Important point raised by Drs. Feister, Miller, Unaka and Beck at #cincinnatichildrens. NICUs are well positioned to assist families with claiming govt benefits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, WIC, SNAP, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

NOW AVAILABLE: the Improving Neonatology Staffing toolkit! To aid in advocacy and implementation, this toolkit includes: -background of the issues -needs assessments -advocacy tools -practical staffing solutions The toolkit is publicly available: www.aap.org/en/community... Please share widely!

It's striking how a cohesive framework would broadly improve health outcomes. Sub your patient population for rural and it works. Families deserve more. Kids deserve more. Our country deserves more.

rdcu.be/eBwfu 📷 @ebneo.bsky.social

📣 New population study out @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Factors associated with lower rates of nirsevimab receipt included: -Older age (OR 0.60; CI 0.58–0.62) -Black race (OR 0.53; CI 0.43–0.65) -Very low Child Opportunity Index (OR 0.70; CI 0.54–0.91) -Public insurance (OR 0.79; CI 0.67–0.92)

📣perinatal health inequities pub alert📣 This population-level review of pregnancies w/ high chance of neonatal mortality found previously unrecognized inequities in prenatal neonatology consultation. rdcu.be/eBwfu Elegant work by @samantha-lee-3.bsky.social @cincykidsneo.bsky.social 1/4

Fear of detention impacts NICU families too. When families cannot be at the bedside, babies have longer hospital stays, heightened stress, more pain, and are at increased risk for developmental and behavioral problems that can persist throughout childhood. www.cnn.com/2025/08/16/u...

Worse hospital financial health was associated with decreased likelihood of providing perinatal services. There was a moderate correlation with higher percentage of births in DSH-receiving hospitals and reduced maternal mortality. #neosky #obsky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

📊 JAMA Data Brief: Despite medical advances, US children's health is worsening with increased mortality and chronic conditions, partly due to inadequate insurance and societal investment. ja.ma/4oA1Ve8

Hidden within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reduction in Medicaid’s ability to pay for care retroactively (care that has already been delivered) from 90 to 60 days Shortening this window of payment targets parents of newborns, and will burden families with thousands of dollars of medical debt

It’s time for pediatricians to get political.

In a new agreement, ICE will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79mil Medicaid enrollees, including emergency Medicaid. EM provides temporary coverage that pays only for lifesaving services in emergency rooms to anyone, including non-U.S. citizens. 1/2 apnews.com/article/immi...

@ppswohio.bsky.social closing its Springfield & Hamilton health centers effective Aug 1 These locations do not provide abortions but serve 1000s of patients in access deserts w other health services - birth control, STI testing & treatment, cancer screenings www.cincinnati.com/story/news/p...

📢 Applications are now OPEN for Cincinnati Children's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program AND... (drum roll please 🥁)......we're growing to 8 FELLOWS per year!! 🎉Learn more details 👉 bit.ly/4lxLPQc #NICUFellowship #Fellowship #Neonatology

Ayman Soliman was granted asylum in the United States and has spent years serving children and their families as the only Muslim chaplain at one of the best children’s hospitals in America. 🧵👇🏼 www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...

At the #NECchicago Health Policy and NEC session, you’ll hear from: - Mark Del Monte; @aapneonatal.bsky.social - Lily Lou; @uihealth.bsky.social - Jochen Profit; @stanforduniversity.bsky.social - Shetal Shah; NY Medical College Join #NECchicago, happening Sep 7–10: NECsociety.org/NEC-Symposium

When families face legal barriers to healthcare, denial of benefits, or unsafe housing, there isn’t always a quick cure. That’s why our medical providers team up with Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.

This week, we unveiled PopHIVE, a bold new platform that puts reliable health data directly into the hands of the public. For anyone spending their summer watching #LoveIsland, the data broadcasts in near real-time, just like the show. Get the first look now at PopHIVE.org 🔥 1/5

Medicaid is a lifeline for so many of our patients and families. It covers infants, children and adolescents in every city, county, state, from every background. This federal-state partnership is the backbone of children's health care coverage in America.

We have a VERY important episode, we need your help!! PLEASE take a listen and ask yourself how you can help make positive change for families on Medicaid. @nicubatman says that your voice matters! Use it! #nicu #medicaid #nicuparent #nicunurse @nant @nann please RT.

Have you heard about the new bill to ban abortion and IVF access in Ohio? If you think that sounds like it would violate our state Constitution, you would be correct. Swipe to learn more about this dangerous bill. #reproductiverights #ivf

Today, we're thrilled to expand our NICU at @cincychildrens.bsky.social, growing from 92 to 108 beds!! This supports integrated care for critically ill newborns, our Fetal Care Program & other specialty services - reflecting our commitment to innovation, research & collaborative care.🎉👶🏥

Kennedy's claim that vaccines given to kids haven't been tested in placebo-controlled trials is "demonstrably false" said @jakescottmd.bsky.social. Thanks to Dr. Scott and his colleagues, we now have a round-up of placebo-controlled trials of vaccines. www.cnn.com/2025/06/05/h...

The science on vaccines is settled. As a parent and a pediatrician, I am so thankful for the opportunity to protect my kids from preventable illness with the help of vaccines. Thank you @jakescottmd.bsky.social for this comprehensive thread on common vaccine falsehoods, complete with citations!

Ontario reporting> 2000 cases of measles since fall. 40 in pregnant people, only 2 of whom were vaccinated. Now seeing congenital measles, prematurity, and infant death. Measles is preventable with vaccination, which is safe and effective. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Elimination of Medicaid expansion will slow OH economy, lead to fewer jobs, less personal income, lower state tax revenue ⬇️$7.2B state economy growth annually ⬇️53K fewer jobs ⬇️$4.7B less personal income ⬇️$220M lower state tax revenue annually Full report from HPIO here: tinyurl.com/yrs2j3dk

📣 "Why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility" 📣 @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social @oniblackstock.bsky.social for @thelancet.com www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

An infant born prematurely and infected with measles before birth has died in Ontario, Canada, according to a statement from Ontario’s chief medical officer. The infant’s mother was infected and had not received an MMR vaccine. news.ontario.ca/en/statement...

I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t. Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...

Out today @courierjournal.bsky.social from my friend and colleague Dr. Allison Black: "I'm a pediatric heart doctor. Medicaid cuts put half of Kentucky kids at risk" www.courier-journal.com/story/opinio...

📣Publication alert📣 Highly anticipated "Consensus Recommendations to Improve Neonatology Staffing" are out now! These recommendations prioritize patient safety & physician well-being & will greatly benefit our patients & workforce. Please read and share widely! doi.org/10.1542/peds...

Are you a health equity researcher who has lost federal funding for a project? RWJF’s Evidence for Action is offering Rapid Response grants to support community-centered, social science research disrupted by cuts. ☀️ More details: www.rwjf.org/en/grants/ac...

Science news about #NeonatalOpioidWithdrawalSyndrome: "Our findings indicate that it is important to include infant and childhood growth outcomes in future studies related to medication choices for opioid use disorder." www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Are you interested in safe,sustainable,transparent neonatology staffing models?! Listen to learn how to advocate for systemic change: ⭐ define clinical FTE ⭐ ensure flexible scheduling ⭐ protect time for scholarly/ administrative work Manuscript w national guidelines online in Pediatrics in May!🎉

This is for all my fellow neonatologists #neosky Did you know 🔹Un/underinsurance 🔹Financial strain 🔹Poor housing 🔹Food insecurity All ⬆️ risk of preterm birth and negatively impact neonatal health? The best treatment for prematurity is prevention, and the best prevention is via public policies.

New to Bluesky! Not new to the advocacy game :) Join Neonatal Justice Collaborative Policy + Advocacy subcommittee and guest Shetal Shah, 3/12 4:30-5:30 PM EST -- "How to Advocate for Infants Today: Protecting Medicaid and Beyond." DM or email for 🔗. #HealthEquity #NICU

House of Reps votes on a continuing resolution (i.e. prevent a shutdown) tomorrow: -$13B cuts to nondefense spending -$280M cuts to NIH funding -force evictions >32K households -shift control over public health priorities to the Administration CALL your Rep to VOTE NO @repgreglandsman.bsky.social

Ohio’s investment in public health is lower than 33 other states ⭐Public health initiatives deliver a high return on investment ⭐Every $1 spent = $14 return from ⬆️health outcomes ⬇️healthcare costs ⬆️productivity ⭐Investment in public health ➡️ better health outcomes for Ohioans shorturl.at/ecAvH

“refundable credit helps working families who need it most, offsetting the rising costs of child care, housing, and daily essentials” www.groundworkohio.org/post/a-bipar...

The AAP recommends up to 7 days of observation for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in infants with chronic opioid exposure. The authors of this study adapted and validated a prediction model to help clinicians identify infants at birth who will develop severe NOWS: bit.ly/4i0DPp9

NEW: The NIH has begun terminating grants for active projects studying gender identity, DEI, environmental justice, climate change, among other topics. At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Huge thanks to Senator Moreno's office for meeting w this group of OH pediatricians & committing to protect Ohio's kids! Your promise to vote no on federal cuts to Medicaid ("it's 💯 off the table") means ⬇️missed days of school ⬆️high school graduation rates ⬆️earning potential for Ohio's kids

How it started (full day of legislative meetings in DC with #AAPAdvocacyConference) 🤝 How it's going (back home/pre-call rest day)

Well this is the closest I could get to Ohio's newest Senator Jon Husted. Disappointed that 9 constituent pediatricians traveled from Ohio to DC for a meeting that didn't happen. Staffers told us "We are too busy to meet with you" after we arrived. We were there to discuss Ohio's kids & Medicaid.

Look out Congress! 400 pediatricians and pediatric sub specialists from 44 states are having 200+ meetings with their Senators, Representatives, and legislative staffers today. Our ask: do not cut federal funding to Medicaid. It will harm our kids. #keepkidscovered

This. This is the thing. I work in a NICU in a safety net adult hospital. My patient base is > 75% Medicaid. Medicaid keeps my hospital open. For stroke care. Trauma care. Heart attacks and delivering babies and chronic illness and cancer care. Cutting Medicaid hurts us all.

Putting the finishing touches on my promotion dossier tonight (!!!) - this is making it impossible to update my quality publication review and citations 😵‍💫

Wheels up! 🛫 Headed to DC with #AAP and 400+ of my closest friends to advocate for kids ❤️ Who else is going? @deannamarie208.bsky.social @annieandrewsmd.bsky.social @drdrmaya.bsky.social @neodrswenson.bsky.social @sheilarazdan.bsky.social @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social ?