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She/her/hers, pro-science and vaccines, peds doc, cat mom, ally Reactions, responses, and posts represent my own beliefs and opinions. #MedSky #PedSky
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People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general. If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

Hugging or attempting to strangle his twin?

Felt the need to keep looking at cute pics of my cats this week. Sharing in case it helps anyone else.

I have to amplify this excellent post by @drgrahamwalker.com. Every day that passes with health agencies being crippled from informing the public and health professionals on myriad health or drug related concerns puts us all at risk. We will not be greater, but we will surely be sicker for it.

ICE was in my hospital today… i am so beyond angry—this is unacceptable stay away from our patients and let us do our jobs

Given the EO allowing ICE into hospitals this is an important refresher for health professionals. - The legal rights of health care providers and their patients. - How to protect your patients’ rights and your rights as a healthcare provider. www.nilc.org/resources/he...

Whitewashing the uncomfortable parts of the past doesn't just affect Black stories. For example, you can't fully appreciate how a peanut farmer from Plains, GA became a beloved president unless you know TRUE Black History. The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter: A thread.

The birthright citizenship portion of the US Constitution is totally, inarguably unambiguous. No wiggle room. If the supreme court agrees to throw it out they are explicitly throwing out the entire document and our entire system of government.

Tdap and flu vaccine for all close/frequent contacts, and RSV vaccine for the moms!

‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home

Researchers found a 62% drop in cervical cancer deaths in young women over the last decade due to HPV vaccination! That’s huge!  www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill... #MedSky #BlueSky 🧪 #medtwitter #IDSky #EMSky #EMedSky #nursesky #MedEd #fmsky #pedsky #publichealth

Dr. Uche Blackstock says she’s nervous for the future of our public health institutions under Trump: “I think we have to step back and see what’s going to happen and how can we mitigate the potential harm that these picks pose”

The 4 HORSEMEN… god help us all.

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing. They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays. The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k. www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...

Love these graphics, and way easier than when I was studying for peds boards ages ago!

There have been 14,900+ gun deaths, 28,600+ gun injuries, and 465+ mass shootings in the 325 days of 2024.

Dr. Oz has opposed Medicare for years, pushing privatization schemes and profiting from fake cures and fringe medical ideas.

“They just need to stop talking about it and fucking doing it,” said Porscha Banks, whose brother was killed by Chicago police, of the city's failure to make court-ordered reforms of its police dept. Great story by @heathercherone.bsky.social & Vernal Coleman www.propublica.org/article/chic...

OH MY GOD

bsky.app/profile/germ... #obgynsky #obskyn taking on advocacy issues for our patients and our colleagues