Child Health Equity Center @ChildEquity
Child Health Equity Center @UMassChan / @UMassMemorial working to advance child health equity locally, nationally, and internationally Worcester, Massachusetts Joined August 2021-
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#PeriodPoverty isn't just about lacking menstrual products; it's a health & education crisis. In Central MA, 1 in 4 menstruators face this issue, leading to unsafe practices & health risks. We’re fighting this. Learn more: ow.ly/aN9C50V8Eos
Redlining maps have fueled systemic racism & discrimination. To address these injustices, we must support areas impacted by redlining. Policymakers and community leaders are key in this effort. Learn more at childhealthequitycenter.org/redlining-home…
Join us in improving child health equity! Partner with the Child Health Equity Center and make a real impact. Your support can help build a healthier future for all children. Learn more at childhealthequitycenter.org/partner-with-us #PositiveChange
Massachusetts' Food Is Medicine programs enhance health & economic outcomes by expanding Medicaid through the 1115 Waiver. This initiative reduces food insecurity & healthcare costs for low-income populations, promoting a fairer health system. Learn more: ow.ly/q94I50V8A9p
Evaluating mobile health (mHealth) autism screening tools can boost early ASD care access, yet low-income and minority families face usage barriers. Our project collects insights to create better guidelines for mHealth tools. Discover more at childhealthequitycenter.org/autism-researc…
16% of diseases in teens are tied to mental health. Many issues start at 14 and can lead to lifelong struggles or worse. With suicide being one of the leading causes of death for teens, early help saves lives. Let's break the stigma. #MentalHealthAwareness #TeenMentalWellness
Climate change is impacting pediatric healthcare, especially for marginalized populations. Pediatric pros must view climate change as a social determinant of health and adopt climate-conscious practices. Learn more childhealthequitycenter.org/examining-clim… #PositiveChange #Impact
We're committed to growth, learning, and fostering belonging at the Child Health Equity Center. Progress isn't always easy, but we're here for the challenge—especially for those facing multiple vulnerabilities. Join us in our mission. Learn more: childhealthequitycenter.org/diversity-equi…
Important Update: The 2024 Child Health Equity Summit, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, and Friday, November 22nd, will be rescheduled to June 5, 2025. Thank you for your understanding and support! #ChildHealthEquityCenter #ChildHealthEquitySummit2025
Join us for "Fostering Health: Practical Strategies for Advancing Health Equity for Children in Foster Care" on 11/8. Learn about health inequities in foster care, trauma-informed support, & more. Featuring speakers from UMass Memorial and UMass Chan Med. DM @ArvinGargMD to join!
Preterm infants face high medical & social risks, highlighting the need for equitable neonatal care. Meg Parker, MD, MPH, is dedicated to recognizing and addressing these inequalities. Learn more: childhealthequitycenter.org/neonatal-healt… #ChildHealth #NeonatalCare
Massachusetts' Food is Medicine programs enhance health & economic outcomes by expanding Medicaid through the 1115 Waiver. This initiative reduces food insecurity & healthcare costs for low-income populations, promoting a fairer health system. Learn more: childhealthequitycenter.org/children-and-f…
Celebrating Día de los Muertos! A beautiful time to honor and remember our loved ones. Let’s teach our kids about this rich tradition and celebrate life, culture, and community together! #DíaDeLosMuertos #Community
Important Update: The 3rd Annual Child Health Equity Summit is postponed to 2025. Our commitment to tackling poverty and racism affecting children's health remains strong. Stay tuned for new dates and details. Thank you for your support! #ChildHealthEquitySummit2025
Advocacy is key to child health equity, tackling systemic issues often rooted in discriminatory laws. At the Child Health Equity Center, we're leading efforts to ensure fair resource distribution. Stay informed—subscribe to our newsletter for updates! ow.ly/T3mu50TzeNm
Redlining maps has fueled systemic racism & discrimination. To address these injustices, we must support areas impacted by redlining. Policymakers and community leaders are key in this effort. Learn more athttps://childhealthequitycenter.org/redlining-home-ownership/ #AntiRacism
Join us in improving child health equity! Partner with the Child Health Equity Center and make a real impact. Your support can help build a healthier future for all children. Learn more at childhealthequitycenter.org/partner-with-us #ChildHealthEquity #PositiveChange
#PeriodPoverty isn't just about lacking menstrual products; it's a health & education crisis. In Central MA, 1 in 4 menstruators face this issue, leading to unsafe practices & health risks. We’re fighting this. Learn more: childhealthequitycenter.org/programs-menst…
Did you know the first full week of October is #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek? Let's amplify our voices for better mental health understanding and support. You're not alone—NAMI's HelpLine is here for free resources. Call (800) 950-NAMI or text "HelpLine" to 62640. #YouAreNotAlone
Join us this #ChildHealthDay to promote physical activity and raise awareness for ongoing child health programs! We're tackling social determinants of health to ensure every child can thrive. Discover more about our initiatives at childhealthequitycenter.org/what-we-do/
Jeffrey Edwards, MD M... @Djeffreedom
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Sarabeth Broder-Finge... @sbroderfingert
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UMass Chan Medical Sc... @UMassChan
15K Followers 4K Following Official X home of UMass Chan Medical School: pioneering education, research and health care delivery. See how we are advancing medicine together.
Cody Gathers @CodyGathersMD
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John Zupancic @JohnZupancic
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Mandy Brown Belfort, ... @MandyBelfort_MD
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Deirdre O'Reilly MD M... @DrDeird
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Kimberly Montez, MD, ... @KimberlyMontez
516 Followers 612 Following wife, mom, daughter, sister, child health advocate, educator, researcher, #tweetiatrician devoted to health equity for all. tweets mine. she/her/ella
Rohan Khazanchi, MD, ... @rohankhaz
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Dr. DM Singh @SinghDm76988
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Lift Our Kids MA @LiftOurKidsMA
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Humanitas Institute @humanitasinsti
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Sharon Washington @SWCDEIA
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Swati Chandhoke, MD, ... @DrSwatICU
260 Followers 434 Following 👩🏾⚕️Pediatric Intensivist @RWJMS | 💪🏾 Advocacy, Equity, Policy | 🎓Proud alumna @EmoryPedsICU @MontefiorePeds @StonyBrookMed @BarnardCollege
Dr. Lisha Rents @dr_lisharents
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Dan @kamajan09
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StreetCred @StreetCredUSA
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Turn Hug @HugTurn85583
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Cara Ruggiero, PhD, R... @CaraRuggiero
486 Followers 1K Following Research Associate at Cambridge @MRC_Epid | Family systems, interventions, and policy to address obesity and food insecurity | Tweets my own
HilaryII. @u109QNdvyS8weT
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Robert Trevino, MD, P... @trevy13
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Bhuvaneswari (she/her... @The_Bhu_K
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Danielle Heims-Waldro... @dheimswaldron
38 Followers 77 Following MS4 @UMassChan | ‘23-‘24 Fellow @SarnoffCardio Aspiring physician-scientist for pediatric patients and their families
Isaura Diaz @isadiazMD
24 Followers 140 Following mom, peds cardiac icu doc, APD @vumcpicu, child advocate, latina 🇵🇷, views are my own
Alice @shibaga90068280
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Angel Munoz Osorio, B... @angelmunoz_psyc
18 Followers 62 Following Clinical Research Coordinator @NemoursCHDS. Incoming Clinical Psychology doctoral student @uofcincy. Pediatric Chronic Illness, Hispanic/Latinx Health 1st Gen
Sean Sanker @SankerSean
200 Followers 679 Following Pediatric Cardiology Fellow @BostonChildrens via @BrownMedPeds. Former PCP now incoming @TCH_AdultCHD fellow, views mine
R_iley @iley_r60145
53 Followers 5K Following
Fredrica Grant, MS @grant_fredrica
52 Followers 231 Following aspiring clinical child psychologist - research interests: childhood mental health, ACES, parent-child relations, preventative measures of risky behaviors
Daphne @pheaseski44737
17 Followers 2K Following Among the easiest things in the world, procrastination is the least effortful.
Mikayla Gordon Wexler @mgwexler4
42 Followers 198 Following IM PGY-1 @icahnmountsinai | @amherstcollege | she/her | views my own | passionate about health equity and caregiving
Harborview Injury Pre... @HIPRC
2K Followers 2K Following Official Twitter of @UWMedicine's Harborview Injury Prev. & Research Center. Together, we have the power to prevent injury and violence.
David Flores Marín @davidlfm93
124 Followers 385 Following MD @TecDeMonterrey | Research Fellow @BIDMChealth | Aspiring Pediatrician | He/him/his | Views are my own
brandy buffington @brandybuff97840
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Barnardo's Health @BarnardosHealth
1K Followers 2K Following Making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families by delivering excellence in integrated health and social care services.
NC InCK @NC_InCK
135 Followers 84 Following The NC Integrated Care for Kids (NC InCK) model is partnering with communities to support and bridge services where children live, learn, and play.
Apoorva Gomber @ApoorvaGomber
1K Followers 2K Following MD, MPH|@HarvardChanSPH ‘21|| Physician scientist in training| ECFMG certified || #Research #HealthEquity @Brighamwomens | Advocacy Lead @NCDIpoverty
Laveina @Laveina618
48 Followers 356 Following Diversity in Clinical Research & Health Equity Change Maker, Dog 🐶 Mommy, Reborn Doll Collector, Eco-friendly Early Childhood Education 🌎🌱🌳 👧Visionary 💕
Jean @jeansherwood29
216 Followers 3K Following
Massachusetts Council @MACouncilEconEd
4K Followers 4K Following Massachusetts Council is a Program of the Council for Economic Education @councileconed
Cristin Fritz @CQFritzMD
246 Followers 261 Following Pediatric Hospitalist and Child Health Advocate. Mom 👦🏼👦🏻🦮. Runner, book worm, and travel enthusiast. Opinions are my own
Overdose Prevention F... @ODPrevent
79 Followers 167 Following A dynamic group of community members, medical students, and physicians who share a unified vision to eradicate overdoses.
Jean-Claude Pierre @JCNOBLESQUIRE
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J McDaniel @jmcdaniel613
35 Followers 307 Following
Christina Briscoe Aba... @BriscoeAbath
516 Followers 634 Following Neurodevelopmental and epilepsy do . MedEd nerd (obvi). 🤸♀️Capoeirista. opinions my own :)
Larry Levine @kidshospitalCEO
136 Followers 387 Following Children’s hospital CEO and passionate advocate for public policies that enable all kids to access high quality care. Boston sports fan. Proud U of Mich alum
Regional Environmenta... @RECWorcester
1K Followers 1K Following The REC brings people together to create a just food system and to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in Worcester, Massachusetts and beyond.
Destiny Tolliver, MD,... @destinygtMD
821 Followers 892 Following Pediatrician @The_BMC. Trained @MSMEDU, @TheBCRP, & @NCSP_Yale. @Health_Affairs Health Equity Fellow. Advocate, researcher, educator. Views mine
Ana Lucia Rodriguez D... @AnaLRodriguezD
566 Followers 1K Following Research Scientist @yale Personal Acc. Non nisi Te Domine🌻 Pilgrim 🥾❤️ #buencamino Also @analurodlr.bsky.social
Sandi Lam @sandi_lam
4K Followers 2K Following MD/MBA. Professor, @NeurosurgeryNM; Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, @LurieChildrens. Health services research. Innovation. Third Culture Kid. Tweets are my own.
Sarabeth Broder-Finge... @sbroderfingert
2K Followers 2K Following Vice Chair for Research @UmassMedical, Coffee Lover, Gilmore Girls fan, 🌈 (she/her)
UMass Chan Medical Sc... @UMassChan
15K Followers 4K Following Official X home of UMass Chan Medical School: pioneering education, research and health care delivery. See how we are advancing medicine together.
Cody Gathers @CodyGathersMD
2K Followers 998 Following Pediatric Cardiology fellow. Pediatric ICU doc. Avid @ClemsonFB fan.
Project Bread @projectbread
9K Followers 3K Following We connect people and communities in MA to reliable food sources while advocating for policies that make food more accessible, so that no one goes hungry.
Academic Peds Assoc @AcademicPeds
7K Followers 388 Following Professional organization dedicated to improving child health. Read our journal- https://t.co/b9Ip7bL5Sl Questions? [email protected] #childhealth #meded
LEAN Energy US @LEANEnergyUS
498 Followers 136 Following LEAN is dedicated to expanding consumer energy choice and renewable power supply through the adoption of local community choice aggregation (CCA) programs.
Blue Cross MA @BCBSMA
6K Followers 520 Following Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Massachusetts Council @MACouncilEconEd
4K Followers 4K Following Massachusetts Council is a Program of the Council for Economic Education @councileconed
Overdose Prevention F... @ODPrevent
79 Followers 167 Following A dynamic group of community members, medical students, and physicians who share a unified vision to eradicate overdoses.
CommunityHealthlink @CommHealthLink
336 Followers 440 Following CHL is the provider of choice in Central Mass for prevention, treatment & recovery programs addressing mental health, addiction & homelessness.
Feeding Our Neighbors... @feedneighborsma
56 Followers 115 Following A coalition working to restore state-funded food and cash assistance benefits to Massachusetts immigrants.
ASHA Journals @ASHAJournals
17K Followers 15K Following Discover more from ASHA's high-impact research journals: AJA, AJSLP, JSLHR, & LSHSS. Now continuously published on the ASHAWire platform. Also, @SIGPerspectives
Children's Hospital @Blythedale
14K Followers 1K Following Blythedale Children's Hospital is dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis, care and treatment of children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs.
BGCWorcester @BGCWorcester1
819 Followers 461 Following The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester provides youth with the programs, support, and mentoring needed for them to BE GREAT.
WooFoodPolicyCouncil @WooFoodPolicy
878 Followers 819 Following The Worcester Food Policy Council is working for policy, systems and environment changes to support healthy, just food system and active community!
African Community Edu... @aceworcester
939 Followers 720 Following Empowering refugee and immigrant families from the African diaspora through educational, leadership, and cultural programming. Nonprofit based in Worcester, MA.
The Research Bureau @WRRBureau
1K Followers 466 Following Serving the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate.
Worcester Green Corps @WorcGreenCorps
282 Followers 98 Following A partnership program of @chamberworc, @UnitedWayofCM, & @TweetWorcester to keep our city clean and beautiful on a year-round basis. Chapter of @KeepMABeautiful
UMassDiabetes @UMassDiabetes
851 Followers 148 Following The UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence conducts cutting-edge diabetes research & provides personalized diabetes care at @UMassChan & @umassmemorial
What's Up Worcester @WhatsUpWorc
291 Followers 141 Following What's Up Worcester! We are your local go-to for all of your Community happenings from Local News, Community Events sports and much more.
Greater Worcester Com... @GWGives
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United Way CM @UnitedWayofCM
2K Followers 784 Following United Way of Central Massachusetts connects people and resources to improve the community.
Regional Environmenta... @RECWorcester
1K Followers 1K Following The REC brings people together to create a just food system and to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in Worcester, Massachusetts and beyond.
Prevention Research C... @PRCUMassChan
1K Followers 2K Following The PRC at UMass Chan Medical School is funded by the CDC. We promote health and prevent disease through innovative public health research and training.
TEAM UP for Children @teamup4children
203 Followers 587 Following Transforming & Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Urban Pediatrics for Children https://t.co/tEy3OaFIvn Instagram/Threads @ teamup4children
City of Worcester @TweetWorcester
31K Followers 1K Following Official account for City of #Worcester, MA.
CMVTransmITstudy @CMVTransmIT
81 Followers 289 Following A study at UMass Chan Medical School to research CMV transmission in group childcare and early education settings in Worcester & Cambridge, Mass.
Health Affairs @Health_Affairs
163K Followers 4K Following Health Affairs Publishing delivers rigorous, nonpartisan research and analysis to improve health and health care. Follows/Tweets/RTs ≠ endorsements.
Kennedy Center @KennedyFSC
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WDPH @WorcesterDPH
2K Followers 355 Following The WDPH is committed to protecting and improving the well-being of our great city. We'll keep you informed with all of Worcester's most up to date health info!
Boston Public Health ... @HealthyBoston
37K Followers 1K Following Official account of the Boston Public Health Commission. Committed to building a healthy Boston. Follow for news and information.
WCAC @WCACinfo
425 Followers 109 Following Federally designated anti-poverty agency for Central MA... dedicated to helping people move to economic self-sufficiency thru programs, partnerships & advocacy.
Healthy Families Tax ... @HealthyFamsTCC
68 Followers 89 Following Led by @ChildrensHW, the Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition advocates for tax equity & fairness in MA. Info on tax credits & free filing: https://t.co/6aV6ZOGNZa
Kate Royals @KRRoyals
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The Greater Boston Fo... @Gr8BosFoodBank
12K Followers 3K Following Our mission is to #EndHungerHere by providing our neighbors in need across Eastern MA with the healthy food they need to thrive.
Katie Johnston @ktkjohnston
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Diondra Straiton-Webs... @DiondraStraiton
2K Followers 3K Following (she/her) Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow @PennCMH @PennMedicine. Clinical psychology & leveraging #ImpSci to improve #Autism services.
UMass Memorial Health @umassmemorial
8K Followers 3K Following The Relentless Pursuit of Healing. News & updates from UMass Memorial Health & UMass Memorial Medical Center. For an appointment, call 855-UMASS-MD.
Lifeline for Kids @lifelineforkids
23 Followers 54 Following Lifeline for Kids (formerly Child Trauma Training Center) has been linking children to appropriate evidence-based trauma treatments since 2012
Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk
342K Followers 1K Following National Book Award-winning Historian @HowardU • 11x NYT Bestselling Author • MacArthur Fellow. 🐍🦁🦬
Fresh Truck @FreshTruck
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Mass. Department of T... @DTA_Listens
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Rep. Jim McGovern @RepMcGovern
163K Followers 1K Following Lisa's husband. Patrick & Molly's dad. Serving #MA02 & working to #EndHungerNow. Top Dem on @RulesDemocrats. Co-Chair @TLhumanrights. Member of @CECCgov. he/him
Fresh Connect @freshconnectbos
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About Fresh @AboutFresh
196 Followers 82 Following We engineer high-impact food x healthcare social innovations. @freshtruck @freshconnectbos
Heather Hsu, MD MPH @HEHsuMD
720 Followers 773 Following Pediatrician, health services researcher at @BUMedicine and @The_BMC, bleeding heart data nerd. Views mine. She/hers.
Morgan Walls, MD, MS @MWallsMD
104 Followers 99 Following Pediatrician • Author • Researcher • Advocate • Fan of Coffee, Chocolate and Naps • Views are my own (she/her)
Morgan K Crossman, Ph... @morgankcrossman
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Children's HealthWatc... @ChildrensHW
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Boston Breastfeeding ... @bosbreastfeed
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