Elizabeth Kvale MD MSPH

Associate Professor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Section Chief, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

[Elizabeth Kvale MD MSPH @ElizabethKvale]

What are the care model and work force revolutions that will allow us, as a society, to provide equitable and excellent care to our aging community members? Ask these brilliant minds! (in a few months) So excited to welcome new trainees to our program at BCM!

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People 70 and older have a heightened risk of cancer, but they are underrepresented in clinical trials for new drugs. Dr. Elizabeth Kvale and others stress the importance of including older adults in trials. https://t.co/Imxwcn9orR #ClinicalTrials

[BCM Department of Medicine @BCMDeptMedicine]

In the latest Resonance episode, Baylor students had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Angela Catic. She shares her invaluable insights on medical education, caring for older adults and shaping the future of healthcare.

Listen here- https://t.co/I22CCq5SX8

#BCMDoM

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How does aging impact your sleep? Dr. @ACaticGeri weighs in. https://t.co/BO4YdIqxxQ #sleep #SleepAwarenessWeek

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The following DoM Faculty are recipients of the 2023 BCM Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care:

⭐ Dr. Neeraj Agrawal
⭐ Dr. Lindsey Gay
⭐ Dr. Allison Heinen
⭐ Dr. Ayse Mindikoglu
⭐ Dr. Sai Saridey
⭐ Dr. Ursula Braun

Congratulations! We are proud of you!
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[Chad D. Kollas, MD (he/him) @ChadDKollas]

Dear @POTUS,

You’ve conflated prescription fentanyl with illicit fentalogues in counterfeit pills. The former has a medical benefit; the latter should be your target.

Please clarify this to avoid stigmatizing patients taking opioids for pain care.

Thanks - An actual physician

[Eberechi Nwogu-Onyemkpa, MD @DrO_MD_]

Exciting article spearheaded by my incredible colleague @AstridGrouls

[BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @BCM_GeriPalli]

Wonderful work on this paper @AstridGrouls! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[Billy Rosa, PhD, MBE, APRN @BillyRosaPhD]

🎯Brilliant new @PalliativeMed_j Top 10 Tips #PalliativeCare Clinicians Should Know About #ECMO, led by @AstridGrouls.📢Expert symptom management, communication, & collaborative skills needed to best support IDT colleagues, patients, & their families. 🔗: https://t.co/Q4doA8J7d6

[Elizabeth Kvale MD MSPH @ElizabethKvale]

@ACS_Research @GRocqueMD Go G Rocque!

[Astrid Grouls, MD @AstridGrouls]

This was such a great paper to work on with an amazing team. Look forward to working more with them in the future - Drs. Dobbie and Neuendorf @ClevelandClinic, Drs. Young and Akkanti @UTHealthHouston, @snakagawa_md and Dr. Rosa.
@BCM_GeriPalli

[Claire Crawford, PhD, LMSW, APHSW-C @PalliativClaire]

🚨 Another job alert!! Texas Children's #PalliativeCare team is hiring a #chaplain! The person in this role has the sacred task of guiding families in their most difficult times, providing spiritual support and a calm presence. This is one of the most important roles on our team!

[BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @BCM_GeriPalli]

Please join us for Geriatrics Social Club today at 5:30 via Zoom!

https://t.co/piSv9CBkal

[Eberechi Nwogu-Onyemkpa, MD @DrO_MD_]

Seeking input from providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs) on #palliativecare involvement in care of adult patients with #sicklecelldisease. Please complete this short and confidential survey using the link or QR code below.

https://t.co/Yz8qV86egY

@drify_scd…https://t.co/1XZrRk2Szy

[BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @BCM_GeriPalli]

Check out these tips from ⁦@ACaticGeri⁩ for making this winter a healthy and happy season for our seniors. https://t.co/l2xFpZWJnZ

[BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @BCM_GeriPalli]

No place quite like Houston! Building a geriatrics and palliative practice here is amazing! https://t.co/o3RDrVh08f

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✨Team Care for Palliative Care✨
Our palliative team enjoyed happy hour this evening, thanks to the Wellness Initiative Supporting Health (WISH) Grant that aims to minimize burnout and improve overall wellness!

[Elizabeth Kvale MD MSPH @ElizabethKvale]

@Dr_Latanza @mpignone88 @AMuir_DukeGI @prepareforcare @barbaralnjones @CambiaHealthFdn So excited for you!

[Elizabeth Kvale MD MSPH @ElizabethKvale]

@JasAWebb @Dr_Latanza @mpignone88 @AMuir_DukeGI @prepareforcare @barbaralnjones @CambiaHealthFdn Thanks!

[BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @BCM_GeriPalli]

Congratulations to our Fall 2022 WISH Grant Recipients for "Team Care for Palliative Care"! @AstridGrouls @DrO_MD_