PA Chapter, American Acad Peds @pa_aap
Official feed of the PA Chapter, AAP, a non-profit org with 2,400+ pediatricians dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Pennsylvania's children. paaap.org King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Joined May 2012-
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Join @T4CIP_ for #ButtonBatterySafety Day of Action, today, May 21, 2025! There are a few ways you can participate: 1. Join the X Chat today from 11AM to 12 PM ET 2. Register/join the webinar at 1 PM ET 3. Download materials: t4cip.org/button-battery… 4. Follow T4CIP on X @T4CIP_
What happens when you swallow a button battery? The battery can get stuck in the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). The battery creates an electrical current that damages the tissue. #ButtonBatterySafety
What are the dangers of button batteries? If swallowed, button batteries can cause serious injury in as little as 2 hours. Store all loose batteries #UpAwayOutOfSight #ButtonBatterySafety
Join T4CIP for a #ButtonBatterySafety Day of Action X Chat on May 21, 2025 at 11 AM ET. Join by using #ButtonBatterySafety and/or following @T4CIP_
Want to learn more about trauma-informed care? Find the listed resources on our website at paaap.org!
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shares their four "R's" of trauma-informed care which include Realization, Recognition, Response, and Resisting Re-traumatization.
In order to incorporate trauma-informed care, there are both organizational and clinical practices that must take place. These tips can ensure that it is implemented successfully!
There are six core principles of trauma-informed care. These are essential in practice to ensure proper treatment of patients. Learn more at paaap.org!
What is trauma? Read about the risks and history. Find more at paaap.org!
Happy Earth Day from the PA AAP! Click the link to watch a great speech from Dr. Gabriel Cisneros at an Earth Day rally! Link: youtu.be/EMHmT5Qtbmg?si…
Message from our 2025 Pediatric Conference sponsor: Penn State TiPS is available to provide timely, expert psychiatric guidance and behavioral health support! Together, we can make sure mental health support is available, accessible, and timely for every child. 💙
Thank you to our 2025 Pediatric Conference sponsor, Equip Health! Equip offers virtual eating disorder treatment that is covered by most insurance plans. Visit their website here to learn more about their treatments and proven outcomes: equip.health
Thank you to our 2025 Pediatric Conference sponsor, BioMarin Pharmaceutical! BioMarin has applied their scientific expertise to understand underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines. Learn more on their website here: biomarin.com
*Message from our sponsor, Penn State Vaxxed & Answered Podcast Interested in improving HPV vaccination rates? Providers who administer the HPV vaccine to 9–12-year-olds may be eligible to join a podcast-based study and earn up to $150. More info here: redcap.link/hpvpodcast
Bend Health partners with pediatricians across PA to provide timely access to youth mental health care. From Philly to Lake Erie, they offer coaching, therapy, psychiatry & more for ages 1-25. Most major insurances accepted. Start referring today: bendhealth.com/refer
Thank you to our 2025 Pediatric Conference Sponsor, CMP Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures a portfolio of topical and liquid products that address critical needs for niche markets within the pharmaceutical and life science industries!
*Message from our 2025 Pediatric Conference Sponsor* Gelmix Infant Thickener is the trusted solution for thickening breast milk and formula when recommended by healthcare professionals. Gelmix thickens safely and effectively—without artificial additives or common allergens.
Happening Now: Dr. Sue Kressly on Investing in Child Health! @AmerAcadPeds President Dr. Sue Kressly is currently delivering an inspiring keynote, "Making the Case for Investing in Child Health. #ChildHealth #InvestInKids #Pediatrics #PAAAP2025 American Academy of Pediatrics
The #PAAAP2025 Exhibit Hall is still open! Don't forget to visit St. Luke's Children's Hospital at Booth #29 to hear about their amazing child health programs!
#PAAAP2025 Day 2 is off to a great start, with Dr. Bimal Desai talking to attendees about how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of health care!

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SPR @SocPedResearch
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Alexandra (Sasha) Dub... @sash_dubinsky
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edvyce @edvyce
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Christoph Diasio, MD @pedsdoc99
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luis seija, md, mshp ... @leseija
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the HEAL science @ScienceHeal
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Bob Casey @SenBobCasey
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CHOP Pediatric Emerge... @PEMatCHOP
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AAP News @AAPNews
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Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro
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Georgia Chapter AAP @GAChapterAAP
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Lisa Costello @LisaCostelloWV
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UPMC @UPMC
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AMA @AmerMedicalAssn
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