provides stronger & longer-lasting protection than natural immunity alone & helps prevent reinfection. Read more great info from @nycHealthy👇
In NYC, visit https://t.co/1f3OCwR7Ie or call 877-VAX-4NYC to find a vaccine near you

[Derek Williams @dwillmd]

Huge congrats to sponsor-in-chief @KrisRehm on being named @SocietyHospMed President-elect! My first boss and major reason I was standing on stage for SHM Research Award. Can’t overstate how awesome she is as a leader, mentor, and friend! #T4BA @vumcpeds

[Meharry Medical College @MeharryMedical]

Josie E. Wells, MD, came to Nashville in 1900 to attend Meharry Medical College of Walden College. One of three women graduates in 1904. Specializing in caring for women and children, she held free clinics for needy families, regardless of race
…Cont.

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

CPF Medical Director Dr. Rob Lillard sat down this week with Vanderbilt Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. English Flack to discuss the latest in Myocarditis as it relates to COVID-19 and Return to Play guidelines for student-athletes.
Check out the video here! https://t.co/cMNMtoQr0J

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

CPF’s Medical Director Dr. Rob Lillard and Dr. Buddy Creech, Director of Vanderbilt's Vaccine Research Program, discussed all things Omicron variant this week, including CDC guidelines, current state of vaccine trials, testing, masking, and return to play. https://t.co/wnJ5hLf11u

[Meharry Medical College @MeharryMedical]

Congratulations to Meharry Medical College President & CEO, Dr. James E.K Hildreth!

Citing his leadership “at the forefront of Nashville’s battle against the pandemic,” the @NashvilleScene has chosen Dr. Hildreth as “Nashvillian of the Year.”

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Informative breakdown on the Omicron COVID strain - important thing to remember as more will be learned over the next couple weeks: the vaccine for kids (and booster) for adults is your best option for protection right now!
https://t.co/I5GMPp2bEd

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Check out the latest CPF Education Video w/ our Medical Director Dr. Rob Lillard and Dr. Buddy Creech, Director of Vanderbilt's Vaccine Research Program, discussing the latest in COVID-19 vaccines and answering questions from pediatricians. https://t.co/sQadX2mZGJ

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

@shilpabreddy Congrats, Dr. Reddy!

[Nashville Takes on COVID @nashtakesCOVID]

Prevention is better than hospital care. Don’t wait, get vaccinated against COVID today. There are almost 100 places in Nashville to get the vaccine- call 1-800-232-0233 to find a vaccine location nearest you. #NashvilleTakesonCovid https://t.co/PCVfJeiDz7

[Cumberland Pediatric Foundation @CPFNashville]

Anyone age 12 and older can get a COVID vaccine free regardless of immigration status. Watch this video to learn more: #NashvilleTakesOnCOVID
https://t.co/YDU6sO13mh

[Children's at VUMC @VUMCchildren]

Our president Dr. Meg Rush offering testimony before U.S. Congress this morning: “Putting Kids First: Addressing #COVID19’s Impacts On Children.”