Excited for my first #AAPAdvocacy conference and learning how I can better advocate for the needs of my patients! There is a mental health crisis and we must do more to ensure children have access to needed behavioral and mental health services. #tweetiatrician

Integrating #MentalHealth into primary care improves outcomes for children and adolescents. That’s the bottom line. And that’s why we need to be sure that Congress reauthorizes the Supporting Mental Health Care Access Act. The kids are counting on it. #AAPAdvocacy

Excited to speak with Mitch McConnell Rand Paul and @RepJohnYarmuth today about legislation to address the children’s mental health crisis. #AAPAdvocacy

Thank you Rand Paul, @RepJohnYarmuth, Mitch McConnell and their offices for meeting with us today to discuss increasing children's mental health care access and preventing youth suicide. #AAPAdvocacy

Global climate change threatens public health, children are uniquely vulnerable, and climate solutions are child health solutions. That’s why pediatricians advocate for climate action. On #EarthDay, we’re connecting the dots between kids’ health and climate change. 🧵

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” — Albert Einstein But here they are repeating “thoughts & prayers”. It’s vile that US legislators would let elementary school kids die, but not legislate for sensible gun control

If you are a health professional, please take two minutes to add your name to this petition and tell Congress to prioritize investments in clean energy because those investments are critical for everyone's healthy future. #OurPlantOurHealth psr.org/take-action-de…

Really impactful video on the plastics crisis. Avoid single-use plastics, and tell lawmakers and industry to stop the false solutions. #OurPlanetOurHealth momscleanairforce.org/resources/the-… via Moms Clean Air Force

It was a great day to advocate for children’s health in KY. Vaccines are safe and protect children and families!