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Congratulations to all of our newly matched residents. We can't wait to welcome our newest Mountaineers home! Here's some trusted advice from our current residents to get you started in the right direction: https://t.co/GRUo06Nbk6
Congratulations to those who matched into pediatrics! As #COVID19 continues to spread across the globe, it’s increasingly clear how much we need & value a strong workforce to help #PutKids1st. Here is a message from @AAPPres Dr. Sally Goza! #Match2020#MatchDay2020#FutureFAAP
Drive-through #COVID-19 testing will be coming to 5 @WVUMedicine sites - Martinsburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Bridgeport - for pre-screened patients ONLY.
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New #AAPPediatrics study from China finds young children, particularly infants, are susceptible to #coronavirus: https://t.co/pCtZ69VcR8 Commentary: https://t.co/toiAJXj7OD #PublicHealth#COVID19
Reliable information will come from trusted news sources as well as releases from @WestVirginiaU, @WVUMedIcine, the state government and health officials. It can be tempting to share, but please consider the source and outcomes of sharing misinformation.
Maintaining good public health means sharing only reliable information. Don’t add to confusion and anxieties by sharing second-hand information or rumors from friends-of-friends-of-friends. (Continued)
I encourage all West Virginians to visit https://t.co/PZJxN3HkSc for up-to-date information on #COVID2019. We also set up a hotline available 24/7, toll-free at 1-800-887-4304 to provide accurate information about the disease, the risk to the public, and the state’s response.
Children’s hospital professionals across the country are collaborating with local communities to identify and contain the spread of #COVID19. Learn more about surveillance, diagnosis and treatment of children: https://t.co/4FEvkGXoJ0
1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys have dealt with #CyberBullying. Help #StopBullying wherever you see it, including in the form of mean comments, photos or threats posted on the Internet. Learn more: https://t.co/ppamIaFWaW
A child's well-being depends a lot on parents’ love and support. Here are 14 ways to show love to your child this Valentine's Day and every day! https://t.co/shzTuNzN0a
The flu poses a much bigger threat to children right now than the new coronavirus, and it's not too late to get vaccinated. The @weatherchannel provides information on the deadly season and how to #FightFlu. https://t.co/Ctd28f2hRv