Deaf in Scrubs

Get up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge in American Sign Language from Zach Featherstone, DO, and Ian DeAndrea-Lazarus, MPH, MD-PhD Candidate.

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

Dr. Featherstone explains what the common newborn rashes are and whether you should be concerned or not.
https://t.co/Oi92MGYSee

[AMPHL @amphltweets]

Our Vice President @juniordocdoc and Treasurer Zach Featherstone were featured in a JADARA Journal op-ed. Their channel, @DeafInScrubs strives to improve access to medical knowledge for the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

https://t.co/21PMpE4Uvz

[AMPHL @amphltweets]

@juniordocdoc and Dr. Featherstone are co-founders of @DeafInScrubs and will be doing a presentation discussing methods and strategies for presenting scientific information in ASL.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. CEUS are available.

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

In response to viewers' questions, Ian explains in ASL the findings of a study titled "Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons," recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/8nug6I2jWO

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

Dr. Zach shares some updates about vaccinating pregnant women and children. #COVID19 #vaccines #children #VaccinesWork

[Joanna Turner Bisgrove, MD, MPH, FAAFP @JoTBizMD]

#ASL is a distinct language & Deaf culture is the foundation for a unique community. Given that medicine is always trying to “cure” Deafness, distrust is rampant. Combined w/severe barriers to care, it’s no wonder #COVIDVaccination rate are rock bottom.

https://t.co/PEMMKBAMD5

[Joanna Turner Bisgrove, MD, MPH, FAAFP @JoTBizMD]

@DeafInScrubs is working to combat misinformation in #ASL, as is the Health Signs Center. https://t.co/8n6ydbnWIm (4/)

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

#HappyNursesWeek! Nurses serve an integral role in healthcare, thank you for all you do! Want to meet some deaf nurses from around the world? Check them out here: https://t.co/J4szqJA4Gg

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

As a follow-up to the previous video, Ian shares more information about why the @US_FDA and @CDCgov made the recommendation this morning to pause the Johnson & Johnson #vaccine rollout and why you shouldn't worry.
https://t.co/F88SxqWEl3

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

Ian explains how the Johnson & Johnson viral vector vaccine works. Ian also discusses the reports of very rare blood clots in a some who received the AstraZeneca-Oxford and J&J vaccines, which are currently under investigation in Europe.

https://t.co/DNvqHGXath

[Deaf Studies Today! @deafstudiesuvu]

Today we highlight Dr. Zachary Featherstone's presentation on Navigating Medical Care as a Deaf Person in Setting of COVID. He provides insight as both a deaf patient and a deaf doctor! We look forward to his remarks. Come join us! #DST2021 #DST360 https://t.co/nL5XPKbk0p

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

To celebrate National Doctors' Day, we would like to introduce you to some amazing D/HH doctors around the world! If you know anyone interested in medicine, please tell them to contact the @amphltweets mentorship program at [email protected].

https://t.co/v1K3xAblbi

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

@DrJussieDee @amphltweets Unfortunately, Twitter has a time limit of 2 minutes and 20 seconds... Our video exceeds that limit so the only way we can share the video is by sharing the link to our YouTube page.

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

To celebrate National Doctors' Day, we would like to introduce you to some amazing D/HH doctors around the world! If you know anyone interested in medicine, please tell them to contact the @amphltweets mentorship program at [email protected].

https://t.co/v1K3xAblbi

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

In the latest video, Dr. Zach and Ian detail how mRNA vaccines work and the differences between the @moderna_tx and @BioNTech_Group / @pfizer vaccines. https://t.co/UDtxzfPOkY

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In this video, Ian details how the idea of vaccination came about. #vaccines https://t.co/v3XEZ0ubRe

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

We’re back! Keep an eye out for new content coming soon!

[2axend @2axend]

At the end of the day, healthcare should always be about the patients.

#DeafInHealthcare

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

In this video, Ian discusses why we wear #facemasks, when to wear them, how to wear them properly, and what types of masks are NOT recommended. #MaskUp
https://t.co/o17Q1kohrX

[Deaf in Scrubs @DeafInScrubs]

Dr. Zach explains the newborn screening procedures that take place in the hospital after the birth of a baby. #ASL #newbornscreening https://t.co/JH4tZmZhWh via @YouTube