Megan Peterlinz

Work: @childrensmn Advocacy & Community Affairs. Follow @childrenspolicy for info. Life: Family, friends and great food make it worthwhile. Tweets are my own.

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

In honor of #PrideMonth, Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, medical director of our Gender Health program, responds to the rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation: https://t.co/XM42YYrqaw

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

"We've seen roughly a 30% increase overall in the number of kids coming into our emergency departments for mental health reasons."

Jamie Winter, director of behavioral health, talks about the mental health crisis in kids:
https://t.co/8LF5T2YdUJ

[Angela Davis @AngelaDavisMPR]

Powerful hour of discussion on @MPRnews about raising a child who does not conform to gender norms. Listen to @MrTomRad who wrote about his experience as a parent, @DrGoepferd @childrensmn & a young leader from @TIGERRSMN. Callers shared their stories. https://t.co/8J9yK9re5L

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

.@GovTimWalz signed an executive order restricting conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors in Minnesota! Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, medical director of the Gender Health program at @childrensmn, was invited to talk about the importance of this order.
Read more: https://t.co/d4pA372FsL

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

Happening TODAY! We're collaborating with @mnhealth to bring immunity to the community! Brooklyn Center Community schools is holding a FREE COVID-19 vaccination event for everyone ages 12+ at 1 p.m. Walk-ups welcome.

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

“We know firsthand the struggles of these communities and we have a passion for helping their children." Liss Idrovo-Perdomo and her fellow Community Connect resource navigators at @childrensmn have served more than 5,000 families since 2017.

Her story: https://t.co/kgv9SgG2Zl

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

What are ACEs and how do they impact a child's development even into adulthood? ACEs is short for Adverse Childhood Experiences and you can learn more below:

https://t.co/P3bdFU0gAZ

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

"...transgender non-conforming youth, who consistently were referred to as the pronouns they used for themselves, it cut their suicide attempt rate in half."
Dr. Goepferd, medical director of the Gender Health program, talks about Elliot Page's coming out: https://t.co/GzX7f1lpOg

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

Children's' health and overall wellbeing is dependent on their physical, emotional and mental health. Read more to learn how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting child mental health
https://t.co/gNCA7tPFwI

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

Poverty is a key social determinant of health. One in five children live in poverty and the rate is even worse for children of color.

READ: https://t.co/6jfhlUdPJm

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

It's #GivetotheMaxDay!🎉 When you give to @childrensmn you make a difference for thousands of local kids. You make every day a little easier. You make the future brighter. #GTMD20

Donate now! https://t.co/E19C0Z1Amf

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

We know that 80% of transgender and gender diverse kids experience harassment in schools and the #1 reason kids are bullied in school is because of gender non-conforming behavior.

Thank you @DrGoepferd for raising awareness of how we can best support our kids #TransAwarenessWeek

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

The CDC noted that 2020 child vaccination rates are declining due to a decrease in well-child visits.

Tune into our @childrensmn Talking Pediatrics Podcast as our hosts discuss child vaccination rates and how to prevent additional pandemic problems.

https://t.co/simcs3h3QZ

[John Eligon @jeligon]

NEW: Trump’s law & order message failed in suburbs, where he lost a lot of ground. To understand why, I visited a Minneapolis suburb he lost by 9 pts after winning by 6 in 2016.

A big reason: Protests left many more concerned about racism than lawlessness https://t.co/Y6EyoegDJq

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

Wishing everyone a blessed and happy #Diwali!

We invite you to learn more about the holiday and hear how employees from our Asian employee resource group are celebrating: https://t.co/YMrTgOf5im

[NPR @NPR]

For five decades, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center in Minneapolis has confronted the ways that racial disparities can hurt its patients' health.

Community leaders say it's a model for cities facing similar struggles.
https://t.co/RG817aXI47

[Children's Minnesota @childrensmn]

.@GovTimWalz, joined by @childrensmn President and CEO Dr. Marc Gorelick, is holding a press conference today at 2 p.m. to discuss new COVID-19 safety recommendations. Watch the conference live: https://t.co/fH4h3TdRu3

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

"Children of color, children with special health care needs, children in families with low incomes or members with limited English proficiency, and children in rural areas face higher risks of unmet health care needs"

READ: https://t.co/ohgAE6CfdT

[Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy @childrenspolicy]

"Although younger people are less likely to suffer the most serious complications of COVID-19, the infection can still be serious in some cases.."

https://t.co/o1LTVAiiCn

[Johnny Verhovek @JTHVerhovek]

NEW: Biden-Harris transition names its COVID-19 advisory board

Co-chairs:
David Kessler
Vivek Murthy
Marcella Nunez-Smith

Others:
Luciana Borio
Rick Bright (!)
Ezekiel Emanuel
Atul Gawande
Celine Gounder
Julie Morita
Michael Osterholm
Loyce Pace
Robert Rodriguez
Eric Goosby