Kate Land, MD

Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician who likes to write. Mom of 3. Thrive in your parenting journey w/me or at least - learn, smile & have some company along the way!

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During National Nurses Week, we honor our 78,630 nurses across Kaiser Permanente for the expertise they bring and the difference they make in people’s lives. Happy Nurses Week! #ThankYouNurses

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Parents have big questions about childhood vaccines—and they deserve clear answers.
I put together an FAQ covering safety, side effects, timing, and myths I hear most often as a pediatrician https://t.co/NAwIKg3PNx

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Today we unveiled the expansion of our Vacaville Medical Center Emergency Department. More beds mean we can treat more patients and our trauma care spaces are enhanced to better serve the most critically injured. We’re ready and equipped to care for our community.

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Is it just a fever—or something more?
#Sepsis in kids can escalate fast. Know the signs, trust your gut, and act early.
🧠 Learn more this #PediatricSepsisWeek:
👉 https://t.co/axY1AFqIco
#SepsisAwareness #Parenting #KnowTheSigns #ChildHealth

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

My colleague Desiree Jones-Rubin interviewed to discuss the public health issue of #childabuse, its effect on a child's physical & emotional health. Watch and support this important cause #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #PermanenteExcellence #TPMG https://t.co/fbh0wTyne4

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NO giving your child vitamin A, or cod liver oil will not prevent measles! And it might make your kid very sick
Take a look at this great video to understand more👇
Vitamin A + Measles Myths & What Actually Prevents Measles | AAP https://t.co/6WU6dfkOyp via @YouTube

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Permanente pediatrician Lindsay Frost, MD,explains how these ultra-processed treats can cause gastritis, constipation and more. Learn what to watch out for: https://t.co/v636CqkRUz

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

What do parents need to know about #Measles?
🔴2 MMR doses = 98% lifelong immunity
🔴Babies <1 aren’t routinely vaccinated—extra precautions are needed! https://t.co/H50VtNmsDS #MeaslesOutbreak #Vaccinate #PublicHealth

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

We see too many kids with tummy aches from eating too many spicy chips! https://t.co/v636CqkRUz

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

How can Southern CA parents protect their children from unhealthy air & manage asthma symptoms during this crisis?
💡 Tips & resources here: https://t.co/ZObX4kdtlh

#WildfireSeason #ParentingSupport #AsthmaCare #SouthernCalifornia

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Napa area winemaker Andre Crisp lost his hearing. But a specialized procedure at our Vallejo Medical Center made all the difference.

Learn more about this life changing recovery from the vintner and his surgeon. @ABC7newsbayarea https://t.co/S5ebKkFSuR

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

😂 Kids are unfiltered comedians – especially at the pediatrician’s office!

From a kindergartner impersonating her mom to a 3-year-old declaring “Bones aren’t scary,” the laughter never stops.

Need a giggle? Read the full post here:https://t.co/GpYfEt1XBv

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Harlem Globetrotters (@Globies) have entertained millions with stunning basketball skills and will play in Sacramento soon. But this week, “Buckets” Barrera brought ball tricks to kids at our Roseville hospital, lighting up faces along the way.

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REGISTER for a webinar on the future of #medicalresearch & how medical journals can help build #trustinmedicine. Hear from @KBibbinsDomingo, PhD, MD, MAS, editor-in-chief, @JAMA_current & @JAMANetwork, 10/3 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

Registration is free: https://t.co/rAMnL1rv7q

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#FightFlu Friday – Everyone 6 months and older should get the flu shot. #GetVaccinated today: https://t.co/91fbgV6Ow3

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Bring the kids and join the fun!

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Mark your calendar! Our Community Health Fair is September 7th at our Vacaville Medical Center with health screenings and activities for all ages.

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If you've had a difficult birth experience, sharing your feelings can be healing. Cathy describes how she found comfort in realizing she wasn’t alone. Hear from other parents and find resources to support your mental health during and after pregnancy: https://t.co/pZI7J6xW3e

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
#BackToSchool2024 #parenting https://t.co/rQRMTmc3OX

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Chips for kids? Sure! … sometimes 😁

https://t.co/pwEcORhqXc

[Kate Land, MD @KPkiddoc]

Got bug bites? 🦟 Keep your kids itch-free this summer with these tips:
• Avoid standing water areas
• Wear long sleeves
• Use DEET repellents (safe for kids 2 months+)
• Apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotion for itches
Read more: https://t.co/BD9woZ5kRw