Montana Chapter - AAP

The Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Incorporated in Montana. Believes in the inherent worth of all children.

[Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate @MontanaHPHC]

#ClimatePrescription: “Our handwriting may be bad, but our message is clear”
This is the first year that the COP has dedicated a day to climate and health! @docsforclimate @mt_aap @CleanAirMoms_MT @OurKidsClimate
@livableclimate @Climate4Health
https://t.co/ivtGsCZMdI

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Our hearts are with Lewiston as they reel from a mass shooting. Children - like 10-year-old Zoey - who witnessed the shooting and those on lockdown are traumatized and living in fear. We must #EndGunViolence and protect kids where they live, learn and play.https://t.co/D7OZIAP9SK

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

New AAP policy statement released at @AAPExperience calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and CHIP to provide more consistent coverage and ensure children can access the care they need to grow and thrive. Learn more: #AAP2023 https://t.co/sR8s1UxS9a

[Lauren Wilson MD @DrLaurenWilson]

Pediatricians throughout the state are sharing awful stories of interrupted care -- including for eating disorders, cancers and severe mental illness -- as a result of the 24,000 kids losing Medicaid coverage.

From the @mt_aap Executive Committee 👇

https://t.co/Rk5V76DKHm

[AAP National Conference & Exhibition @AAPexperience]

Join us on Tuesday, October 24, for a White Coat Rally for Child Health Advocacy! Immediately following the morning plenary session, AAP will be hosting a rally on the U.S. Capitol complex, which will conclude by 1:00PM EDT. Pack your white coat! https://t.co/1X49abuDG7

[AAP National Conference & Exhibition @AAPexperience]

We can't wait to see you in DC! This year's show is packed with education, incredible keynotes, and special events - view the schedule and make plans for your #AAP2023 experience! https://t.co/pW1IM5aMwb

[AAP News @AAPNews]

The @CDCgov recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
The updated vaccines are a better match for circulating virus strains and are expected to be available later this week.
https://t.co/35H6LT27A8

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Summer Safety Tip: Infants and small children can’t regulate their body temperatures in the same way that adults can. Check out tips on how to prevent heat stress in young children: https://t.co/bFOilyXVkM

[American Families for Vaccines @FamiliesforVax]

So many #immunitycommunity partners! @MassVaccines @Vaxyourfam @Voices4Vaccines @OhioC4V @mainefamilies @LA_Families4Vax @TnVaccines @LaVaccine @HoosiersVax @MTFamilies4Vax @mt_aap @ImmunizeOrg @ImmunizeSD @SDFamilies4Vax @WhyImmunize @famfightflu @AZFamilies4Vax #NIAM

[Kendall Umstead, MD, MS @KendallUmstead]

KS, MT, & TN have codified into law a fraudulent characterization of #biologicalsex. Major medical organizations (@mt_aap) have appropriately pointed out that definitions based on chromosomes and gamete production reflect misunderstanding of science #antitransgender #antiscience

[Governor Greg Gianforte @GovGianforte]

Montana kids under age five can now get a free book every month through @dollyslibrary, launched statewide by the first lady.

Register your child at https://t.co/V8ivK2Tf4a.

[MT Office of Rural Health & AHEC @MORH_AHEC]

Happy Juneteenth! If you are in the Bozeman area, check out MSU's first Annual Juneteenth Celebration. It starts at 5:00 PM tonight at the Romney Oval on campus - all ages are welcome. Learn more: https://t.co/RCaH4hMLKx

#Juneteenth

[Voices for Vaccines @Voices4Vaccines]

Vaccine misinformation costs society way more than a million dollars. Thankfully you don't need a live debate to donate to charity: https://t.co/eEC4g3vM7C

[UW Pediatrics @uwpediatrics]

“Our study provides another example of a social policy, in this case Medicaid expansion, being associated with reduced child maltreatment, specifically child neglect rates.” -Dr. Emily Brown.

[American Families for Vaccines @FamiliesforVax]

“The best way to protect yourself and your child from chickenpox is vaccination,” says Jessica Lopeman, a registered nurse and epidemiologist with DPHHS. #MTLeg @mt_aap @MTFamilies4Vax
https://t.co/iTmQvMmMAD

[American Families for Vaccines @FamiliesforVax]

Great Falls woman recalls surviving and living with polio #MTLeg @MTFamilies4Vax @mt_aap https://t.co/VZwnTMsVpW

[AAP News @AAPNews]

About 27% of teens with depression or a history of suicidality say they have access to a firearm, according to a new study in @aap_peds.
https://t.co/mdGJMYtAmg

[Health406 @health406]

Unsure about how smokey air may impact you? Check out the Outdoor Air Quality and Activity Guidelines from the Department of Public Health and Environmental Quality at https://t.co/bk89roKnRM. See guidelines for schools and childcare at https://t.co/lT1wR8ni5D. #Health406

[Louisiana Families For Vaccines @LA_Families4Vax]

Reflections on being in a #polio ward as a child from @DrPaulOffit and a great reminder how far we’ve come thanks to vaccines. Let’s not go back to a time when kids suffered & died from diseases we can now prevent. #lalege #lagov #VaccinesSaveLives

[Montana Chapter - AAP @mt_aap]

Montana's "unwinding" is likely to similarly affect children who are Medicaid eligible, but have not gotten the notice to reapply or not correctly filled out paperwork.

[Deborah Greenhouse @greenhousemd]

Florida data from the first month of #MedicaidUnwinding- Devastating.
54% of those evaluated were terminated. Many are children.
82% of those were STILL ELIGIBLE and terminated for procedural reasons.
@scmedicaid, PLEASE do better than this for our kids.
https://t.co/uT5G6FYb64