#MKHealth #TestUpMKE

Excellent article by Kevin Loria about that sneaky poison we don't see, taste, or smell - yet it continues to fill baby bottles and threaten the potential of our most vulnerable kids. Past time to get lead out of our pipes! Lead elimination = Anti-Racism #votehealth #votekids

It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. For more information on the City of Milwaukee Lead Poison Prevention Program visit milwaukee.gov/heh. #leadfreekids #NLPPW2020 #milwaukee

Children’s Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Health Department are giving FREE flu shots all week at 4 Milwaukee Public Schools. The vaccines are available to ALL community members and no appointment or insurance is needed. For locations and times, click here: bit.ly/3l3Gf90

What a team! WIAAP is proud to be working toward increased blood lead testing for Wisconsin's kids. Thanks to WIAAP members Heather Paradis, MD, MPH and Dr Elizabeth Neary, and the American Academy of Pediatrics for funding this important initiative. Project ECHO American Academy of Pediatrics

Even in Poorer Neighborhoods, the Wealthy Are Lining Up for Vaccines nytimes.com/2021/02/02/hea…

That’s my team 👏

Pediatrician public health officials are medical experts who are trusted by their communities. Dr. Michelle Fiscus’ termination from the Tennessee Department of Health is an example of a concerning trend of politicizing public health expertise. services.aap.org/en/news-room/n…

Gabby Thomas Is the Harvard Grad and Epidemiologist Who Could Win Olympic Gold - TIME apple.news/ADMjU1r61SOWt0…

Admitted a child for Covid & the parent said “What? Kids get sick from Covid?” Seemed sincerely shocked. It’s not just RSV. It’s not just bad luck for those kids with medical problems. It’s not a conspiracy. This is a pandemic in a new phase with Delta. 100,000+ kids last wk

Nearly 500 pediatricians, including our Chair and faculty, signed an open letter to schools and parents about a safe return to the classroom. Read the letter here: channel3000.com/children-are-o…

765 children have died from COVID, 8600 hospitalized & 5200 had multisystem inflammatory syndrome post-COVID. Let’s change the narrative that the COVID vaccine in children is to protect adults - the vaccine is intended to protect *children themselves* from a preventable illness.

COVID Vaccines Provide 5 Times the Protection of Natural Immunity medscape.com/viewarticle/96… via Medscape

Don’t miss this! CDC lowered blood lead reference level to 3.5ug/dL. So important in getting pediatric lead poisoning eliminated. #KidsFirst #leadpoisoning Blood Lead Reference Value | Lead | CDC cdc.gov/nceh/lead/data… via CDC

COVID-19 hospitalization surge among U.S. children spurs new Omicron concerns — w/ quote from former ⁦Golisano Children's Hospital⁩ ⁦URMC Peds Residency⁩ colleague Jen Nayak. Please protect them. #vaccineswork #maskswork #kidsdeserveit apple.news/AXlZQxhYQQmea5…

We get it: Booster doses can be confusing. Who is eligible? When are you eligible? Which vaccine should you get? Just use this easy-to-follow chart & find the perfect booster for you! Free boosters available at all City of Milwaukee Health Department COVID sites: milwaukee.gov/covidvax

Honored to speak with Vice President JD Vance Harris Michael S. Regan Sen. Tammy Baldwin Gwen S. Moore regarding #lead and #kids. Thankful for political will to address this enduring health issue in our generation. #kidsdeserveit Thank you City of Milwaukee Health Department Children's Wisconsin 🏥 Sixteenth Street CHC for the support.

.City of Milwaukee Health Department remains committed to providing health services in #Milwaukee: ➡️Free condoms & emergency contraceptives available at Keenan Health Clinic: Milwaukee.gov/Keenan ➡️Maternal & Child Health Programs offer services, support, & education: Milwaukee.gov/MCH

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared #monkeypox a global health emergency. While the threat to the public in #Milwaukee is low, it's important to know the symptoms. If you have symptoms or have been exposed, contact your healthcare provider for testing & care. ➡️ milwaukee.gov/monkeypox

Gun violence is now the number one cause of death for children in our nation. Leaders in state houses and the United States Congress must have the courage to step up and pass commonsense gun safety laws, which the majority of Americans support.