Mentor and advocate for the health and well being of children and teens. Mom, Chair Pediatics University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
Joined January 2015
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#ICYMI: I recently participated as a guest on @samhsagov’s #TalkTheyHearYou “What Parents Are Saying” podcast 🎙️!
Listen here to our discussion on how parents can influence their children’s decisions about alcohol and other drugs 🎧 samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-yo…
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As we welcome 2025, let's celebrate the dedication and innovation of our UW Pediatrics community!
Together, we’ll continue to excel & make a meaningful difference.🌟
youtu.be/PTTX_0j3kaI
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Congratulations to Drs. Tumaini Coker and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar for their formal induction into the National Academy of Medicine as part of the Class of 2023! bit.ly/4eMdj1f
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We say "Naloxone Saves Lives." And it does. But, in our new study, led by @therealMikeToce of @BostonChildrens, US states that expanded naloxone access did not experience a significant decline in fatal overdoses in youth
🔍 Key Study Details:
- Outcome: Opioid overdose deaths in youth aged 15-24
- Exposures: Naloxone access laws
- Study population / period: US states 1999-2021
- Results: Naloxone access laws were linked to a reduction in overdose deaths, but this decrease was not statistically significant
🤔 Interpretation:
Previous studies highlight that naloxone access laws may be lifesaving, but our findings suggest the effect may not be as impactful for youth. Why?
- Many youth who overdose don't have a long history of substance use; they might not be aware of naloxone and its uses
- Youth may be unaware of their ability to access naloxone through pharmacies
- Pharmacies might deny youth (esp. teens under 18) naloxone
- Many youth use drugs alone; even if a young person has naloxone from a pharmacy, they may not have someone around to administer it
Please, spread awareness about naloxone, especially to youth -- and to the pediatricians, parents, and other trusted adults in their lives!
#Research #PublicHealth #YouthHealth #Overdose
⭐ Study available here:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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We are getting all our ducks in a row to recruit the future of pediatrics @uwpediatrics. Interview invites coming soon ❤️. @UWPedsRes #pedsmatch2025 #MedEd #Pediatrics
Congratulations to Dr. Tony Woodward who just received the AAP Pediatric Emergency Medicine highest award the Jim Seidel Distinguished Service Award! #AAP2024 @uwpediatrics @seattlechildren – at Orlando, FL
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Exciting news at UW Pediatrics as Dr. Daryl Okamura takes on the role of Division Head of Nephrology! Congratulations to Dr. Okamura on this well-deserved appointment 🎉🎉
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Daryl Okamura as the new @seattlechildren Nephrology Division Head!
Congratulations Dr Patricia dela Cruz! @seattlechildren @uwpediatrics
We are thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of @PSDP_AMSPDC Scholars! These bright minds are ready to make an impact in pediatric medicine. @amspdc @SalliePermar @BWFUND @MarchofDimes @American_Heart
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We can’t wait to connect with the future of pediatrics on Thursday! Come learn more about our program @UWPedsRes!
We're kicking off our Large Programs series this THURSDAY with Western programs! Sign up today!🌞
#PedsMatch #Match2025 #Pediatrics #MedicalSchool #MedPeds #PedsNeuro #MedicalStudent
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Summer break can be a wonderful time for kids, but it's also important to prioritize their mental health during these months. For additional resources, including local youth activities, visit: Seattle. gov/reach-out. #ReachOutSeattle #MentalHealthAwareness
Reach Out Seattle:It is for the Kids
Summer is here, but amidst the fun and relaxation, don't forget to take care of your
mental health! Balancing enjoyment with wellbeing is key. You are not alone. To learn more about #ReachOutSeattle and access additional mental health resources, visit Seattle.gov/reach-out.
Leslie R Walker-Harding retweeted
Summer is here, but amidst the fun and relaxation, don't forget to take care of your
mental health! Balancing enjoyment with wellbeing is key. You are not alone. To learn more about #ReachOutSeattle and access additional mental health resources, visit Seattle.gov/reach-out.
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As more states legalize recreational marijuana, the consumer demand for more powerful weed keeps growing.
The worry is, high-potency cannabis products raise the risk of psychiatric disorders, according to researchers. nbcnews.com/health/mental-he…
As expected, American society's racist flaws are mirrored and hardwired in human developed machine learning. The question is will we do about it? nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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We are proud to announce Seattle Children’s has received @US_FDA authorization to launch the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell clinical trial in the U.S. for children under 18 with the most common form of lupus. bit.ly/43eFSQ7
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Just now the Oregon house voted to repeal #Measure110.
@KevinSabet’s statement:
gooddrugpolicy.org/2024/02/o…
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Amid a new report from the CDC, Seattle Children’s Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Leslie Walker-Harding (@AskTeendoc) shares how families can educate kids about the risks of using drugs alone via @NBCNews. bit.ly/42BHMJZ #youthmentalhealth
