Great night for our annual Foundation Chicago White Sox fundraiser Alan Schwartzstein Monica J. Fudala, MD Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) HealthCareAssocCU ProAssurance

We must come together and talk about the risks of marijuana use, take action, and protect our children’s future! KNOW THE RISKS. TAKE ACTION. PROTECT OUR FUTURE.

(1/6) For today’s #TuesdayThoughts I’m shining a light on #marijuana use and its damaging effects on the developing brain. As I have said before—this is NOT your mother’s marijuana—today’s marijuana is at least 3-5x more potent.

(2/6) As a father, and as the nation’s doctor, I am concerned with the number of young adults who have reported using marijuana. Over 9 million youth (12-25 years old) reported #marijuana use in the past month. #NoCannabis4Kids

(3/6) Alarmingly, while youth use of all other illicit substances (except e-cigs) is ⬇️, cannabis use was stable last year. This stagnation—especially w/ ⬆️ #THC potency and delivery is NOT a success. We must take action to safeguard our youth. #NoCannabis4Kids

(4/6) #DYK in states where #marijuana is legal youth believe marijuana is LESS dangerous than other illicit drugs? This misconception coupled w/ ⬆️ access & potency is troubling. I encourage all parents, educators & health professionals to read my advisory bit.ly/SGMJAdvisory

(5/6) Studies have also shown that #marijuana use in pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes for the child, including low birth weight. Every pregnant mother wants their child to be born healthy and harm free. #MJBrainEffects #NoCannabis4Kids

(6/6) My advisory is clear: #Marijuana (or #cannabis to some) contains higher rates of #THC, which can cause intoxication & other developmental harms. NO such intoxicating substance—not alcohol, tobacco, nor illicit opioids—should be used during pregnancy or adolescence.

Breaking news on flavored e-cigs from U.S. gov: spr.ly/6013ECgjZ

15,000 flavors lure kids to e-cigarettes, and nicotine hooks them. Did you know 97% of youth e-cigarette users used a flavored product in the last month?

Some IL Family Physicians leaders helping shape future of better health for all #AAFPCOD @sachindixit Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) @TyrannyoftheP Michael Hanak asim jaffer

These are not protests...they are violent instigators.

It's Annual Meeting Day! See you IN PERSON today! TabMD Monica J. Fudala, MD Eric Sullivan Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) Kate Rowland Gordana Krkic, CAE

So Gr8 to meeting many Family docs at first Inperson Annual Meeting IL Family Physicians after the Pandemic. Kate Rowland Gordana Krkic, CAE Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) Monica J. Fudala, MD asim jaffer

Present and future Illinois family physicians taking in our nation’s Capitol AAFP Advocacy #AAFPFMAS2023

Great day advocating for family medicine! Honored to speak to Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about improving #Medicare payments, investing in our #primarycare workforce & decreasing admin complexity AAFP @aafp_advocacy #FMAS2023 IL Family Physicians

Thank you Rep. Brad Schneider for meeting today during #FMAS2023 to discuss the urgent need to invest in the primary care workforce, ensure adequate #Medicare payment, and ease administrative complexity for physicians. AND your bill expanding access to DPC! AAFP Advocacy

Your chapter delegates and alternates for #AAFPCOD are @sachindixit Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) Monica J. Fudala, MD and Michael Hanak - Dr. Hanak also chaired the reference committee on Org. & Finance. Lots of IL members here to support them, too!

Illinois Delegates and Alternate Delegates representing our state @AAFP Congress of Delegates Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) TabMD Monica J. Fudala, MD and Michael Hanak, MD