Heather D Stein MD
@HeatherSteinMD
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Family Physician and Chief Medical Officer at @CHCBVT Member of @AAFP @ASAMorg
Burlington, VT
Joined November 2017
Good reminder to screen for vaping in health care visits
The national survey study reports an increase in self-reported ever #marijuana use in #ecigarettes from 2017 to 2018 among US students
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until we have guaranteed healthcare in the US, I'll keep working to support our #FQHC in providing safe and effective healthcare at CHCB.
Someone's financial situation has no place dictating their well-being and health. #DemDebate #YangGang #healthcare
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Excited to be working on a telemedicine pilot for our primary care and psych patients
America’s health centers are rooted in communities because they are flexible and find innovative ways to improve care, reduce costs, and boost access for patients based on the needs of their community. Read more here: https://t.co/astWMORF58
#ValueCHCs #NHCW19
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US states with stricter firearm legislation such as universal background checks had a 35% lower rate of child deaths from firearms, according to a Pediatrics study released today. For more, go to: https://t.co/ePLxYnj9PJ
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The bottom line: E-cigarettes and youth don’t mix. Adolescent years are critical for brain development. Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm the developing brain. Know the risks: https://t.co/TifbOEhi8O
#Vaporized
cdc.gov
Learn how much youth in the United States use e-cigarettes.
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Recent data shows Millennials are struggling with addiction. Recovery is possible with treatment, but when insurance coverage is denied—often illegally—many families are unable to pay for adequate care on their own. Learn more at https://t.co/rQo466nZMi.
#DontDenyMe
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Health officials: Opioid deaths down 50 percent in Chittenden County
mychamplainvalley.com
The 17 deaths last year were the fewest since at least 2013.
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Hybrid Treatment Program For Opiate Addiction Serves Over 400 People Near Burlington
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RCT compared opioids & other pain meds. Patients who took opioids fared no better over long term than those who used safer alternatives. By some measures using non-opioid drugs such as Tylenol, ibuprofen & lidocaine provided more pain relief. #Physiatry
apple.news
For years, doctors turned to opioid painkillers as a first-line treatment for chronic back pain and aches in the joints.
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Inviting all who value the health of our community to Salud, our annual premiere auction of upscale wines, craft beers and unique experiences! Please join us on Thursday, April 12th at 6:30pm at @EssexResortSpa. Tickets available online at https://t.co/Cw4T2podDT
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Seven years ago Act 48 became law and Vermonters decided 0% should be the uninsured rate in the State. We need to know what our lawmakers feel is the acceptable uninsured rate now-10%,15%, 20%? That could be where we are headed and it is not acceptable.
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How Iceland Got Teens to Say No to Drugs—The Atlantic "The percentage who have ever used cannabis is down from 17 percent to 7 percent. Those smoking cigarettes every day fell from 23 percent to just 3 percent." https://t.co/i90JELStex
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Varenicline, an FDA-approved smoking-cessation medication, may be effective in treating both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and smoking in men, according to a study in the February issue of @JAMAPsych.
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"Hospitals should be a last resort, not the hallmark of the health care system." The best way to make healing the focus of the health care system is more investment in primary care, mental health, and community based services.:Doctors, Revolt!
nytimes.com
What I learned when a famous 96-year-old physician became my patient.
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I am testifying again today in support of the Universal Primary Care bill (S.53). I hope our legislative leaders are willing to do the right thing for Vermonters. Those who lose their coverage in the next few years will at least have access to primary care.
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Pay gap for new MDs hits all time high in NY. Specialists in emergency med saw greatest disparity, w/men earning an average of 35K more annually than 👩🏽‍⚕️followed by pulm specialists (30K) & child psychiatrists (26K). #WomenInMedicine @feminemtweets
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Over the past decade, out-of-state drug companies shipped 20.8 million prescription painkillers to two pharmacies four blocks apart in a Southern West Virginia town with 2,900 people. #opioidcrisis.
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The AAFP + 4 other physician organizations today called on @POTUS and members of Congress to take firm action to deal with #gunviolence as a #publichealth epidemic
aafp.org
The AAFP and four other physician organizations told the president and Congress to take concrete steps to deal with gun violence as a public health epidemic.
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