Kristen Empie, MD

PNW born and raised. @uwmedicine MD grad. @ucsdhealth and @radychildrens pediatrics resident. ❤️ kids, advocacy, podcasts, puppies.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

🎃 October is National Youth Substance Use #PreventionMonth. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with substance use and is seeking support.

🧡 Help yourself & share to help others: https://t.co/jTAO1Qptbg

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

@aprilbutler93 You’re so amazing!

[NPR @NPR]

America is the only developed country with a steadily rising maternal mortality rate. Overturning Roe would only increase the number of deaths, experts say. And Black women are especially at risk.
https://t.co/kMme8rjjAq

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

UC to pay full tuition for Native American students from federally recognized tribes https://t.co/rPMUeHLLar

[The Walt Disney Company @WaltDisneyCo]

Statement from The Walt Disney Company on signing of Florida legislation:

[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate leaders such as @AlaskaChevy, who works tirelessly to raise the number of Native American students entering #medschool and conducts research to benefit these communities. https://t.co/qxUm95Q3o1

[Heather #Vaccinated Haq, MD, MHS, FAAP @heather_haq]

We are officially back to getting crushed by #COVID, and for #pediatricians this wave feels *worse* in many ways. And as a pediatric hospitalist who has been a front-line COVID doctor for the entire pandemic, I’m going to share what I’ve seen the last 8 days on service. 1/

[Emily Kemper, MD @DrEmilyKemper]

The fabulous @sarakhanpeds teaching our @UWPedsRes about Caring for Muslim Patients today at our INCLUDE noon conference! Things I learned: a 🧵 1/x

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

Also do yourself a favor and take the time to look at the beautiful portraits by Pamela Chen, MD! https://t.co/mG1hXWKbfC

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

Enjoyed this @AcadMedJournal episode this morning - awesome innovations in education surrounding #dei #WomenInMedicine #culturalhumility #structuralracism #healthequity #meded https://t.co/0XF90npjyf

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

When children are near water, especially as they learn to crawl and walk, make sure an adult is watching closely. Learn more water safety tips for toddlers with pediatrician @DrHeardGarris. #DrowningPrevention

[Rady Children's Health San Diego @radychildrens]

.@parentsmagazine addresses nine common childhood skin concerns in a new article featuring Dr. Susan Boiko, a Rady Children's dermatologist. Take a look to learn more about recommended products, good hygiene habits, rashes, moles and more: https://t.co/0SepbhSFmE.

[sheMD @sheMDTweets]

"They say that there is never a perfect time to really have a baby..."

https://t.co/5bPzuMZm1R
sheMD WomenInMedicine

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

Well said. I’m still talking to parents every day about what activities are “safe” for kids. Until the adults in our country start acting like adults it will be a long time until the kids can “just be kids”

[Rebekah Diamond MD @rebekah_diamond]

Can we talk about all the “kids don’t need masks” hot takes from “experts” that keep cropping up?

I’m exhausted and frustrated and just need to lay some thoughts out there

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#pandemic #parenting #tweetiatrician #medtwitter #covid #vaccines #masks

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Pediatricians can offer a supportive and safe place for children and families who have questions about sexual orientation or gender identity, @nytimes. reports. Dr. @PerriKlass provides tips on finding an inclusive & welcoming fit for your family.
https://t.co/GSlxY0MkgR

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

LOVE that this has been such a big priority in CA. #MentalHealthMatters #kidsmatter #youthsuicideprevention @AAPCA3 @AAPSOPT

[Dr. Nadine Burke Harris @DrBurkeHarris]

Thank you, @GavinNewsom, for signing this historic $4B mental & behavioral health investment that will transform the system for CA’s youth! The CA Surgeon General’s Roadmap for Resilience report outlined a vision for a more trauma-informed society, now it's becoming a reality!

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

@JanetMillsforME Will companies be charged less for recyclable products than the disposal of non-recyclable ones so there’s some incentive for more sustainable/less packaging? #recycle #climatechange #environmentalhealth

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Maine's new legislation will charge large packaging producers for collecting and recycling materials, and for disposing of nonrecyclable packaging.

The income generated will be used to support recycling efforts that have long relied on taxpayer dollars. https://t.co/F1oOjbixB0

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

Adding a couple of new books to my reading list after listening to this discussion with @cuttingforstone @EricTopol and @RobertPearlMD. Appreciated that this was more than the typical “wellness” talk. #residentwellness #physicianwellnes #physicianburnout https://t.co/ES8mPNtap6

[Atul Gawande @Atul_Gawande]

This is disastrous for the health of children in Tennessee.

[Kristen Empie, MD @empie_k]

@QuinnWelsch @Padres To be fair, @QuinnWelsch does not understand how baseball works...