Black mothers die at four times the rate of white mothers, according to the CDC, while the mortality rates for their unborn children are twice as high. Doctors view this as a systemic failure, but the research contradicts this conclusion.
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- Gianna Floyd (7) lost her father
- Darnella Frazier (17) bravely recorded George Floyd’s killing, leading to today’s conviction
- Makiyah Bryant (15) was killed TODAY by Columbus OH police after calling for help
Black girls & women are not exempt from the trauma of policing
Women in Anesthesiology is an independent anesthesiology organization consisting of women of every color. Injustice felt by one of us is felt by all of us. Please see our statement on racism in America. We stand together in opposition of racism and in support of one another.
Doing another poster GIVEAWAY
Retweet and follow for a chance to win a Neuroanatomy poster. I’ll select 2 random winners Sunday night MST.
(Also, posters are available for purchase, if you would rather just buy one...link in bio) thanks for all the support, everyone! #MedTwitter
There is NOTHING like the first time a student meets a physician/surgeon that they want to be like, looks like them or comes from their same community.
I am heartbroken to announce that my Dad, my hero, Kevin Mahoney, was killed in the King Soopers shooting in my hometown of Boulder, CO. My dad represents all things Love. I'm so thankful he could walk me down the aisle last summer.
I’m heartbroken by these recent tragedies of gun violence, and I just keep thinking about all the leaders who won’t take a stand to save lives and yet line up to pass bills that make it harder for us to vote.
When I couldn’t reach my mom by phone this morning I was concerned and drove over to check on her. I found her kneeling by her bed motionless. She went to be with Jesus today. She had marked this in her Bible yesterday:
Using “I’m sorry for your loss” and “𝙮𝙤𝙪 need to swap your on call” in the same sentence...
Bleak reminder that, at the end of the day, you are just a number 🔢
Life is incredibly short and very fragile. Compassion means the world #LittleThings#BeKind#FamilyLove 🙏🏽