Oregon Pediatric Society

A chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Incorporated in Oregon.

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OPS supports healthy children's teeth, and Hillsboro, Oregon Ballot Measure 34-338.

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Pediatricians Want YOU to Vote Kids! | AAP https://t.co/IW2Aj589V6 via @YouTube

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Today is the Great ShakeOut: the world's largest earthquake drill. Who will you inspire to prepare to survive and recover? Be an example.

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Pediatricians Want YOU to Vote Kids! | AAP https://t.co/IW2Aj589V6 via @YouTube

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Pediatricians Want YOU to Vote Kids! | AAP https://t.co/O4N34emBkd via @YouTube

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Pediatricians urge parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated against highly infectious measles before classes begin. https://t.co/fHtrmENdsB

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Oregon public health officials confirmed 23 cases of measles in children in Clackamas, Marion & Multnomah counties, all among unvaccinated individuals.
> Kids younger than 10: 12 cases
> Kids 10 to 19: 11 cases

It’s the largest measles outbreak the state has seen since 2019.

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Congrats #OPSmember RJ Gillespie, MD, MHPE, FAAP, & Oregon psychologist Amy King, PhD, for their book, The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Practice, designed to support caregivers & help child health providers create a trauma-responsive practice, published by the AAP & shipping today!

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A PSA from the Portland Police Bureau and OHSU Doernbecher Hospital gives info about when children are ready to progress to the next stage of #carseats, meeting current product standards, and keeping older kids safe.

More info: https://t.co/1fO53qYvG3

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Take the survey here: https://t.co/xmhmEisTty

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Share what you know about maternal, child, and adolescent health by completing @OHAOregon's Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Survey. The 5-year assessment is available until July 31 and will be used to develop priorities for the State's Block Grant's programs.

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The new Oregon Summer EBT program has started. Families will receive $120 per eligible child. Many children participating in SNAP, TANF or Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) are automatically eligible for #SummerEBT. Learn more: https://t.co/zKaTfVHdET

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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4. Swimming might be the best sport for kids to learn first! Be careful in Oregon's ocean, rivers, lakes, and swimming pools this summer.

For more info, visit https://t.co/Y4rMpVATuv

#WaterSafety #SummerSafety

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For the first time, a U.S. Surgeon General has declared firearm violence a public health crisis. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in the U.S. among kids & teens.

The AAP advises families who own guns to keep them locked & unloaded with ammunition locked separately.

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The Oregon Pediatric Society is proud to join 7 other healthcare professional associations in a legal brief supporting the implementation of Measure 114, which would keep kids safer from firearm homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings.
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National Doctors' Day is tomorrow. We honor Oregon's pediatricians and wish them a lovely weekend. #NationalDoctorsDay

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How can parents reduce children’s suicide risk? Developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin shares the story of her own loss in the context of the Black youth suicide crisis and ways to prevent future tragedies: https://t.co/wNc5bP3Qsa

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Ask your pediatrician for more information on OHP. #OregonHealthPlan

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DYK: OHP now covers more services for children and young people up to age 21. Services include dental care, including some orthodontia (braces), specialty care and treatments and durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs. For more information, visit https://t.co/Zhz92FejRy

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. @OregonAAP (Portland, OR) is hiring a Communications & Training Coordinator. Salary: $23.00 - $24.50/hr. #PDXJobs #ORJobs https://t.co/lPytyKe5I6

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OPS is #NowHiring a Communications & Training Coordinator. Support Oregon kids and pediatricians! For more information, please see https://t.co/9Q4q9HRmyR