Inspired by Dr. Giroir our Assistant Secretary of Health describing how we need to change our sick care system to a health promoting system. #AAP18

COCP is educating pediatricians to think of the neighborhood as our patients as we address the social determinants of health within our pediatric practices. #AAP18 #AAPCOCP

Pediatricians have love for our communities, we understand the science and have the authority to speak the truth. All pediatricians can be powerful health advocates. #AAP2018 #AAPCOCP

An absolute must-watch on the power of shared reading to engender a feeling of shared humanity. ❤️❤️❤️ Reach Out and Read Kate DiCamillo on the magic of reading aloud pbs.org/newshour/show/…

"The new rash of (measles) outbreaks has made clear that even small pockets of vaccine hesitancy and refusal can have grave consequences," The New York Times states. AAP agrees the best way to protect your children and others is to vaccinate. #VaccinesWork nytimes.com/2019/03/11/opi…

Cooking with your children can teach them about food, help them build confidence, and create great memories. Here’s how. #NationalNutritionMonth ow.ly/NoBB309uzBQ

Whatever the age of your child, parents can take steps to protect them from #Drowning. Read new water safety recommendations published today by American Academy of Pediatrics here: ow.ly/DSay30o3Crf

I’m an oncologist married to a pediatrician. Our children will receive Gardasil when they are of age. Shouldn’t we ask if this is the time to eradicate cervical cancer once and for all? #endcancer

Parents and children interact and converse more when they read a print book together than when they read from electronic tablets, a new Pediatrics study finds. Go to: aap.org/en-us/about-th…

Pediatricians see the toll of gun violence every day, whether treating a child’s gunshot wound in the ER, caring for survivors who have lingering mental health effects, or consoling grieving families. (1/3)

Inspired to hear Governor Evers at Wisconsin Medical Society Doctor Day discussing the important issue of access to healthcare.

So proud to advocate for legislation in Wisconsin to keep our children and adolescents safe from vaping and e-cigarettes. ⁦AAP, Wisconsin Chap.⁩ #WIPeds ⁦University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics⁩

Please take a moment to read and share this important message from the presidents of the AMA and AAP about making sure children continue to receive needed care during this difficult time. Thank you Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Patrice Harris #COVID19

"pediatricians seem worried that in this crisis...children are in danger of becoming invisible." Perri Klass gets it right and Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Goza warns that "children are living in an anxious world right now." Parents, call your pediatrician. They can help. nytimes.com/2020/05/04/wel…

Parents, if you have any questions about your child's health, especially during such an uncertain time, #CallYourPediatrician - it could be the most important call you make today! x.com/AmerAcadPeds/s…

Incredibly proud to be a part of the AAP and COICFH! AAP Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program services.aap.org/en/news-room/n…

Thanks AAP for putting together an informative podcast series. Just enjoyed it on my morning walk today!

"Now just might be the moment we’ve been waiting for to finally pass federal legislation to authorize paid family and medical leave." Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP in The Hill: thehill.com/blogs/congress…

Grateful to my MIL-shared her story for my latest OpEd USA TODAY #smoking #menthol #cigarettes. These were aggressively marketed to #Blackfolx. Now FDA has an incredible opportunity to #banmentholcigarettes and affirm #BlackLivesMatter usatoday.com/story/opinion/… American Academy of Pediatrics

Teaser alert! On Fri 9/9 9 I'm speaking University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics Seminars in Peds on supporting families w a new eating disorder dx. Here's a brief clip from my talk, w scripting for PCPs wanting to support their families at time of dx w/ an FBT approach. Register animoto.com/play/3Q4smUmO8…