Montana's "unwinding" is likely to similarly affect children who are Medicaid eligible, but have not gotten the notice to reapply or not correctly filled out paperwork.

Reflections on being in a #polio ward as a child from Paul Offit and a great reminder how far we’ve come thanks to vaccines. Let’s not go back to a time when kids suffered & died from diseases we can now prevent. #lalege #lagov #VaccinesSaveLives

Unsure about how smokey air may impact you? Check out the Outdoor Air Quality and Activity Guidelines from the Department of Public Health and Environmental Quality at dphhs.mt.gov/airquality/. See guidelines for schools and childcare at dphhs.mt.gov/airquality. #Health406

About 27% of teens with depression or a history of suicidality say they have access to a firearm, according to a new study in @aap_peds. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

Great Falls woman recalls surviving and living with polio #MTLeg MT Families for Vaccines Montana Chapter - AAP krtv.com/news/great-fal…

“The best way to protect yourself and your child from chickenpox is vaccination,” says Jessica Lopeman, a registered nurse and epidemiologist with DPHHS. #MTLeg Montana Chapter - AAP MT Families for Vaccines outbreaknewstoday.com/montana-report…

“Our study provides another example of a social policy, in this case Medicaid expansion, being associated with reduced child maltreatment, specifically child neglect rates.” -Dr. Emily Brown.

Vaccine misinformation costs society way more than a million dollars. Thankfully you don't need a live debate to donate to charity: voicesforvaccines.org/donate/

Happy Juneteenth! If you are in the Bozeman area, check out MSU's first Annual Juneteenth Celebration. It starts at 5:00 PM tonight at the Romney Oval on campus - all ages are welcome. Learn more: montana.edu/calendar/event… #Juneteenth

Montana kids under age five can now get a free book every month through Imagination Library, launched statewide by the first lady. Register your child at imaginationlibrary.com.

KS, MT, & TN have codified into law a fraudulent characterization of #biologicalsex. Major medical organizations (Montana Chapter - AAP) have appropriately pointed out that definitions based on chromosomes and gamete production reflect misunderstanding of science #antitransgender #antiscience

So many #immunitycommunity partners! Massachusetts Families For Vaccines Vaccinate Your Family Voices for Vaccines Ohio Champions for Vaccines (OC4V) Maine Families for Vaccines Louisiana Families For Vaccines Tennessee Families for Vaccines LA Vaccine Alliance Hoosiers Vaccinate MT Families for Vaccines Montana Chapter - AAP Immunize.org Immunize South Dakota South Dakota Families for Vaccines TAPI Families Fighting Flu Arizona Families for Vaccines #NIAM

Summer Safety Tip: Infants and small children can’t regulate their body temperatures in the same way that adults can. Check out tips on how to prevent heat stress in young children: healthychildren.org/English/safety…

The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The updated vaccines are a better match for circulating virus strains and are expected to be available later this week. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

We can't wait to see you in DC! This year's show is packed with education, incredible keynotes, and special events - view the schedule and make plans for your #AAP2023 experience! aapexperience.org

Join us on Tuesday, October 24, for a White Coat Rally for Child Health Advocacy! Immediately following the morning plenary session, AAP will be hosting a rally on the U.S. Capitol complex, which will conclude by 1:00PM EDT. Pack your white coat! aapexperience.org/rally/

Pediatricians throughout the state are sharing awful stories of interrupted care -- including for eating disorders, cancers and severe mental illness -- as a result of the 24,000 kids losing Medicaid coverage. From the Montana Chapter - AAP Executive Committee 👇 helenair.com/medicaid-unwin…

New AAP policy statement released at AAP National Conference & Exhibition calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and CHIP to provide more consistent coverage and ensure children can access the care they need to grow and thrive. Learn more: #AAP2023 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

Our hearts are with Lewiston as they reel from a mass shooting. Children - like 10-year-old Zoey - who witnessed the shooting and those on lockdown are traumatized and living in fear. We must #EndGunViolence and protect kids where they live, learn and play.abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/10-ye…

#ClimatePrescription: “Our handwriting may be bad, but our message is clear” This is the first year that the COP has dedicated a day to climate and health! The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health Montana Chapter - AAP Montana Moms Our Kids' Climate Livableclimate Climate for Health youtube.com/watch?v=10A4_2…