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A new study published #Pediatrics followed children from infancy to #adolescence and found that teens who experienced #housinginsecurity earlier in life reported worse mental and physical #health. #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth are part of America’s fabric and impact all of us. #SDOH. Besides #affordablehousing, another antidote to housing insecurity is community health workers. Montefiore’s #CommunityHealthWorker Institute, which opened in 2021, has reached more than 6,000 families with social needs, including #housing. https://buff.ly/4bvKSC8 #AdolescentHealth

Please share this article written by addiction experts Scott Hadland and Sarah Bagley, and me (a parent who has lost a child to fentanyl). Anticipatory guidance in pediatric medicine practices will save young lives. Key points for anticipatory guidance: - Pills for sale are usually counterfeits with fentanyl - Signs of overdose - How to respond (call 911, give Narcan) - Where to get Narcan, how to use it - Recommend against use as best way to stay safe - If using, how to stay safe (start low, go slow, use fentanyl test strips)

In our new piece in the journal Pediatrics, we argue pediatricians need to counsel *every* teen & family about drug overdoses, now the 3rd leading cause of death in kids <19. ...Just like they counsel on firearms and car crashes, the 2 top causes of death. Pediatricians already routinely counsel kids & families at all ages about safety – something called “anticipatory guidance”. For example, Wear bike helmets, use seatbelts, put on sunscreen... Now that overdoses kill 1000s of teens annually, every pediatrician should counsel *every* teen as a matter of routine. This will be new for many pediatricians. In the piece, written by Sarah Bagley (addiction expert), Debbie Schmill (a parent who lost her child to overdose), and me, we offer examples of how docs can have these lifesaving convos. See the figure, below. Key points for anticipatory guidance: - Pills for sale are usually counterfeits with fentanyl - Signs of overdose - How to respond (call 911, give Narcan) - Where to get Narcan, how to use it - Recommend against use as best way to stay safe - If using, how to stay safe (start low, go slow, use fentanyl test strips) Pediatricians should play to teens’ strengths, for example, teens' desire to keep themselves & peers safe. Docs should avoid scare tactics, which can lead to mistrust. Give honest, clear info & empower teens. Counseling every teen & family on overdoses as a part of routine anticipatory guidance would be - I believe - *lifesaving*. I hope our fellow pediatricians will pick up the mantle. We’re perfectly poised to empower teens to stay safe amid an increasingly dangerous drug supply. Link to piece: https://lnkd.in/eFSbmq4V #healthcare #mentalhealth #pediatrics

At Tier Pediatrics, we have a promise to our patients. A promise that we will provide the upmost compassionate and professional level of care that we can. Regardless of your socioeconomic status. We believe in inclusivity and care for all of our patients. That is exactly why we are so pleased to share our Sliding Fee Schedule. This program helps people of modest means who cannot afford to pay for their child’s doctor visits. Those who are unable to pay their medical bills in full or in part can take advantage of this program. Everyone who needs help can apply, regardless of age, gender, or where they come from. We use the Federal Poverty Guidelines to decide who gets help and how much. This program is designed to provide free or discounted care to those with modest means to pay for their medical services (Uninsured and Underinsured). In addition to quality healthcare, patients are entitled to financial counseling by someone who can understand and offer possible solutions for those who cannot pay in full. The Patient Account Representative’s role is that of a patient advocate, that is, one who works with the patient and/ or guarantor to find reasonable payment alternatives. You can educate yourself on this program, and everything else we offer at TierPediatrics.com. #Healthcare #Pediatrician #Pediatric

📢 Important Update from USPSTF! 📢 ➡️Read more: https://bit.ly/4cx7Tpf 🩺 Researchers at the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend clinicians refer children and adolescents 6 years or older with a high BMI to intensive behavioral interventions. 📊 The high prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the US is concerning, especially among certain ethnic groups and lower-income families. 🏥 Intensive behavioral interventions can make a significant difference in improving health outcomes for our youth. 🩺 Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in addressing this issue, especially among ethnic minorities and lower-income families. Let's work together to improve pediatric health! Credit: JAMA #CDC #pharmacotherapy #Healthcare #Pediatrics #BMI #Obesity #USPSTF #ChildHealth #HealthyKids #PublicHealth #meded #eMednews

Did you know? Despite being standard of care, less than 20% of children with ADHD receive Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) due to a lack of qualified providers, long wait times for care, and high out-of-pocket costs. Clarity Pediatrics accepts most PPO insurance, including select Medi-Cal plans, and has no waitlist for care. (Source: Epstein et al, Pediatrics 134, no. 6 (December 1, 2014): 1136–43) #adhd #pediatrics #chroniccare #claritypediatrics #digitalhealth #healthtech #startup #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth

Did you know that many children with long COVID may not be receiving the proper diagnosis? Dr. Wood from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) highlighted that pediatricians could be missing signs of long COVID in children due to lack of awareness. A recent report co-authored by Dr. Wood has revealed key indicators of long COVID in kids, helping pediatricians better recognize and treat the condition. Common pediatric long Covid symptoms include: persistent headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulties in concentration. Let's work together to make sure no child is overlooked - knowledge is power! #LongCOVID #Pediatrics #ChildHealth #StayInformed Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q02tdV_10

The Connect4Families toolkit from Connecting to Care CT aims to simplify access to mental and behavioral health services for children and families. This free toolkit brings together resources to help families, pediatric providers, behavioral health clinicians, and schools to communicate and coordinate with one another about a child's care. The toolkit includes: - Comprehensive CT resource & service directory - Best practices and tips for effective cross-sector collaboration - Sample, customizable cross-sector communication forms - Review of relevant federal & CT privacy/confidentiality laws - Collaboration tips from families, youth, and other providers - Coding and billing information for collaborative activities ➡️Explore the toolkit here: https://ow.ly/jmvH50QoWST #PediatricPrimaryCare #ChildrensMentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth #CareCoordination #CTResources #Pediatrics

Today I am celebrating my Clarity Pediatrics cofounder Alesandro Larrazabal, M.D. Alesandro was named a Top 50 in Digital Health by Rock Health! Alesandro's recognition in the category of Equity Advocate is so on point. When I first met him in 2010, I had to know "why pediatrics?" There are all sorts of incentives that push a top med student into adult medicine. His answer was simple: impact. As a interventional cardiologist, if he could close a hole in a patient's heart, the child could live a full life. The family could thrive. He could bring health to a patient population often overlooked by the healthcare system. Now at Clarity, he has a bigger platform to impact more chronic care patients and their families. I see how he refuses to leave any child behind. His own experience as an immigrant from a Spanish-speaking family gives him the inspiration and creativity to pioneer better paths to care. I feel so proud to be building Clarity with a visionary and passionate leader like Alesandro. There's so much more to come. 🎉 #doctorfounder #latinofounder #pediatrics #healthequity

Did you know that many children with long COVID may not be receiving the proper diagnosis? Dr. Wood from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) highlighted that pediatricians could be missing signs of long COVID in children due to lack of awareness. A recent report co-authored by Dr. Wood has revealed key indicators of long COVID in kids, helping pediatricians better recognize and treat the condition. Common pediatric long Covid symptoms include: persistent headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulties in concentration. Let's work together to make sure no child is overlooked - knowledge is power! #LongCOVID #Pediatrics #ChildHealth #StayInformed Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q02t8rjT0