Health Care

Doug Ulman

Cancer survivor, father, Pres/CEO of LAF, runner, golfer, traveler, social activist, optimist, avid reader, and fearful flyer.
1,067,636 followers |

UNICEF

Founded in 1946, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.
1,055,365 followers |

Harvard Health

Authoritative health information, drawing on the expertise of 8,000 faculty physicians at Harvard Medical School and its world-famous affiliated hospitals.
344,008 followers |

NYTimes Health

Health news from the Science desk of The New York Times
312,818 followers |

girlshealth.gov

U.S. DHHS Office on Women's Health website for girls ages 10 - 16. We have resources for parents and teachers too!
281,521 followers |

American Cancer Soc

The official American Cancer Society Twitter stream. Together we're helping you stay well, get well, by finding cures and fighting back. 1-800-227-2345
276,591 followers |

NPR Health News

Health coverage from the NPR Science Desk
235,652 followers |

AMA

The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians to work on the most important professional and public health issues.
204,982 followers |

WSJ Health News

Health, healthcare, biotech, new drugs & medicine coverage from The Wall Street Journal.
187,004 followers |

HHSGov

News and info from U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
185,141 followers |

JHU Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Protecting Health, Saving Lives Millions at a Time
179,558 followers |

APHA

The American Public Health Association works to protect Americans from public health threats. More fr/APHA: @getready @nationshealth @nphw @APHAAnnualMtg
179,273 followers |

WSJ Health Blog

WSJ's blog on health and the business of health.
178,047 followers |

L.A. Times Health

Health and medical news from @latimes.
176,827 followers |

Ezra Klein

Blogger/columnist for Washington Post, columnist for Bloomberg View, contributor to MSNBC. Eater of food. Hater of filibuster. Lover of charts.
156,810 followers |

KidsHealth

KidsHealth is the most-trusted website for health and development information written for parents, educators, kids, and teens.
142,533 followers |

Child-Psych.org

Official Twitter of Child-Psych.org. Providing science-based commentary on parenting, child development, and child disorders.
124,774 followers |

MD Moms

Pediatricians, Moms, Fellows of the AAP and creators of personal care line Baby Silk. Tweets are for informational use only and do not constitute medical advice
108,309 followers |

The Kid's Doctor®

Pediatrician, journalist, MOMS! Emmy award-winning duo with website, national newspaper column, App, helping parents TAKE CHARGE!
105,569 followers |

Dr. Laura Kauffman

Licensed child psychologist with expertise in parenting and educational issues for kids and teens - Laura Compian Kauffman
103,450 followers |

ACSNews

This is the American Cancer Society National Home Office media team Twitter account. Follow us to receive the latest ACS news!
103,038 followers |

Make-A-Wish America

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy
70,020 followers |

NEJM

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM.org) is the world’s leading medical journal and website.
67,412 followers |

Pediatricians

Managed by America's Digital Marketing Expert Douglas DoNascimento
63,645 followers |

Christy Turlington

Founder, Every Mother Counts; Director/Producer, No Woman, No Cry; Global Maternal Health Advocate, Mom, Model
59,867 followers |

Dr. O

Pediatrician, Parenting Coach and a BIG voice for teens. Somewhere in there is sumthin' about music, safe sex n the color purple. The color!
58,332 followers |

Kevin Pho, M.D.

Social media's leading physician voice. USA TODAY's Board of Contributors. Keynote speaker. Also at KevinMD.com and Facebook.com/KevinMDblog
53,033 followers |

HealthCare.gov

HealthCare.gov helps you take health care into your own hands.
48,002 followers |

RWJF PublicHealth

RWJF's public health program area. We want to make staying healthy less costly and improve quality of life for all Americans. http://www.NewPublicHealth.org
43,558 followers |

George Huba

former evaluator health/soc services; psychologist; research: drug abuse, HIV, mental health, HC reform, mind maps, stats; ret CEO The Measurement Group; PhD
42,443 followers |

Autism Checklist

Raymond Le Blanc tweets on #autism #aspergers http://raymond-le-blanc.com
38,784 followers |

RWJF Human Capital

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Human Capital portfolio invests in health and health care: in leaders, workers, students, scholars and a diverse workforce.
38,445 followers |

Dr Joe

A doctor who actually talks about health
38,320 followers |

Atul Gawande

Surgeon, Writer, Researcher, Dilettante.
36,170 followers |

Chuck Bluestein

Doing yoga since age 12. Spent many years learning about #nutrition, health, #herbs, psychology, feminism & cancer. http://bit.ly/camu-fruit
35,562 followers |

Mark Hyman, M.D.

5 X NY Times Bestseller. Pioneer in functional medicine which fixes the underlying causes of obesity, diabetes, inflammatory, digestive, mood and memory disorde
28,376 followers |

Health_Affairs

At the intersection of health, health care, and policy
27,745 followers |

SEIU

Official Twitter account of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a leading voice for workers, #Obamacare and progressive change for the #99percent.
25,897 followers |

march of dimes

Beverly Robertson, National Director, Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center at the March of Dimes
25,252 followers |

AFL-CIO

Official Twitter page for the AFL-CIO, America's Union Movement. Read our blog for daily updates on news important to working families at http://blog.aflcio.org
25,201 followers |

Mud Baron

2012 #food & 2011 #green shortyawards winner 4 all things #schoolgarden. Lexicon Project ranter. Muir Ranch teacher+dahlia rustler. Banish'er of asphalt 4 kids.
25,043 followers |

david hallstrom

Interested in almost everything but will follow most people who post about legal and health issues or good clean humor.
24,623 followers |

Joan Kelly

Sparking health conversations. How's your health?
23,416 followers |

Robyn O'Brien

A former food industry analyst, I traded a briefcase for a diaper bag, had 4 kids, wrote a book, gave a TEDx talk on health & founded the AllergyKids Foundation
23,167 followers |

Special Olympics

Through sport, Special Olympics is building communities of acceptance and inclusion for all people.
23,057 followers |

AmericanMedicalNews

American Medical News: The news and information source for physicians. Covering business, policy, public health and legal issues that impact medical practices.
22,714 followers |

Kaiser Health News

Nonprofit news service covering health care policy/politics. KHN is an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation. Links not endorsements.
20,780 followers |

Children's National

Inspiring stories, health tips, and ways to help kids -- from Children's National Medical Center
19,835 followers |

JAMA

The Journal of the American Medical Association, published since 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal published 48 times per year.
18,854 followers |

Safe Kids USA

Safe Kids works to prevent accidental injury in kids under 14: #carseatsafety, #pedestriansafety, #productrecalls, #sportssafety #homesafey | @katherincollins
17,825 followers |

Healthy People 2020

Healthy People 2020 offers a framework to improve the Nation’s health over the decade. Note: Followers' tweets do not represent the views of healthypeople.gov.
16,712 followers |

Liz Szabo

I report on medical news for USA TODAY, covering cancer, heart disease, children's health, kids/parenting and some environmental health (BPA, etc.)
16,385 followers |

CMSGov

Official Twitter account for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) responsible for all Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP info.
16,261 followers |

The Jimmy Fund

Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
16,104 followers |

Autism Society

Improving the lives of all affected by autism.
16,087 followers |

Kaiser Family Found

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: a nonprofit private operating foundation dedicated to producing and communicating analysis and information on health issues.
15,710 followers |

HIPAA School

HIPAA training accredited by the American Medical Association and other national healthcare associations.
15,432 followers |

RWJF News

The mission of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is to improve the health and health care of all Americans.
15,250 followers |

ONC

ONC's mission is to improve health and health care for all Americans through use of information technology.
14,330 followers |

NIH Library

This is the official Twitter account for the NIH Library. We tweet about the library, about our products and services, and the groups we support.
13,351 followers |

Karoli

This is a personal twitter account. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.
13,206 followers |

Dr. Heather

Mom of 4, Psychologist, and parenting writer specializing in the development of young children. @KITV4 expert, media consultant, @PullUpsBigKid spokesperson.
12,339 followers |

Boston Children's

The official Twitter feed for Boston Children's Hospital, providing you with all of our latest news and information. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/chbpol
12,310 followers |

AHRQ

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality www.ahrq.gov; Privacy Policy: www.ahrq.gov/news/privacy.htm
12,298 followers |

Alicia Voorhies

We're a seasoned team of green moms helping busy parents provide a safe, healthy home. Find us locally in Kansas City!
11,560 followers |

Sue Schick

CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania & Delaware. Always looking for opportunities to be inspired.
11,418 followers |

healthyschools

Independent not-for-profit, a voice for people who care about our environment, our children, and education
11,360 followers |

Pedro Toledo

Pedro Toledo represents the Community Health Centers in Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Yolo counties. Vice President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma County
11,284 followers |

The V Foundation

100% of donations go directly to fund cancer research. Cancer doesn't care about a recession - help us continue to fund critical cancer research.
11,279 followers |

Jonathan Cohn

Writer and blogger at The New Republic. Author of Sick. Fan of universal health insurance & early childhood care, plus the Red Sox, Dolphins, and Wolverines.
11,119 followers |

Children's Hospital

Phoenix Children's provides world-class care in over 40 specialty fields of pediatric medicine. Community manager: @phxwebgirl
10,871 followers |

Children's Hospital

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals & research facilities in the world. Find out why Hope Lives Here. Right Here.
10,605 followers |

SickKids Foundation

SickKids Foundation supports The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada. Our vision: Healthier Children. A Better World.™ Tweets by LB and LT.
10,604 followers |

Aaron DeVries

Husband of one, father of two, one with special needs, advocate, voice for the voiceless.
10,457 followers |

Scott Hensley

Writer and editor for Shots, NPR's health blog. My fixations manifested here. And, yes, there will be typos. (PR people, don't pitch me on Twitter.)
10,404 followers |

Amer Acad Pediatrics

Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
10,146 followers |

Sarah Kliff

Health policy reporter at @washingtonpost & Wonkblog. Formerly of @politico & @newsweek. Canadian, Seattleite, @wustl alum. RTs not endorsements.
10,029 followers |

Brian Ahier

Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0
9,676 followers |

NurseTogether.com

A daily dose..er, TWEET of nurse empowerment. encouragement. opportunities.
9,409 followers |

Health Care Caucus

Official Twitter of the Congressional Health Care Caucus; Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., Chairman (@michaelcburgess) . Tweets from staff
9,180 followers |

Kaiser Permanente

Your source for what's happening at Kaiser Permanente, one of America's leading health care providers & not-for-profit health plans. Tweets ≠ medical advice.
9,120 followers |

John Luginbill

I provide best practices on how to connect the right patient with the right payer to the right service line for hospital systems.
8,982 followers |

WendySueSwanson MD

Mother, pediatrician & blogger for Seattle Children's Hospital. Using my friends in and out of the hospital to understand.
8,927 followers |

New Health Dialogue

Policy blog focusing on issues of cost, coverage, and quality in health reform.
8,835 followers |

HealthyChildren

HealthyChildren.org is the official parenting Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
8,796 followers |

MentalHealthAmerica

The country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. Tweets by Steve Vetzner, Senior Director, Media Relations.
8,795 followers |

Marilyn Pr-Mitchell

Developmental Psychologist & Researcher working at the intersection of Education, Psychology & Youth Civic Engagement -- @PsychToday blogger
8,665 followers |

AFSCME

AFSCME’s 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. We advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all working families.
8,643 followers |

HCAN

Health Care for America Now: Quality, affordable health care for all!
7,842 followers |

RWJF QualityEquality

The Quality/Equality team at RWJF is committed to improving the quality of health care for all Americans.
7,814 followers |

Health_IT

Keeping up with current Healthcare and Information Technology news and trends
7,747 followers |

Gary Schwitzer

Publisher, HealthNewsReview.org and Health News Watchdog blog.
7,634 followers |

JDRF Advocacy

Organizing the diabetes community to help us work together and support one another. Providing resources to build a better today and a more hopeful tomorrow.
7,534 followers |

YoungMinds

The UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well being and mental health of children and young people
7,486 followers |

Reporting on Health

ReportingonHealth.org offers professional resources and online community for journalists covering health issues. We're nonprofit, nonpartisan and educational.
7,176 followers |

Deborah M Foster PhD

Liberal fighting the good fight...against evil ppl and my demons; TRiO alum; aspiring memoirist; poverty survivor; music addict; secular humanist; mental health
7,088 followers |

AboutKidsHealth News

Providing families with reliable, up-to-date health information created in collaboration with child health experts from SickKids Hospital. @aboutkidshealth
7,066 followers |

AAFP

American Academy of Family Physicians represents more than 105,900 family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.
7,039 followers |

Hisham Rana, MD

I tweet mostly about medicine, politics, and tech. Please see the link for a disclaimer and other policies.
6,966 followers |

AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association representing medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies.
6,816 followers |

Pia Christensen

Hot health headlines and other news from the Association of Health Care Journalists.
6,316 followers |

Commonwealth Fund

A Private Foundation Working Toward a High Performance Health System
6,293 followers |

Health Tips

Health TipsAll you ever need to know about healthy lifestyles. The collection of information is constantly updated.
6,244 followers |

Suzy Khimm

Reporter for the Washington Post, covering the intersection of Washington, Wall Street, & the economy. Oxpecker. Cat lady. Web hamster. khimms@washpost.com
5,953 followers |

Stefanie Zucker

co-founder: Pediatric Medical Devices - keeping kids healthy and safe, 1 tweet at a time
5,926 followers |

Consumers Union

Official Account of Consumers Union Non-Profit Publisher of Consumer Reports. On Facebook: http://bit.ly/CUFaceB
5,906 followers |

ACSCAN

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
5,794 followers |

Easter Seals HQ

We provide exceptional services, education, outreach & advocacy so kids & adults living with disabilities can live, learn, work & play in their communities
5,625 followers |

Texas Hospital Assn

Trade association representing hospitals and health care systems in Texas.
5,487 followers |

Arkansas Children's

Arkansas Children's Hospital, a place of care, love & hope, is a non-profit, private hospital, dedicated to helping children live healthy and productive lives.
5,212 followers |

AHA Advocacy News

American Heart Association’s heart disease, stroke and CVD health policy news, tips and information.
5,123 followers |

Blog for a Cure

A community of cancer survivors supporting each other. Cancer Sucks! Looking to connect w/Cancer Fighting Tweeps. Cancer Sucks Twibbon: http://ow.ly/1prJp
5,118 followers |

Families USA

Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
5,074 followers |

AAP News

AAP News is the official newsmagazine of the American Academy of Pediatrics
4,958 followers |

Wendell Potter

Deadly Spin author + journalist with Center for Public Integrity and HuffPo. Spent 20 years inside the health insurance industry, now reforming myself.
4,673 followers |

Speak Now For Kids

The Twitter feed of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals. Visit www.childrenshospitals.net to learn more.
4,608 followers |

PhRMA

Thank you for following @PhRMA and @PhRMApress. www.phrma.org
4,605 followers |

Every Mother Counts

Founded by Christy Turlington Burns, EMC is an advocacy & mobilization campaign to increase education & support for maternal mortality reduction globally.
4,594 followers |

ANA GOVA

ANA Gov't Affairs is leading the fight for nurses on Capitol Hill. Follow us as we make sure that the issues facing nurses & their patients are front & center.
4,422 followers |

Children's Hospital

The official Twitter feed of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, one of the top-ranked pediatric hospital and research institutions in the world.
4,356 followers |

Carolyn Pexton

Communications Consultant/Writer
4,303 followers |

Health Care For All

Founded in 1985, HCFA is a Boston-based consumer advocacy group focused on achieving an affordable, accessible health care system for MA.
4,233 followers |

Pediatric Nursing

Pediatric Nursing is a clinically based journal focusing on the needs of professional nurses in pediatric practice, research, administration, and education.
4,205 followers |

The Hill Healthwatch

The Hill's Healthwatch Blog
4,193 followers |

Doctors for America

Building Communities of Physicians and Medical Students Fighting for Greater Access to Quality Health Care.
4,114 followers |

Health Access CA

California's health care consumer advocacy coalition: Quality affordable healthcare for all! #CABudget & #HealthReform #HCR updates by @aewright, others
4,048 followers |

RWJF Pioneer

The Pioneer Portfolio at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation powers ideas to transform health and health care. http://rwjfblogs.typepad.com/pioneer/
4,045 followers |

Alec Vachon, Ph.D.

Ex-U.S. Senate staff; Washington analyst - HEALTH POLICY, POLITICS, BUDGET - Because govt decisions can make or mangle markets! Bay State native - Red Sox, Pats
4,021 followers |

Healthy Teen Network

National org focused on adolescent health & well-being with emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention, teen pregnancy, & teen parenting. (RTs not endorsements.)
3,986 followers |

Katie Cadigan

Director of PBS' When Medicine Got it Wrong - about fighting for better mental health research, care, policies & understanding
3,981 followers |

TobaccoFreeKids

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States & globally. Brian H., Grassroots Director, is tweeting.
3,980 followers |

Dean Clancy

FreedomWorks VP. DC budget & health care policy. Liberty-minded constitutional conservative. Hopeful tea-party pro-life Christian. Global-filter modernity! #war
3,946 followers |

Timothy Lomauro

Timothy A. Lomauro, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Professor, Allentown, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, and Wilkes-Barre
3,920 followers |

NACCHO

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing local health departments.
3,886 followers |

NYT Prescriptions

NYTimes Prescriptions Blog - Making Sense of the Health Care Debate
3,839 followers |

RWJF ChildObesity

The RWJF childhood obesity team wants to help all children and families eat well and move more, to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.
3,834 followers |

Carla K. Johnson

Journalist covering health care and medical research for The Associated Press
3,680 followers |

AHA

The American Hospital Association is the national organization that represents and serves close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, and networks.
3,625 followers |

Health it Matters

Stay Healthy and Alive.Your Health really Matters.
3,537 followers |

Mark Ryan

RVA family doc, work w/ underserved patients/communities. Opinions = mine. HCSM/HCSMLA http://smhcop.wordpress.com. Oddities http://richmonddoc.tumblr.com.
3,520 followers |

Healthcare In Focus

Exploring how medical professionals & researchers are improving quality of American care. Request follow tweet @healthinfocus
3,509 followers |

julie rovner

health reporter/horse person/corgi owner; retweets not an endorsement (mostly things I find amusing and think you might, too)
3,478 followers |

Healthy Living

We're a Functional food & beverage marketing services firm delivering early adopters & frequent buyers.
3,473 followers |

Melissa Arca, M.D.

I'm a pediatrician, mom of two, writer, and blogger. I write passionately about motherhood, parenting, and children's health. Candid parenting moments included.
3,447 followers |

THCBstaff

Everything you always wanted to know about the Health Care system. But were afraid to ask.
3,424 followers |

Dr Kim, MD

Pediatrician's insights about child health, parenting and doctoring kids
3,415 followers |

The Daily Briefing

The Advisory Board Company's daily newsletter, serving the health care industry and covering the coverage of hospital policy, strategy, and operations.
3,402 followers |

ResearchAmerica

Research!America works to make research to improve health a national priority.
3,383 followers |

Kids @ MD Anderson

The latest news from MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital on cancer research, clinical trials, patient care, support services and cancer prevention tips.
3,336 followers |

NoMore Pneumo

The Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia is 125+ organizations working to raise awareness about the toll of pneumonia. World Pneumonia Day is November 12.
3,331 followers |

AcademyHealth

The professional home for health services researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners, and a leading, non-partisan resource for the best in HSR.
3,258 followers |

SmokeFreeTexas

3,232 followers |

TFAH

Trust for America's Health (TFAH) is a nonprofit, nonpartisanorganization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of all Americans.
3,188 followers |

Natasha Burgert

Pediatrician, wife, mom, runner, and traveller. Posts do not replace visit with your doctor.
3,172 followers |

Parkland Hospital

Parkland's vital work in caring for patients, preventing disease & training medical professionals reaches across the history and area of North Texas.
3,135 followers |

NCOA

NCOA is a national voice for older Americans—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them.
3,072 followers |

KIND

Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) is a nonprofit providing high quality, comprehensive dental care and education to kids in need throughout Colorado.
3,010 followers |

Data Resource Center

The Data Resource Center is a free online data resource funded by MCHB/HRSA. (Postings and followings do not imply endorsement)
3,001 followers |

AACAP

AACAP is the leading national medical association dedicated to treating families affected by childhood and adolescent mental illnesses. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.
2,996 followers |

Aaron E. Carroll

Health services researcher. Policy wonk. Blogger. Video game player. Comic book collector. Proud father. Co-author of Don't Swallow Your Gum!
2,968 followers |

US HealthData Gov

A public community designed to bring together high-value federal datasets, tools, and applications using data about health and health care.
2,958 followers |

Neera Tanden

President of the Center for American Progress
2,943 followers |

Ted Okon

Commenting on cancer, health care reform & politics — a lethal combination. Advocating for a saner America.
2,937 followers |

U.S. PIRG

U.S. PIRG stands up to powerful special interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being.
2,888 followers |

Ron Chusid

Doctor specializing in internal medicine. Blogger on liberal politics, separation of church & state,science fiction, and sometimes drift onto other topics.
2,884 followers |

Jennifer Haberkorn

Health care reporter in Washington DC for @POLITICO. @MarquetteU alum. RTs not endorsements; views are mine. Nice to meet you!
2,852 followers |

PTSDdotOrg

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Operational Stress Injury Online Social Support Network dedicated to experts, non specialists, survivors & their loved ones.
2,827 followers |

NACHC

Founded 1971 to provide Community Health Centers with a unified voice and common source for research, information, training and advocacy.
2,825 followers |

National Campaign

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
2,817 followers |

National Committee

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare is a nonprofit advocacy organization fighting against Social Security & Medicare cuts.
2,793 followers |

CQ HealthBeat

Congressional Quarterly's CQ HealthBeat
2,730 followers |

CHAI

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, formerly of the Clinton Foundation, is a global NGO that provides medications and health services to developing countries.
2,705 followers |

RWJF VulnerablePop

The Vulnerable Populations portfolio creates opportunities for better health by investing in health where it starts-in our homes, schools and jobs. Uses #sdoh.
2,688 followers |

Rally for Kids

One day there will be a cure for cancer! The Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation strongly believes in this statement.
2,672 followers |

UCP national office

The UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with a spectrum of disabilities through its affiliate network.
2,596 followers |

First Focus

A bipartisan advocacy org dedicated to making children and families a priority in federal policy & budget decisions. Affiliated w/ @Campaign4Kids @fivepromises
2,577 followers |

Childrens Hospital

The official Twitter feed for Thriving, the @BostonChildrens pediatric health blog | Facebook: http://fb.com/ThrivingKids | Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/chbpol
2,548 followers |

American Health Line

AHLAlerts -- American Health Line's presence on Twitter -- offers news updates and other features regarding health policy, health reform and industry trends.
2,547 followers |

HANYS

The Healthcare Association of New York State Represents more than 550 non-profit hospitals, nursing homes, & home care agencies. Responses weekdays, 9a-5p.
2,537 followers |

ImmunizeCOKids

We are the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition, a nonprofit ensuring that kids get the vaccines they need to keep them healthy! ImmunizeForGood.com
2,507 followers |

Avik S. A. Roy

Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Healthcare policy writer for Forbes & National Review. Independent healthcare investment analyst.
2,497 followers |

AboutCerebralPalsy

2,491 followers |

Julie Bohlen

Health content professional with MBA in heathcare management. Sharing quality health resources and news. On executive team at OrganizedWisdom.
2,443 followers |

CtrMediaChildHealth

Research center investigating the relationship between media and children's health. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/cTBMdp | Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/chbpol
2,440 followers |

NOEWAIT - Waitlists

NOEWAIT - End waitlists for those with Developmental Disabilities. Sign petition
2,411 followers |

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2,382 followers |

Health Justice CT

Movement dedicated to raising awareness about racial and ethnic health disparities and achieving health justice for all. Heang Tan is tweeting / listening.
2,372 followers |

FasterCures

Visit FasterCures.org to learn more about creating a medical research system that saves lives by saving time
2,325 followers |

Dawn McKinney MSN

RN/Educator/Consultant. On PhD/nsg track. Interests include peds neuro & psych, including genetics & ID. Former Navy LCDR with varied acute care experience.
2,319 followers |

Community Catalyst

Community Catalyst is a national advocacy organization that has been giving consumers a voice in health care reform for more than a decade.
2,303 followers |

CHCF.org

The California HealthCare Foundation - Supporting ideas and innovations to improve health care for all Californians.
2,283 followers |

Health News 4U

Dedicated to bringing you the latest healthnews!
2,263 followers |

NatlAssnPubHospitals

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems represents America's safety net hospitals and health systems.
2,169 followers |

Mike Painter

JD, MD, Senior Program Officer at RWJF
2,138 followers |

ChildrensHealthFund

Children's Health Fund. Health Care and Advocacy for America's Most Vulnerable Children.
2,134 followers |

CO Health Foundation

Working to improve the health and health care of Coloradans by increasing access to quality health care and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
2,119 followers |

Citizen Action of NY

We look for opportunities to create big changes in NY and the US. Our power comes from the grassroots: people coming together to push the edge of the possible.
2,103 followers |

Mark Miller

Comms for Children's National Medical Center, formerly for Pres. Clinton, AmeriCorps, Case Foundation. Autism advocate. Hockey player/coach
2,097 followers |

CommunityHealthCorps

AmeriCorps program based in community health centers
2,082 followers |

AllHealthReform

The Alliance for Health Reform provides an unbiased source of information to elected officials and their staffs, journalists, policy analysts and advocates.
2,082 followers |

NASN, Inc.

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) advances the specialty practice of school nursing to improve the health and academic success of all students.
2,011 followers |

MyHealthNewsDaily

2,007 followers |

Dr. Cardinal

Follow me for the latest information on health care reform, and visit Cardinal Chiropractic in San Francisco to maintain your good health!
2,002 followers |

Tom Sherlock

The Colorado Healthcare Heritage Project
1,990 followers |

Steven J. Brazis

I graduated from UOP School of Dentistry in 1973. I practice general dentistry in Sacramento, CA. I concentrate on cosmetic dental procedures and crowns.
1,981 followers |

Children's Hosp Asn

The Children’s Hospital Association advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of care.
1,922 followers |

Incidental Economist

Considering health care with a focus on research, an eye on reform. (I am a bot. See blog for Twitter accounts of authors.)
1,916 followers |

Campaign 4 Children

The First Focus Campaign for Children is a bipartisan child advocacy group dedicated to improving U.S. public policy for kids. Affiliated with @First_Focus.
1,904 followers |

Young Invincibles

Representing the interests of 18 to 34 year-olds and making sure that our voice is heard on issues like health care, higher ed, and the economy!
1,897 followers |

Jordan Rau

Reporter at Kaiser Health News. Advocate for unappreciated periodic elements (Go Nd!). Tweets are not endorphins.
1,826 followers |

Bethany Deines

Advocate for positive, proactive, progressive change; Dayton Children's Annual Gifts Dir.
1,820 followers |

RFTS, Cerebral Palsy

Only nat'l nonprofit 501c3 pediatric CP foundation led by parents. Official Partner of the CDC, AACPDM & CPIRF. Our passion is helping kids w/CP!
1,795 followers |

Dr. Claire McCarthy

I'm a pediatrician at Boston Children's Hospital, and I write about health and parenting. I'm also a mom raising 5 kids ages 6 to 21! Views are mine.
1,759 followers |

Boston Children's

Be a part of Boston Children's Hospital and help sick kids. Get involved today. Give, fundraise, volunteer. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/chbpol
1,718 followers |

Anthony Wright

Personal observations of Jeffy's dad. Also tweet on policy, #HCR & #CABudget at @healthaccess as Exec Dir, Health Access California. STS135 #NASATweetup Alum
1,701 followers |

Galen Institute

We work to promote a more informed public debate over ideas that advance individual freedom, consumer choice, and competition in the health sector.
1,650 followers |

Pediatric SuperSite

The official Twitter feed for the PediatricSuperSite, home of Infectious Diseases in Children and Pediatric Annals
1,634 followers |

Lindsey Ruivivar

Associate Director of National Advocacy for the National Association of Community Health Centers - Grassroots On/Off-line #fqhc Advocacy! @nachc @cfahc
1,616 followers |

Jomo Starke

health policy geek, advocate for traditional independent physicians and their Medicaid constituents, manager of health information exchange for SynerMed Inc.
1,601 followers |

Joshua Sharfstein

Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein is a pediatrician and Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
1,576 followers |

IL Adolescent Health

The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health advocates policies and practices that promote a positive approach to adolescent sexual health and parenting.
1,568 followers |

TeenScreen@ColumbiaU

Our goal is to prevent adolescent suicide and disability through early detection of mental illness.
1,559 followers |

Barb Flis

I'm a mom, Parent Guru, Children's Health Expert, Keynote Speaker, Workshops Presenter, Talk Early & Talk Often® Coordinator.
1,523 followers |

Sarah Lee

Old Time Liberal Progressive: Advocate for Single Payer Healthcare
1,489 followers |

insurekidsnow.gov

Connecting Kids to Coverage - A Website from USDHHS
1,487 followers |

CountyHealthRankings

Where we live, learn, work, and play matters to our health. Compare health in your county with the rest of your state and take action to improve it w/ Rankings.
1,447 followers |

Austin Frakt

Boston Univ. health economist and The Incidental Economist blogger. See also @IncidentalEcon. Tweets don't imply endorsement.
1,439 followers |

PNHP

Non-profit research and education organization of over 18,000 physicians who support single-payer national health insurance, an improved Medicare for all.
1,348 followers |

NCAAHPERD

Supporting educators in motion, fighting #ChildhoodObesity via #IsPOD - a $4 million program, & inviting YOU to attend, present, & exhibit at #MovementMatters!
1,347 followers |

ThinkProgress Health

ThinkProgress Health: health policy and politics -- from a progressive perspective. Edited by @IgorVolsky.
1,347 followers |

Maggie Mahar

Creator of healtlhbeatblog.org. Will re-launch late May. . Also writing for healthinsurance.org.. For info on re-launch, pls. email: maggiemahar@yahoo.com
1,347 followers |

TAFP

The Texas Academy of Family Physicians unites Texas family doctors through advocacy, education, and member services. Tweets by @thegreatkate and @johnnylee88.
1,344 followers |

MedicareRightsCenter

A nonprofit consumer service organization working to ensure access to quality, affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities.
1,337 followers |

Health Care for All

Working to win quality, affordable health care for all Marylanders
1,334 followers |

Health Reform GPS

A project of the George Washington School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation explaining health reform as it is implemented.
1,301 followers |

PhxChildrensAdvocacy

Our Parent Action Committee gives updates on issues affecting pediatric healthcare. Contact: Jessica Catlin, jcatlin@phoenixchildrens.com
1,296 followers |

APIAHF

We work to influence policy, mobilize communities, and strengthen programs and organizations to improve the health of AAs and NHPIs.
1,284 followers |

Small Business Major

We are a national nonprofit small business advocacy organization founded and run by small business owners. Visit us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/3emr88l
1,278 followers |

Josiah Hill III

Protecting children from environmental hazards and promoting community action for healthy homes.
1,276 followers |

Stuart Butler

Stuart Butler directs the Center for Policy Innovation at The Heritage Foundation, working on health, education, tax, budget, welfare, family, regulation issues
1,259 followers |

Michele Silence

CEO, KID-FIT P.E. Classes for Preschoolers. Fitness pro since 1986. Educator, children's fitness advocate, preschool obesity prevention. http://www.kid-fit.com
1,259 followers |

United Way Dallas

We focus on education, income and health because we want to empower individuals to help themselves.
1,258 followers |

HealthyHoustonKids

The Twitter account for HealthyHoustonKids.com. For people interested in Houston, children's health news, kid's activities and parenting tips.
1,254 followers |

Children's Cause

We mobilize to conquer childhood cancer!
1,231 followers |

LPFCH

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health works to elevate the societal priority of child health issues in California.
1,229 followers |

CaliforniaHealthline

California Healthline is a free, daily digest of health care news, policy and opinion from the California HealthCare Foundation
1,208 followers |

Maria Radtke

A rural health news feed provided by the WI Office of Rural Health - "We do the research so you don't have to!"
1,203 followers |

Ben Nwomeh MD

#Pediatric #Surgeon @NationwideKids and #OhioState; Director #Education @SurgeonsSOS #globalsurgery; Opinions mine. Auto #followback and RT not endorsement
1,192 followers |

Orin Levine

Researcher, advocate, father, husband, fly fisher
1,187 followers |

Lisa Rehurek

HealthNation is a company, a community, and a cause. As the leading provider of telemedicine services, our purpose is to make quality healthcare affordable for
1,169 followers |

RWJFCommission

1,169 followers |

Jonathan Edelheit

CEO of Medical Tourism Association and President of Employer Healthcare Congress and Free Health Media
1,143 followers |

AF4Q

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's signature effort to lift the quality of health care in targeted communities across America.
1,132 followers |

Fred Goldstein

President of US Preventive Medicine, a company Making the World a Healthier Place.
1,130 followers |

CO Health Institute

CHI is a leading source of independent health information, data and analysis for Colorado health care leaders. Check out our new website!
1,130 followers |

HealthCareFoundation

HCF provides leadership, advocacy and resources that eliminate barriers to quality health for the uninsured and underserved.
1,096 followers |

Jessica Rothhaar

Lead Health Care Campaign Organizer at www.picocalifornia.org, backpacker, jazz lover. Opinions my own; please connect re health policy at @picocahealth.
1,079 followers |

Daniel Weintraub

Healthycal.org connects the Capitol, the community and the places in between. Tweets by @DMWeintraub (DW), @njones12 (NJ) and @HeatherGilligan (HG)
1,079 followers |

Denver Health Med.

Denver Health is a comprehensive, integrated health care organization with multiple components. 150,000 people are seen at DH every year.
1,077 followers |

Courtney Gray Haupt

Health policy & comms strategist @EdelmanDC. Co-founder of 30K Friends. Keeping up on eHealth, medical research, food & sustainability & news from the Hill
1,066 followers |

AHR_Rankings

America’s Health Rankings is longest-running annual assessment of US health on state-by-state basis. By United Health Foundation, APHA and P4Prevention
1,041 followers |

KS Health Institute

An independent apolitical think tank informing policymakers and Kansans about today's most important health issues.
1,032 followers |

Partnership for Prev

Partnership for Prevention is a nonprofit organization committed to making disease prevention and health promotion a national priority.
985 followers |

Adriel Bettelheim

Lobbying and Influence Editor at CQ-Roll Call. @rollcall
971 followers |

health_data

Health Equity, Disparities, Health Impact Assessment, SoDH, Public Health and City Planning, Environmental Health - UrbanData (DNH Collaborative) Topic Wiki
963 followers |

Mary Agnes Carey

Reporter for Kaiser Health News. Previously covered health for CQ.
961 followers |

Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids Head to Toe is a program that aims to fight child obesity. Our innovative program addresses the mental and physical needs facing obese children.
955 followers |

CCHI

Barrier-free access to quality affordable healthcare for all Coloradans.
945 followers |

ILHealthMatters

Illinois Health Matters is a website that provides up-to-date information and resources on health care reform and its impact on people in Illinois.
939 followers |

Nebraska Appleseed

Nebraska Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan public interest law firm that works for equal justice and full opportunity for all Nebraskans.
935 followers |

Linda Salter

Lead Editor @PCNEducation Education Policy News, Lead Editor @PCNSeniors Seniors Policy News (ProgressiveCongressNews.org) Education Researcher, Writer
924 followers |

L.A.Care Health Plan

L.A. Care Health Plan is the nation's largest public health plan, providing health coverage to over one million residents of Los Angeles County.
920 followers |

Alice Ackerman, MD,

Founding Chair, Dept of Peds, VTC Sch of Med, ped hospitalist at #CCCH, passionate about children's healthcare, family, polymer clay, birds, photography
920 followers |

Articles For Kids

HealthArticlesForKids.org is a blog about Kids Health written for both Parents and Kids as well!
904 followers |

Kenneth Thorpe

Chair Health Policy and Management, Emory University Executive Director, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
903 followers |

monica wharton

Host, DisAbility News & Views Twin, mom of twins, and son with AS; Advocate for children and adults with disabilities worldwide! Horse, dog lover and WWE fan!
895 followers |

Adam Coyne

VP of Communications, Mathematica Policy Research. Social media junkie, policy wonk, storyteller, wannabe chef, husband, dad
890 followers |

Jesse Pines, M.D.

GWU Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy, TIME.com writer & @Urgent_Matters Physician Leader, Views are mine and not of my employer.
889 followers |

USActionTM

This account is going dark!!! Please follow @USAction for updates from USAction / TrueMajority from now on. Thanks!
872 followers |

Campaign Better Care

Doctors should talk to one another, medical records should be at our fingertips, & patients (& their families) should not have to fend for themselves. Join us!
867 followers |

Terry Kind

I'm a pediatrician. Hold my hand. Let's improve kids' health one child, family, community, study, trainee, & tweet at a time. (see your doc for medical advice)
859 followers |

Phil Galewitz

Kaiser Health News senior correspondent, runner, and craft beer connoisseur/journalist constantly searching for next fun (and free) event.
857 followers |

Patrick McCabe

Curious communications guy in DC specializing in heath and health policy; always intrigued, sometimes intriguing
852 followers |

AHLA

The American Health Lawyers (AHLA) is the nation's largest organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field.
848 followers |

Pediatrician2013

:-)) Child Health Advocate
842 followers |

GIH

Grantmakers In Health is a resource for funders seeking expertise and information on the field of health philanthropy.
819 followers |

Nat'l Fitness Fndn

Congressionally-chartered National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. Our goal is to help all Americans get active, play sports, and eat healthier.
815 followers |

Medicaid

804 followers |

The Colorado Trust

Achieving access to health for all Coloradans.
792 followers |

Prd2bnAmerican

Progressive Democrat. I believe in Equality, Human Rights, The Constitution, Fair Pay, Education, & ACA for all. Animal lover, Christian, not Faux.
786 followers |

Miracles For Kids

Non-profit organization based in Orange County, California. Our mission is to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
783 followers |

Don Taylor

Associate Professor of Public Policy at Duke University @DonTaylorFFA is my freeforall blog bot. RTs are not endorsements.
771 followers |

NCHC

National Coalition on Health Care is the nation's oldest and most broadly representative alliance working to improve America's health care.
758 followers |

Dana Hoyland Lee

Mom & marketer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Love my boys, baseball, writing, reading, shopping, photography, my dog & the beach. Not necessarily in that order.
755 followers |

School-Based Health

The National Assembly on School-Based Health Care improves the health status of children and youth by advancing and advocating for school-based health care.
752 followers |

Kara D. Ryan

Senior research analyst for @NCLR working for health equity. Views are my own.
749 followers |

Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D

I work to reverse childhood obesity in the US @RWJF, am a trustee with @NAACP and A Phi A bro. Philanthropy, Public Health, Equity, Craft beer and novice biker.
747 followers |

Medicaid Health Plan

Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) is the leading trade association solely focused on representing Medicaid health plans. Account managed by Joe Reblando.
737 followers |

Emma Sandoe

health policy budgeteer
737 followers |

CBHC

The Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care is dedicated to guaranteed access to affordable health care for all.
733 followers |

Julie Appleby

Senior reporter at @KHNews, covering health policy, quality, costs; board member Association of Health Care Journalists
730 followers |

PAHO-WHO USMX Border

InfoFRONTERA is a U.S.-Mexico border health news feed by the PAHO/WHO US-Mexico Border Office http://new.paho.org/fep OR https://www.facebook.com/PAHO.WHO.USMB
726 followers |

Cover the Uninsured

News and reports about health care reform implementation.
726 followers |

PICO

Unlocking the Power of People - PICO brings people of faith together to transform communities and the nation.
726 followers |

SafeRxWatch

SafeRxWatch is an initiative to focus the attention of the public and policy makers on key problems of drug safety and how to fix them, from Community Catalyst.
724 followers |

H Latino Health

Health Professional (Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner). Open invitation to Hispanic Latino Health website for more details.
718 followers |

James S. Marks

SrVP @RWJF, pediatrician, public health, fmr Asst Surgeon General, CDC
716 followers |

Improving Pop Health

Improving Population Health is a blog that explores current thinking in policy, practice, and research in population health improvement.
712 followers |

Ross D. Silverman

Bloviator | Intellectual magpie | Dad | Cultured, sophisticated man about town | Public health & med law, ed, policy, politics, ethics + | Tweet 4 dialog
705 followers |

NFP

Nurse-Family Partnership® is a nurse-led, evidence-based public health program that helps transform the lives of vulnerable mothers and their children.
700 followers |

CCHI Policy Updates

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative policy staff providing updates on healthcare policy and other important issues. Tweets are not endorsements of messages.
699 followers |

Amanda Krupa, M.Sc.

Health Communications Professional; Medical Writer & Editor Specializing in Maternal, Infant, Child & Adolescent Health Topics; Chicago Native.
697 followers |

WKKFDentalTherapy

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s vision is healthier communities where everyone – especially the most vulnerable children – can get safe, high-quality dental care.
696 followers |

StJohnsWellChild

St. John's Well Child and Family Center provides comprehensive healthcare to low-income and uninsured children, adults and families in South LA.
684 followers |

Irwin Redlener, MD

Child health & disaster response expert, author, Pres.Children’s Health Fund, direct Nat Cntr Disast Preparedness, Columbia U. Mailman Sch Pub Health
676 followers |

David L. Hill, MD

Dad, pediatrician, author, humorist/standup, columnist, runner. Look for my book, Dad To Dad: Parenting Like A Pro, June 1, 2012!
665 followers |

SHADAC

State Health Access Data Assistance Center led by @LynnBlewett, #RWJF grantee, insurance coverage, state health policy, access 2 care, UofMN, SHARE
657 followers |

Bob Doherty

Senior Vice President, American College of Physicians Government Affairs and Public Policy; Author of the ACP Advocate Blog
638 followers |

OC Chapter AAP

California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics - Our Mission: To Achieve Optimal Health for All Orange County Children by Promoting Pediatric Excellence.
638 followers |

MyHealthCafe

All about healthcare reform, health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drugs, and everything else to pay for your healthcare
615 followers |

TransforMED

Transforming medical practices to patient-centered medical homes.
612 followers |

ChildrenDentalHealth

Children's Dental Health Project...working for Children’s Oral Health
607 followers |

Philip Miller

Pediatrician, underserved clinic
599 followers |

CLAN Duchenne MD

This year, CLAN is raising money to establish a new Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Club in Vietnam. #MuscularDystrophy #endduchenne #clanchildhealth
588 followers |

Robin N. Richardson

Health policy analyst from DC now in Austin, interested in public health, payment reform, expanding coverage, improving quality, lowering costs, workforce…
588 followers |

Bazelon Center

We pursue impact litigation, policy reform and public education to ensure the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental illnesses or disabilities.
583 followers |

Adam Linker

Adam Linker is a health policy analyst at the NC Justice Center's Health Access Coalition.
574 followers |

Lovell Jones

Director of the Center for Health Equity & Evaluation Research, a joint venture between the UTMD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Houston
570 followers |

NNOHA

The National Network for Oral Health Access (@NNOHA) is a nationwide network of safety-net dental providers.
569 followers |

CA Safe Schools

Children's Environmental Health Coalition
569 followers |

Mark Hayes

Former Health Policy Director and Chief Health Counsel for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Republican Staff. Opinions posted are solely my own.
567 followers |

Elisabeth W Burak

Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Big retweeter (sometimes, but not always, endorsements).
564 followers |

Meredith Dodson

I work w/ amazing @RESULTS_Tweets volunteers to break the cycle of #poverty, focus on #HeadStart #childcare #budget #tax #assetbuilding #Medicaid #SNAP policies
560 followers |

FCAN

Florida Consumer Action Network - Civic engagement and advocacy since 1984 on health care, insurance, utilities, environment, and more.
558 followers |

Harold Koplewicz, MD

I am a leading child & adolescent psychiatrist, and President of the Child Mind Institute (@ChildMindDotOrg).
553 followers |

State Refor(u)m

An online network for health reform implementation. State Refor(u)m is an initiative of @NASHPhealth, supported by RWJF.
551 followers |

gsm

interests: arts education, community health centers, health advocacy, indie & intl film, social justice issues, photography, and kombucha
551 followers |

Medicaid Talk

News, Trends, Stats, Jobs, all Medicaid all the time. Live Talk Show |Medicaid Matters| every other Tues at 1PM EST/12PM CST/ 10AM PST. www.medicaidtalk.com
549 followers |

Stuart Schear

Strategic communications consultant, passionate about US and global health care, philanthropy, pastry, and dark chocolate. Re-Tweets are items of interest.
545 followers |

Jessica Rothhaar

PICO CA is California's largest faith-based, grassroots organizing network, representing 450,000 families in 73 cities and 35 school districts statewide.
544 followers |

NICHQ

The National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) is a quality improvement organization dedicated to improving children's healthcare systems.
537 followers |

Jessica Kahn

Medicaid IT, HIT/E policy wonk, mother & lifelong bureaucrat. Tweets are my own- this is not an official CMS account
535 followers |

CHPCC

Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition is improving care for seriously ill children. Advocating for access to pediatric palliative care #pedpc
533 followers |

Mary Nell Bryan

Children's hospital association exec. Advocate for kids, homeless, animals. Blessed and grateful.
509 followers |

ChildrensPartnership

The Children's Partnership is a nonprofit organization working to ensure all children have the resources to grow up healthy and lead productive lives.
505 followers |

Schiffon

Striving 2 grow in good things, eager 4 social change, info. junkie, progressive, social justice seeker, people person, public health heart.
504 followers |

healthcarefan1

health care without border
503 followers |

Robin Marwick

Managing editor of @AboutKidsHealth. Interests: child health/development, environment, urban issues, not taking things too seriously. Opinions my own.
500 followers |

Grace-Marie Turner

President, Galen Institute, a non-profit research organization specializing in ideas for patient-centered health reform
499 followers |

Shot of Prevention

A community of parents, medical experts and others discussing immunizations and child health. I'm Christine Vara, lead contributor at Shot of Prevention blog.
495 followers |

CO Health Symposium

The Colorado Health Symposium, held each July, is one of the leading national health policy conferences attracting cutting-edge thinkers in health care policy.
487 followers |

Arielle Densen

Advocate, daughter committed to advancing lung cancer awareness and support. It's time for a national conversation on the #1 cancer killer among men AND women
487 followers |

Florida CHAIN

Florida's consumer health care advocacy organization
428 followers |

John Lumpkin

Senior Vice President and Director of the Health Care Group at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
425 followers |

Pamela Gantt

Redefining where #healthhappens one tweet at a time. Opinions & views expressed here are solely my own. RT or Follow does not necessarily mean endorsement.
411 followers |

Miss Tina

Cancer and Disease in Children, fact = children are being brought into contact with large amounts of toxic chemicals in their environment.
405 followers |

CHCS

CHCS is a national nonprofit health policy resource center focused on improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of publicly financed care.
404 followers |

mlinson

New Media/ Communications specialist with deep interest in environment & health issues. I tweet as @NAPH1981 for work - check me out.
399 followers |

Barbara K. Webber

ED of Health Action New Mexico. Health consumer advocacy non profit. Long time progressive women's and health advocacy. Health reform advocate
396 followers |

Julie Harmon

I am the proud parent of two boys with Down syndrome. Advocating for people with disabilities is my passion.
389 followers |

Alicia Samuels

Public health communications pro. U of Rochester, Emory, Johns Hopkins. Often tweet abt: health policy, poverty, gun violence. David Simon= genius.
386 followers |

Colleen Kraft

Colleen Kraft is a pediatrician and Program Director for the future Pediatric Residency and the current Transitional Year Residency at Carilion Clinic.
379 followers |

Insure the Uninsured

State and federal health policy news.
377 followers |

Healthcare Business

Health Care from Policy to Practice is the trusted source for news and commentary on the latest developments in the health care industry.
372 followers |

CA's Children

Wendy Reid Crisp, writer/editor/activist board member on issues of early childhood education, immigrant rights, grandparenting, working mothers.
370 followers |

NALEO Health

Promoting the governance and policymaking success of Latino elected and appointed officials who are building healthy communities.
365 followers |

Sandy Lutz

co-chair, Tarrant County CHIP Coalition. No child should be uninsured.
358 followers |

Child Health USA

Working to improve child health through public policy change in the U.S.A. Affiliated with @First_Focus and @Campaign4Kids
357 followers |

NCAH

The North Carolina Alliance for Health is a statewide coalition advocating for policies that promote wellness & reduce the impact of obesity & tobacco.
350 followers |

Becky Fowler

Health Policy and Advocacy for SC Community Health Centers and the National Association of Community Health Centers
349 followers |

Heidi Roman MD

Thoughts from a pediatrician/mom on everything from parenting to policy.
337 followers |

Family Voices CO

Family Voices Colorado advocates to improve access to and quality of health care for children and youth with special health care needs.
333 followers |

Sanjeev Sriram

Sanjeev K. Sriram, MD, MPH -- Social justice advocate, pediatrician, health policy wonk, & comic book fanboy. Come visit my blog, DR. in D.C.
326 followers |

TACHC

The Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) is a non-profit organization that serves as the primary care association for the state of Texas.
319 followers |

amy pisani

Executive Director, Every Child By Two. Vaccination Advocate, Mother of 2 boys, one who was hospitalized for influenza as an infant
317 followers |

Larry McNeely

Work on health policy for US PIRG
315 followers |

Georgetown CCF

Based at Georgetown’s Health Policy Institute, CCF is an independent policy and research center working to improve health coverage for children and families.
312 followers |

IMCHC

Creating a healthier society for women, children and families.
303 followers |

Anna Strong

Director of health care policy @AACF. Work for health care equity & access for AR's kids and families. Eager volunteer, pediatrician's wife, MPS/MPH.
300 followers |

CCMU

At the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved, we are leading change to ensure our health care system meets the needs of everyone in the community.
295 followers |

The CPH Foundation

Making disease control and prevention a higher national priority. Check out our blog at http://cphfoundation.tumblr.com/
293 followers |

Mostly Medicaid

Your leg up in the Medicaid industry.
289 followers |

Joe Antos

Economist specializing in health policy and market-based reform; hospital rate regulator on the side
289 followers |

Colorado HealthStory

Colorado HealthStory is working to create an appreciation of our shared experiences of health, one conversation at a time.
288 followers |

HCandYOU Coalition

Visit HealthCareandYou.org - brought to you by some of our country’s leading consumer and health care organizations.
288 followers |

APHAStudentAssembly

APHA-SA is the nation's largest student-led organization dedicated to furthering the development of students in public health and health-related disciplines.
285 followers |

Center for Next Gen

The Center for the Next Generation, building support for advanced energy and sustainability and America’s children and families.
283 followers |

Family Voices of MN

Family Voices aims to achieve patient and family-centered care for all children, youth and young adults with special health care needs or disabilities
278 followers |

HealthPolicyProject

UHPP's Shelly and Randal tweeting about health care reform & its impact in Utah.
278 followers |

jpatnosh

Husband, non-profit executive, Maryland resident and New Jersey native; views are personal opinion
277 followers |

CMHN

The Children's Mental Health Network: Bringing together the voices of children's mental health
262 followers |

Cover the Kids

Working to ensure that all families in Sacramento have access to comprehensive, affordable health care and coverage.
261 followers |

Mississippi Medicaid

258 followers |

Enroll America

Enroll America is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to ensure that all Americans are enrolled in and retain health coverage.
257 followers |

Serena Woods

Politics/Feminism/Health care/Baseball/Football/#thanksobamacare. Director of Strategic Engagement @ Colorado Consumer Health Initiative. Opinions are my own.
256 followers |

Within Reach

Washington's foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child, and family health.
255 followers |

NASHP

Celebrating 25 years, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is dedicated to helping states achieve excellence in health policy and practice.
251 followers |

CommHealthCentrsofAR

Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. - Arkansas Primary Care Association
248 followers |

HealthySchoolsNtwk

Healthy Schools Network, Inc. is a 501 c3 national environmental health organization.
247 followers |

scottweier

Vice President of public affairs at The Glover Park Group, specializing in health policy and public health.
246 followers |

Protect Your Care

Moving Forward, Protecting Your Care
238 followers |

DanielleKilchenstein

ED at American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 2; advocate; lover of equality, empowerment & the caring nature of ppl., among other things. Opinions are mine.
237 followers |

Beth Kelly Maloney

I am a Registered Nurse Educator - A support for all. In Healthcare our customers are everyone we come into contact with daily including each other.
236 followers |

Josh Rovner

I'm the Director of Policy and Advocacy for @nasbhc, the father of two perfect kids, and a guy who expends far too much energy worrying about the Red Sox.
235 followers |

Bruce Siegel

Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)
233 followers |

Medicaid ManagedCare

Medicaid Managed Care Congress. Baltimore, MD, 4/30-5/2/2012.Obtain the latest information on healthcare reform to best position your plan in uncertain times.
231 followers |

Brady Augustine

Health care leader with experience in private and public sector. Served as Senior Advisor to the Administrator at CMS and executive for Florida Medicaid.
228 followers |

HealthCareForAll NY

220 followers |

Lloyd Y. Asato

We operationalize aspirations. Learn more at www.buildcommunity.net.
219 followers |

Shawn Gremminger

Assistant VP, Legislative Affairs, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (Follow NAPH @NAPH1981)
216 followers |

Denali Johnson

Colorado College graduate, project associate @CCMUTweets, and lover of the great outdoors, Philly sports, public health and winter squash.
214 followers |

Yvette R. Ammerman

Associate Director of Western Operations National Association of Community Health Centers
210 followers |

Sarah Mapes

Director of Communications @CCMUTweets. Health marketing enthusiast, technology fangirl, and proper spelling/grammar tyrant. Opinions expressed are my own.
209 followers |

Michael Russo

Health Care Advocate for CALPIRG
208 followers |

Katie McClure

Let's invest early in individuals, families, communities... to reduce/slow adult disease, healthcare costs, societal costs ... and reduce the cycle of poverty
204 followers |

100% Campaign

The 100% Campaign is a collaborative effort to ensure that all of California's children gain access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage.
204 followers |

Healthy Families

Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens.
202 followers |

Chris Cantrell

Public policy and pretty much anything else.
202 followers |

Kim Bernstein

Healthcare Advocate :Grassroots Advocacy Strategy & Solutions
202 followers |

Texas Well & Healthy

A statewide, grassroots campaign to improve the health and wellbeing of Texans by ensuring health care for our people
199 followers |

TN Primary Care Assn

A nonprofit connecting Tennesseans with a health care home, especially the medically underserved.
196 followers |

Vanettaa_PDX

Community Health Center and Public Health Exec. Opinions are personal.
192 followers |

Matt James

President and CEO, The Center for the Next Generation @tcng_org
190 followers |

Ashley Wheeland

Health policy attorney, political and news junkie, runner and Colorado native. My opinions are my own.
189 followers |

Nat'l Healthy Start

National Healthy Start Association, providing leadership & advocacy for health equity services & interventions that improve birth outcomes and family wellbeing.
181 followers |

TXVoice4Health

Giving Texans a voice in the debate on national health reform!
180 followers |

Avram Goldstein

Communications/Research Director, Health Care for America Now; former Washington Post editor & reporter; fmr top ed., Fla medical newspaper, San Fran. law daily
172 followers |

Health Justice

The Health Justice Network is a coalition of Asian and Pacific Islander health organizations, working to actively connect, educate, and empower our communities.
169 followers |

Kristin LaRoche

Work in healthcare policy/gov't relations. And, I'm completely and utterly addicted to coffee. (tweets = my own.)
169 followers |

KnowYourCareCO

Know Your Care is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating the American people about the Affordable Care Act’s consumer and patient protections.
167 followers |

CHAT

The Children's Hospital Association of Texas supports the development of a high-quality, appropriately funded children's healthcare delivery system in Texas.
165 followers |

Sara Collins

Sara R. Collins, Ph.D., is vice president for Affordable Health Insurance at the Commonwealth Fund.
165 followers |

Sejal Parikh-Shah

New Downs - is a Nutritional Supplement which addresses the special needs of children with Down Syndrome. It was developed by a Naturopathic Doctor.
163 followers |

UltraViolet

All grown up Crest Kid. Lover of health, social justice & empowering communities to make healthy choices. Proud Howard U Grad.
162 followers |

Devon Dabbs

Executive Director & Co-Founder @CHPCC Former documentary film maker. Mom of three, advocate for pediatric #palliative care. New to twitter. Tweets my own.
160 followers |

Heather R Joyce, MD

Pediatrician, wife, mother, blogger
159 followers |

Christine Lindberg

Communications Associate @healthpolicyhub. Proud BU alum. Writer. Reader (love my Kindle). Dog-lover. Bird-hater. Opinions are my own.
158 followers |

Jennifer Lemmerman

153 followers |

David M. Escobar

3rd year osteopathic med student, future pediatrician, advocate of osteopathic manipulative medicine, interested in DBH Peds & Clinical Nutrition/Policy
151 followers |

Know Your Care

144 followers |

ACAP

Safety Net Plans Put People First
144 followers |

Molly French

Helping prominent health policy organizations examine and communicate health and health care policy issues.
139 followers |

Kathy Chan

138 followers |

Kids Well Texas

For a day when every Texas child has access to health care.
136 followers |

Jennifer Ng'andu

133 followers |

Know Your Care VA

Striving to raise awareness of health issues facing Virginians and bring equitable access and affordable healthcare to Americans.
132 followers |

Peacemakers.com

Changing lives every day & Working together to build Community & Strong Families
130 followers |

FL CKF

The Florida Covering Kids & Families project works to help families find health care coverage for Florida's children.
129 followers |

Sinsi Hernández-Canc

Progressive, feminist, Boricua mom passionate about Latino politics, health equity, and social justice. Health Equity Director @FamiliesUSA. Views are all me.
124 followers |

Justin Beland

Director of advocacy outreach at the Children's Hospital Association. Father of two. Rabid Boston sports fan. Views expressed are mine and possibly yours.
121 followers |

Ellen-Marie Whelan

120 followers |

HEP

At the Healthcare Education Project we protect and expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all New Yorkers.
120 followers |

Patrick McIntyre

Health Policy Advocate | Avid footballer, softballer, volleyballer, skier, and tennis player | Someone with a thing or two to say (opinions are my own).
119 followers |

NEACH

Community Catalyst’s New England Alliance for Children’s Health is a multi-sector coalition promoting access to quality affordable health care for all children.
117 followers |

TheNationalAlliance

The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health is a non-profit organization devoted to improving health outcomes for adolescents.
114 followers |

cshcn

Our goal is that all children with special health care needs are able to reach their maximum health potential
109 followers |

Steven Weiss

Communications pro for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and person living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
106 followers |

Skyler Chan

Helping you stay on top of Child Healthcare. 29. Resident of Sacramento, CA.
104 followers |

KnowYourCarePA

Striving to raise awareness of health issues facing Pennsylvanians and bring equitable access and affordable healthcare to Americans.
103 followers |

El Paso Children's

103 followers |

J. M. Moore

Forever Georgia girl. Political junkie. Entrepreneur. Curious observer of pop culture. Health enthusiast. Avid reader. Scrapbooker. Evolving foodie. Go Gators!
93 followers |

Craig

90 followers |

Rich Trachtman

87 followers |

Alan Weil

87 followers |

Ann O'Leary

Former legislative director for Senator Hillary Clinton, Sr Fellow at @amprog. A lawyer with a passion for domestic social policy.
85 followers |

CSHC

The CA School Health Centers Association advances health services in schools so that children might have the opportunity to be healthy and successful.
85 followers |

Carrie Fitzgerald

child advocate, mother, poet. Iowa was my home for 22 years, and now I live in DC. Views are just mine.
81 followers |

John

Grilled Cheese beer whiskey fireworks tobacco products and health care.
80 followers |

Megan C

Graduate nursing student and information junkie w/ interests in global health, sustainable agriculture, and good music.
79 followers |

Bill Covington

I'm the Western NY Organizer for the Healthcare Education Project of 1199SEIU / Greater NY Hospital Association
76 followers |

Dan Boston

72 followers |

Lupita Salazar Weeks

'You can all go to hell, I'm going to Texas...'Davy Crockett Recovering Catholic, Reforming policy wonk & Not afraid to dream impossible dreams.
71 followers |

Mimi Garcia

68 followers |

HealthActionNM

Working for affordable, accessible, accountable health care for all people living in New Mexico
67 followers |

Max Richtman

I am the President of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). We must protect these programs now and for future generations.
64 followers |

FL Covering Kid

FL_CKF_CHIPRA project is vital to implementing outreach and fostering communication amoung all those concerned about children's health.
63 followers |

Lucy Cox-Chapman

Health care communicator at Community Catalyst. Happiest when by the water, baking a pie, reading, or with all the lovely people in my life. Opinions my own.
58 followers |

Paul L. Foster SOM

TTUHSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine focuses on education, patient care, and research on the US/Mexico border and beyond.
56 followers |

Sonya Schwartz

Progress loving. Reformed wonk. Former advocate. Aspiring blogger. Farmers' market-fan. Mom of two wild boys.
55 followers |

Katherine Jett Hayes

Health policy nerd, lawyer, former Capitol Hill staffer, political junkie, seeking refuge in academia.
47 followers |

KarenMontgomeryMoore

The REACH Healthcare Foundation's vision is that all poor and underserved people in our community will have quality healthcare.
42 followers |

Mary Dwight

Mom/ wife/ friend. Patient & research advocate, policy, & politics. displaced Coloradan longing for snow. http://www.cff.org (@cf_foundation)
40 followers |

Kay Johnson

Advocate and activist for improving the well-being women, children, and families. Consultant on health policy. Political gadfly.
38 followers |

Caroline DeRosa

Lover. Hater. Shopper. Political opinionater.
35 followers |

Michele Juda

Focus: Connecting families to public policy. Assuring health needs are considered across service systems. All views and positions are my own.
35 followers |

Maryellen Barreca

34 followers |

Kristen Golden Testa

28 followers |

Michael Miller

26 followers |

Ken Lucero

Creating healthy Native American communities thru policy education, health literacy and leadership training while honoring culture, tradition and core values
26 followers |

Healthy Kids SoCo

Healthy Kids Sonoma County links low-income children with health insurance and health services.
26 followers |

Kathleen King

24 followers |

Liane Wong

Program Officer, Packard Foundation, strategist and entrepeneur for social change, health policy and practice, trailrunner and mindful of giving back
22 followers |

Cathy Hope

21 followers |

ChildrensTweets

Children's health issues such as mental health, parenting, research, rare diseases and emerging issues such as Autism.
17 followers |

Matthew J. Wright

Children's health - Congressional and federal agency advocacy, grants, and public affairs.
11 followers |

George L. Askew MD

11 followers |

ann langley

4 followers |

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