R.J. Gillespie, MD

Pediatrician working on ACEs, toxic stress and resilience in primary care practice. Content reflects my own opinions.

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

It's finally here...my book is available through the AAP press now! Shout out to my co-author, Dr. Amy King, and the AAP editorial staff.

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

Excited to announce that the book I've co-authored with my colleague, Amy King, is now available for pre-order from the AAP and on Amazon. Here's to transforming pediatric primary care to better address early relational health for families!

[Suzanne Scott @suzanne30140549]

It was the TIP AGM last night. Love these outcomes from those have attended our Trauma Informed parenting. Workshops. This is why we do what we do.
@ACEAwareNation

[Jason Reid @reid206]

The wait is over! SAM NOW is officially available for rent and download on VOD platforms.

Watch now on @Amazon @PrimeVideo @GooglePlay @AppleTV @VuduFans. Don't forget to leave a review, rate and share!

More info and resources
https://t.co/2kZ2EoqKTQ

Thanks for your support!

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

A compelling and insightful look into intergenerational trauma, and what makes us resilient. Compassionate, warm, engaging...do your best to catch the screenings when it comes to your area!

[New York Times Arts @nytimesarts]

Reed Harkness’s documentary “Sam Now” follows the reverberations in his family after their mother abruptly departs. https://t.co/2JYyU7YyYX

[SAM NOW @SamNowMovie]

SAM NOW is a NY Times Critics Pick! https://t.co/BOXaJkV5Kh

[SAM NOW @SamNowMovie]

What happens when a boy and his brother go in search of their missing mom? SAM NOW follows their 25-year quest for answers. New theatrical trailer edited by the talented Travis Abels #nowplaying

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

The flu is a bigger threat to children than the new coronavirus right now, experts tell @nytimes. Dr. H. Cody Meissner: Parents should protect kids by taking the same steps as they would with the common cold or flu, like thorough hand-washing.
https://t.co/eESPItkQIZ #FightFlu

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Children born into poverty often lack school readiness skills, according to a Pediatrics study. The good news: Those who transition out of poverty by age 2, are more likely to reach school readiness markers. For more:
https://t.co/jiauaAy0A1

[David Willis, MD @DavidWillisMD]

Early relational health requires careful attention to maternal wellbeing.

[Mark Del Monte, JD @AAPDelMonte]

This is what advocacy can do! It’s the first but important step. Thank you to everyone who stood up, stepped forward and #putkids1st!

“House panel allots $50M to study gun violence” https://t.co/iZ4aK900dx

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

@jamee_walters That's because they didn't have the conversation that I had with an 8 year old last week about how you make a girafficorn. ☺

[Oregon Pediatric Society @OregonAAP]

HB 3063 eliminating non-medical exemptions for children's vaccinations passed the Oregon Ways & Means committee this morning. Soon it will go to the House floor for a vote. CONTACT YOUR STATE REP as soon... https://t.co/mbCPZkJsEt

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

@jamee_walters Write down the stories, anectdotes, and patients that make you smile...and task yourself with seeing something amazing in your patients everyday. Those stories get me through the long hours, call nights, and rough patches that we all experience. IMHO.

[Children's Center @ChildrensCtrOR]

If you missed our panel "Having Difficult Conversations" yesterday on @OPBTOL no need to worry! You can listen to the full episode on OPB's website.

https://t.co/OOL3HtzeOl

[R.J. Gillespie, MD @KidsdocPDX]

@isparkleforme @AllAroundMBrown @funder @realDonaldTrump And send him the bill afterwards.

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

A study found that 5-year-olds who spent an excessive amount of time in front of electronic screens were 8 times more likely to show signs of ADHD, @healthday reports. AAP offers a family media planning tool to help parents set limits.

https://t.co/TpWvOSx4nv

[Broken Places @BrokenPlacesDoc]

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
New research suggests the development of #PTSD in children is associated with excessive worries about a traumatic event. #TraumaInformed #BrokenPlacesFilm https://t.co/yWC4zo1YqO

[Maureen Hinman @MaureenHinman]

Fantastic youth panel at the Oregon School-Based Mental Health Summit! Takeaway: SBMH is a critical resource and schools should support students accessing MH care whenever they need it. #sbhcs

[Then There's California @ThenTheresCA]

Our latest episode of “Then There’s California” is now...LIVE! Hear the energy & tenacity of Senator @DrPanMD & CA Surgeon General @DrBurkeHarris, sharing their passion for health care ~ & issues related to childhood ‘toxic stress.’ Download ‘TTC’ wherever you listen to podcasts!