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Paige Perriello

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Mother of 3. Pediatrician. Fighting to protect health care access for all kids & teens & their families. #PedSky

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you're wondering why all the pediatricians you know are feeling worried and angry - this is it right here. I really encourage you to read the article and use these facts to help advocate for our children.

www.npr.org/2025/06/20/n...

What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

www.npr.org

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · 15h

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans.”

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22h

“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · 3d

This is an excellentent piece debunking the notion that pediatricians have financial motivation to vaccinate kids and the impact that this particular lie has on children’s’ health and the field of pediatrics.

www.theatlantic.com/health/2025/...

Pediatricians Can’t Bear These Costs

The Trump administration’s crackdown is turning a difficult profession into an impossible one for some doctors.

www.theatlantic.com

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · 3d

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Graphic about how to support trans children in Virginia.

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 19d

This literally means additional pokes for young kids and less choice for parents.

Plus likely decreasing vaccination rates.

Hard to see any outcomes of this that don’t involve harming or killing children.

CNN @cnn.com · 19d

JUST IN: Vaccine advisers to the CDC have voted to recommended against using the combined measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccine for children under 4. https://cnn.it/3K73pNn

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Sep 2

“This is unacceptable, and it should alarm every American, regardless of political leanings.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

www.nytimes.com

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Katelyn Jetelina @kkjetelina.bsky.social · Aug 28

CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else.

#USAnotRFK

Lets gooooo

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 28

Three senior CDC leaders who resigned told The Post they were asked to participate in an unscientific vaccine recommendation process that they believe could harm the health of Americans.

CDC leaders who resigned said RFK Jr. undermined vaccine science, risking lives

As the CDC reels from the firing of its director, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News the agency is “in trouble and we need to fix it.”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Nathan Chomilo, MD FAAP FACP @chomilomd.bsky.social · Aug 29

*Policies* can't be the only prescription to heal what's clearly broken in our nation.

While policy change is important, what is needed most is communal solidarity & accountability.

A commitment that won't be dependent on if an issue directly impacts us or our loved ones.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Aug 15

Please give if you are able🧡

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · Aug 15

Here one thing you can do that will help someone — a single mom with two medically fragile children is unhoused & has an urgent need for funds for a hotel and food. If you’re able to help, Venmo @kathryn-laughon and put “mutual aid” in the subject. Thanks 💕

Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Aug 4

Grateful to generous donors for our new fridge and the ability to add fresh food to the mix in our office pantry! If you have garden/farm surplus we’d gladly take your donation to share with the community!!

Fridge in the Pediatric Associates pantry filled with fresh veggies and fruits.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jul 5

“Pediatricians like me come to our job w/the conviction that children should not die — that whatever might hurt or kill them should be prevented,whether through car seat laws,safety tops on med bottles,pediatric cancer research or,above all, routine vaccination.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...

Opinion | I’m a Pediatrician. I’m Afraid of Diseases I Thought I’d Never See.

www.nytimes.com

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nikita gill poem About fighting for children ending with all children deserve hope, protection and safety.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jul 2

😡😭😡

Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Jul 2

Just absolutely shameful stuff. Profiles in cowardice

If you're a UPenn alumn, call the alumni office and let them know what you think

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · Jul 1

BREAKING

The University of Pennsylvania has come to an agreement with the Trump administration on what the Department of Education said was its Title IX violations.

This will include stripping trans athlete Lia Thomas of her records, titles, and recognitions.

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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · Jun 30

A sobering story about the price of vaccines in the current US health system for those who are under-insured.

And a cautionary tale for the future, should the government & insurers stop covering this essential part of preventive care.

www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

A Texas boy needed protection from measles. The vaccine cost $1,400.

Due to the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, a Texas man worried that his young son was at risk and took him to get vaccinated. The cost of the shot? $1,400.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 29

www.physiciansformedicaid.org/action/code-...

Code Red - Physicians for Medicaid

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

Right?

Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

While the bill would be a boon to wealthy Americans, it would scale back resources for the nation's poorest households, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a recent letter to lawmakers.”

Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

Brutal:

“Low-income children and families would be among the groups hit hardest by Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

This sentence shouldn't need to be said because it feels so obvious, but nonetheless.....

"Research shows investing in vulnerable children isn't just a benefit to them and their families, it also provides lifetime returns to the nation."

www.npr.org/2025/06/20/n...

What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

www.npr.org

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 21

What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

www.npr.org

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 18

The cruelty is the point… F these people. And check in on the people you love.

Headline about Trump cutting suicide hotline for lgbtq people

Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 18

Terrible news from SCOTUS😡

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚨By a 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court UPHOLDS Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, concluding that it does NOT discriminate on the basis of sex, is not subject to heightened scrutiny, and survives rational basis review. All three liberals dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 18

Winning back elections for the people takes all kinds of work- and I am superbly grateful to Clean Virginia for stepping up and being a critical part of the fight!

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 18

….there are tons of activists who’ve worked hard for this in all the ways that matter for a very long time - sleeping in trees,fighting legal battles,chaining themselves to machinery to stop a pipeline,showing up at town halls to hold candidates & politicians accountable, & never, never giving up.

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Paige Perriello @paigeperriello.bsky.social · Jun 18

This morning, for the first time in VA history, we have 3 candidates running for state wide office who are not beholden to Dominion. This is in huge part due to the efforts of Clean Virginia. Of course, the fight for our environment and people power in Virginia is not 8 years old….

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