@RobKatch

AAP Senior Vice President, Information Technology. All tweets my own.

Joined March 2009
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Pediatrician Joseph L. Wright will serve as AAP’s first Chief Health Equity Officer. In this role, he will oversee and implement AAP’s national strategy to promote and achieve health equity for all children. Learn more: bit.ly/3LJnx6t
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New statement from AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung on preventing gun violence in the lives of children and teens. “It's time for all of us who care for children and teens to speak up until we see the progress they deserve. Until they are safe.” Learn more: bit.ly/3KPFpuT
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As school resumes with changing COVID protocols, here's what parents should know about masking and their children's development: 🧵
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"I am one of the hundreds of thousands of pregnant Americans who have been vaccinated with no safety problems, and I had a beautiful baby girl in February." @LisaCostelloWV answers COVID-19 vaccine questions regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding. healthychildren.org/English/…
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Big day for kids under 5: COVID vaccines are finally here and soon will be heading out to pediatricians’ offices! 🧵
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Because of gun violence, too many children have missed too many moments. Let’s not miss ours. #EndGunViolence
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"As a pediatrician, parent and grandmother, I grieve with all the families of the children and adults who were killed today in #Uvalde, Texas, victims of a gunman who incomprehensively opened fire in an elementary school." @AAPPres full statement: aap.org/en/news-room/news-re…
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AAP’s Board of Directors is participating in Wear Green Day to raise awareness about the children’s mental health crisis and urge action to #PutKids1st. Join us in our day of action!
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"You can trust the COVID vaccine for yourself, or your kids, or your grandkids. I do." @AAPPres Dr. Moira Szilagyi joined @AmerMedicalAssn, @ANANursingWorld, @AAFP leaders to let parents know the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for kids. #CallYourPediatrician with questions.
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@HHSGov17 Mar 2022
Healthcare leaders representing doctors, nurses, and pediatricians agree that COVID vaccines are safe and effective for kids. Everyone 5 and older can get a COVID vaccine. Find vaccines near you at vaccines.gov. #WeCanDoThis
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The Academy welcomes tonight’s recognition of children’s mental health as a national priority and will continue our work to protect transgender youth. We look forward to what comes next. 4/4
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We also echo the president's call for Congress to strengthen protections for children online and stand ready to partner with the White House to hold social media platforms accountable in doing that work. 3/4
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The @AmerAcadPeds, @AACAP & @hospitals4kids issued a National Emergency Declaration in children’s mental health last fall in response to the impact the pandemic has had on exacerbating the underlying child mental health crisis. 2/4
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We applaud @POTUS's announcements during tonight’s #SOTU22 that prioritize mental health, protect the digital privacy and well-being of children and teens, and support transgender youth. 🧵1/4
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Dr. Lee Savio Beers, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids in a conversation with a few of America’s youngest eligible vaccine recipients.
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We asked American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Lee Savio Beers to answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11. Watch here as she outlines how the vaccine is the most effective way to keep our kids healthy, schools open, and communities safe.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone get the COVID vaccine as soon as they are eligible, including children ages 5 and older now too!
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Children deserve to be protected from COVID-19, and now, the vaccine is here for children ages 5-11! Take it from these pediatrician leaders: now is the time for parents to vaccinate their children to protect their families and their communities. #ThisIsOurShot #VaccinesWork
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The American Academy of Pediatrics applauds the @CDCgov's advisory committee's approval of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/s9vg50GEMcl #VaccinesWork #ThisIsOurShot #PutKids1st
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Big news on #AAP2021 today! Looking forward to what I know will be an insightful conversation between @AAPPres and @Simone_Biles. Hope you can join us! xitter.cf/AAPexperience/status/1…
AAP National Conference & Exhibition@AAPexperience1 Oct 2021
Just Announced! #AAP2021 Opening Plenary Session will feature a conversation with @Simone_Biles and @AAPPres - you won’t want to miss it! Visit the Conference Platform for full details: eventscribe.net/2021/AAPExpe…
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Crucial dialogue between @RepKimSchrier and @AAPPres Lee Beers on impact of COVID-19 on children. Thank you @EnergyCommerce for holding this important hearing.
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@EnergyCommerce22 Sep 2021
As kids across the country head back to school and communities struggle with the #COVID19 Delta variant, it is important to remember children are affected by this pandemic too. @RepKimSchrier highlights this critical fact in today's #SubOversight hearing.
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