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Kara Odom Walker

@drkarawalker

Chief #PopulationHealth Officer at @Nemours. Family physician, researcher, advocate, dedicated to improving health. Views=mine

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Last year, @SoundAlarm4Kids declared a national emergency for children’s mental health. Hear from a parent and patient advocate about her family’s experience seeking mental health services and how policymakers can help.

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Welcome back to #KarasKorner! Waking up throughout the night or not feeling rested after getting enough sleep could mean your sleep quality is inadequate. Quality sleep helps reduce stress, provide clarity and help your body repair and recharge from daily stresses 💤

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Our teams are working so hard to take care of all kids in the Delaware Valley. Follow our social media for updates and tips as we endure respiratory virus season.

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Today, we sat down with Univ. of Delaware President Dennis Assanis to discuss how we can work together to make UD College of Delaware ChBE even more successful, diverse and innovative. As my alma mater works to promote a more diverse campus, I am a proud #bluehen alum #engineerturnedmd

Today, we sat down with <a href="/UDelaware/">Univ. of Delaware</a> President Dennis Assanis to discuss how we can work together to make UD College of <a href="/UDChBE/">Delaware ChBE</a> even more successful, diverse and innovative. 
 
As my alma mater works to promote a more diverse campus, I am a proud #bluehen alum #engineerturnedmd
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Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, VP, National Office of Policy & Prevention, will be speaking at the Dept. of Agriculture’s National Nutrition Security & Healthcare Summit about the role pediatric health systems play in ensuring all children have access to healthy food. #nutritionsecurity

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Raising the bar for health in Florida will take us all. Nemours Children's Health is supporting the Florida 2030 Scorecard to move Florida into the top 10 for #childrenshealth in the next decade. Thanks Florida Chamber Foundation for your focus on #wellbeing for all of Florida and beyond. Great to join!

Raising the bar for health in Florida will take us all. <a href="/Nemours/">Nemours Children's Health</a> is supporting the Florida 2030 Scorecard to move Florida into the top 10 for #childrenshealth in the next decade. Thanks <a href="/FLChamberFDN/">Florida Chamber Foundation</a> for your focus on #wellbeing for all of Florida and beyond. Great to join!
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Regular cancer screening tests can help detect cancer at early stages before any symptoms arise. Follow these guidelines to ensure you are being screened during the recommended ages - ow.ly/E25a50LkkIk #cancerscreenings #earlydetection

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While not all cancer can be prevented; in addition to cancer screenings, you can also make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer - Read more on current cause and prevention research - ow.ly/xRbt50Ln1bY #cancerprevention

While not all cancer can be prevented; in addition to cancer screenings, you can also make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer  - Read more on current cause and prevention research  - ow.ly/xRbt50Ln1bY #cancerprevention
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬 Stay safe while Trick-or-Treating and wear glow bracelets or use flashlights to be seen. Slow down and stay alert while driving #HappyHalloween

Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬
Stay safe while Trick-or-Treating and wear glow bracelets or use flashlights to be seen. Slow down and stay alert while driving #HappyHalloween
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Approximately 810 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth: ow.ly/j6Gf50LreA4 Addressing health disparities of environment, race, and age ensure all women have access to quality care #maternalhealth

Approximately 810 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth: ow.ly/j6Gf50LreA4
Addressing health disparities of environment, race, and age ensure all women have access to quality care #maternalhealth
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Prenatal Care is vital in ensuring healthy outcomes for all; despite the importance, not all women receive adequate care. Visits allow for early detection & treatment of medical conditions that can harm mom or baby and enable parents to address concerns ow.ly/L1eU50Lt6Ob

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Hot Topics in Neonatology Cindy Pellegrini Maternal & Child Health Advocacy Day brings together healthcare providers and advocates from across the country to advocate for maternal health equity. Join us on 12/1 - youtube.com/watch?v=AfrMUl…

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Nemours and @dolefoundation are seeking input from adults in military caregiving families via web-based survey or virtual focus group to prepare health care professionals to better serve military caregiving families. Learn more/ sign up: spr.ly/6012MsXLs #HiddenHelpers

Nemours and @dolefoundation are seeking input from adults in military caregiving families via web-based survey or virtual focus group to prepare health care professionals to better serve military caregiving families. 

Learn more/ sign up: spr.ly/6012MsXLs #HiddenHelpers
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Maternal health is a public health issue that we can address to end preventable deaths in pregnant women and improve their health and well-being #KarasKorner #MaternalHealth #PrenatalCare