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The Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics exists to provide a strong voice on behalf of all children living in Kansas.

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The @KansasAAP is hosting an online webinar Nov. 7, Boosting Public Discourse: Evidence-Based Strategies for Reframing Child and Adolescent Immunization. The skill-building session will share new evidence-based recommendations. Learn more & register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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@KDHE26 Sep 2023
Do you know creative Kansans in grades 6-12? 🎨 Encourage them to enter the Youth Suicide Prevention Art Contest. All formats are welcomed & September 29 is the extended deadline. Learn how teens can share messages of hope & healing for their peers: bit.ly/3ZmFhtL.
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Did you miss the deadline to return your #KanCare Medicaid renewal form? If so, you have 90 days after being disenrolled to submit your completed review form. Quickly fill out and submit it to avoid any potential loss of coverage. Learn more: getcoveredkansas.org/renewal….
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Does screening kids with acute sinusitis symptoms for bacterial infection cut unnecessary antibiotic use? #MedX ms.spr.ly/6015ghXWH
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Make sure digital devices aren’t distracting your children from learning and thriving. Create a Family Media Plan today! ow.ly/GBMV50Kzjqe
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What impact do changes to a newborn's microbiota have? #MedTwitter ms.spr.ly/6012gfut0
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Are you considering a cell phone for your child? What age is the right age? Find out by answering ten short questions. bit.ly/3EdTi4c ¿Está pensando en darle un teléfono móvil a su hijo? ¿Sabe a qué edad es mejor? Averígüelo contestando a estas 10 preguntas.
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AAP News@AAPNews26 Jul 2023
The AAP hosted 200 pediatricians for a virtual town hall discussion on gun violence prevention, which included announcement of a new Firearm Injury Prevention Special Interest Group, where pediatricians can work on firearm injury & gun violence prevention bit.ly/3Ki6pU9
AAP hosts firearm violence prevention town hall, launches special interest group

AAP hosts firearm violence prevention town hall, launches special interest group

The AAP hosted nearly 200 pediatricians for a virtual town hall discussion on gun violence prevention, which included the announcement of the new Firearm Injury Prevention Special Interest Group. The...

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Join in for the second of the Medicaid Renewals in Kansas webinar series hosted by the Health Fund and CCNK this Wednesday at 11am. We will hear from community leaders about their experiences on the ground floor of this process. healthfund.org/mr23
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Drs Todd A. Florin and Derek J. Williams discuss the latest treatment strategies for pediatric pneumonia and challenge the long-standing method of treating pneumonia in children with mild disease. ms.spr.ly/6011g0vn9
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If you missed last Wednesday’s discussion on Medicaid Renewals in Kansas, you can catch the replay here: Healthfund.org/KCR
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Children's headaches could be caused by eye problems ms.spr.ly/6017gLovt
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SAMHSA@samhsagov17 Jul 2023
Spread the word! 📢 📢 📢 988 text and chat services have joined call service in Spanish. Text or call 988 or chat 988.lifeline.org/es/chat. #988Lifeline #SaludMental #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #depression #depresión #ansiedad #Español
Dark blue graphic featuring a Latina in a yellow sweater texting on her cell phone with text that reads 988 Spanish text and chat are now available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

ALT Dark blue graphic featuring a Latina in a yellow sweater texting on her cell phone with text that reads 988 Spanish text and chat are now available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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AAP News@AAPNews13 Jul 2023
“Making birth control available over-the-counter will help reduce barriers and provide adolescents with another option for accessing evidence-based contraception." -- @AmerAcadPeds President Dr. Sandy L. Chung publications.aap.org/aapnews…
AAP calls for affordable price on nonprescription birth control pill

AAP calls for affordable price on nonprescription birth control pill

The progestin-only Opill (norgestrel) will be available over the counter at drugstores, convenience stores, grocery stores and online in the first quarter of 2024, according to the manufacturer.

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ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later Read more in the article below: ow.ly/hyQt50P9ynj
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Monkey Study Suggests Hazards of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Read more in the article below: ow.ly/1TQk50P8vEp
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@KDHE10 Jul 2023
Hey Kansans: The July 11 voter registration deadline for the August 1 election is tomorrow. If you live in Kansas: bit.ly/3yCQWJ1 or in another state: bit.ly/3AqiyT8. Need a nondriver identification card for voting in Kansas? Visit: bit.ly/3PPC6Ii.
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Thanks to @wibw for highlighting a suicide-prevention app that’s now available in Spanish. wibw.com/video/2023/07/06/fr… If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. @988Lifeline
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Study shows sharp increases in maternal deaths over two decades | via @KelcieMMorris #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2023/07/…
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Are you traveling this summer? 🏝️☀️ Vaccines protect travelers from serious diseases. Some vaccines may be required for you to travel to certain places. View additional information on traveling and vaccines: hhs.gov/immunization/who-and…
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