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The age old question: when is it time to ditch your child's pacifier? Check out this article from Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU to learn about impacts prolonged reliance on the pacifier can have on your child's facial development: https://lnkd.in/dgVRRxNp

👀🌍 Today marks #WorldSightDay and this year’s theme, "Children, #LoveYourEyes " puts the spotlight on the importance of children’s eye health for their growth, learning, and future! 👁️ Globally, 450 million children need treatment for vision issues, with 90 million living with some form of sight loss. Many of these conditions can have lifelong impacts if not addressed in time, making early detection and access to care crucial. Early eye screenings can make a life-changing difference, catching problems when they’re most treatable and helping children see a brighter future. The #RestoreVision team is committed to raising awareness and advocating for better access to eye care so that every child has the opportunity to see a brighter tomorrow. 🧒👓 Explore World Sight Day 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNGA4Dz3 Learn more on Restore Vision research on rare eye diseases 👉https://lnkd.in/dj8_gpXA International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)

In this month's blog, ADPH President, Greg Fell discusses why preventing ill-health at all stages of life is essential to supporting our ageing society. 👀Read in full➡️https://lnkd.in/enCjegXA

Did you know that due to rising cesarean rates, the incidence of accreta has increased dramatically since the 1980s, now affecting as many as 1 in 272 births when the rate used to be 1 in 1250? It's crucial to raise awareness and support those impacted. Together, we can make a difference! Visit preventaccreta.org/ to learn more!

Since eye and vision problems can become worse over time, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to optimize children’s eye health and prevent future vision loss. Children often don’t know how they should see or feel and may not report if something is wrong. The AOA recommends parents begin eye care early to combat the growing number of children struggling with eye and vision problems: https://ow.ly/fANe50QHPFX

#ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth: What is X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)? XLRS causes the splitting of retinal layers, leading to the degeneration of photoreceptors, resulting in the loss of central and peripheral vision. As an X-linked disease, it primarily affects males and is typically diagnosed during childhood. But there’s hope and a supportive community! Learn more about living with XLRS and the groundbreaking research on our website at: https://gag.gl/DwhQFG Image Description: Dark blue background with Spotlight on Children's Eye Health and Safety Month logo in top left corner with text below reading "Did you know? XLRS occurs primarily in males." Foundation Fighting Blindness logo in top right corner. Below is a young boy wearing glasses and smiling.

As we celebrate Independence Day and the freedoms it represents, I'm reminded of the importance of securing justice for individuals who are unjustly harmed, whether through a car accident, nursing home neglect, civil rights violation, or crime, holding wrong doers accountable, and the work we still need to do. This work is about more than just legal victories; it’s about restoring human dignity and ensuring that every individual feels heard, validated, and is made whole. Last week, I secured $288 million in verdicts, bringing my career total to over a billion dollars. I'm profoundly thankful for this impact and the opportunity to bring justice for so many over the course of my career. The below represents an aggregate of verdicts I was able to secure for strong women, who stood up to a pediatrician who sexually abused them while they were young girls. Sexual abuse is so pervasive in our society. In fact, every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted, with young black girls, members of the BIPOC community, children, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community disproportionately affected. As we celebrate Independence Day, let's unite to eliminate sexual abuse, and hold all wrong doers accountable, and ensure freedom and dignity for all. If you have been harmed in anyway, and you want justice and healing, or just have questions, feel free to reach out. If I can’t assist you, I’ll point you to resources that can. #IndependenceDay #Freedom #Justice #Survivors #HumanDignity #BIPOC #TransRights #ChildProtection #LegalVictory #SexualAssaultAwareness

#ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth: What is X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)? XLRS causes the splitting of retinal layers, leading to the degeneration of photoreceptors, resulting in the loss of central and peripheral vision. As an X-linked disease, it primarily affects males and is typically diagnosed during childhood. But there’s hope and a supportive community! Learn more about living with XLRS and the groundbreaking research on our website at: https://lnkd.in/dYYCt9qQ Image Description: Dark blue background with Spotlight on Children's Eye Health and Safety Month logo in top left corner with text below reading "Did you know? XLRS occurs primarily in males." Foundation Fighting Blindness logo in top right corner. Below is a young boy wearing glasses and smiling.

What is Myhre syndrome? Dr. Angela Lin explains this ultra-rare condition, affecting around 400-500 people in the U.S. In her unique clinic, her team provides care across the lifespan—from infancy to adulthood. Learn more in our recent episode: https://lnkd.in/eF7B_VTb