Neonatologist / Dir of Perinatal Health Equity, Advocacy, Policy @CincyChildrens | #HPSP | Alum @UofLpeds @uoflmedschool | Mom x 4 (she/her) | #tweetiatrician | Opinions minehttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3msaxyruk5k2kThe story is the same in Ohio - transportation barriers, limited awareness of available resources, gaps in coordination among community organizations. Ohio recorded an IMR of 7.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025. For Black infants, the IMR was nearly double, 13.3 deaths per 1,000 live births. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Aug 2026 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaxyruk5k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mmw25kwisc2fOhioans receiving food stamps fell by almost 94K residents since July 2025. Almost half, 48K, were children. Those declines cannot be explained by an improvement in people’s economic well-being. Food insecurity worsens physical and mental health. This will not make America healthy again. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 May 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmw25kwisc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mmhsp3mpw22eAdvocacy is critical to protecting children's health. Pediatricians are a powerful force, and together we can do more to defend children's health than any one of us can hope to do alone. @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @aapneonatal.bsky.social @johnfeistermd.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 May 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhsp3mpw22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3ml6z4vbk2k2tThis is why I add Vitamin K deficiency to the problem list, and inform the parents, so emergency treatment is not delayed. Other standard newborn interventions, including ocular prophylaxis and hepatitis b vaccination, are clearly documented and can be monitored through birth certificate data. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6z4vbk2k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mkzrldlwfk2y“We are forcing parents to make the impossible decision to be there for the NICU babies, or to keep their jobs to care for those babies when they come home.” https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/29/bipartisan-bill-would-give-ohio-workers-up-to-14-weeks-of-job-protected-family-and-medical-leave/04 May 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzrldlwfk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mks3b7y2g22r"These conditions are not just uncomfortable — they are dangerous" In a recent opinion piece for @sltrib.com pediatricians describe how fear-based immigration policies are harming children. Expanded immigration actions limit children and families’ access to vital preventive care and services. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/04/24/voices-fear-based-immigration/01 May 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks3b7y2g22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mircsgcvgs2aHappy Easter to those who celebrate! Thanks to those providing "optimal PEEP" for our tiniest patients today ❤️ #neosky #PedICU #medsky05 Apr 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mircsgcvgs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mfk5mrte3c2sUS NIH funding rates for investigators seeking research grants dropped sharply in FY25 - early-stage investigators: 26% to 19% - “Established” investigators: 27% to 20% - "at-risk" investigators (risk of losing all funding): 24% to 17% A rise in the number of applicants contributed to the decline. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Feb 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk5mrte3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mfk2dkfsuk2wThe neonatology workforce is undergoing significant changes, shaped by evolving work environments and shifting professional demands. We used survey data from @ameracadpeds.bsky.social PLACES to gain insight into factors driving workforce change. @aapneonatal.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social https://rdcu.be/e5f0x23 Feb 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk2dkfsuk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/emilymillermd.bsky.social/post/3mfait6qisk2pThank you @nicupodcast.bsky.social for this episode examining the critical intersection of immigration policy & neonatal care. You can find our op-ed here tinyurl.com/ucs5f57h with @neodrswenson.bsky.social & Lelis Vernon Article linked below @shefali.bsky.social @19thnews.org [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Feb 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:lyjkouep6phec3h4jfdcbism/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfait6qisk2p