While mortality after congenital heart surgery has improved, disparate care for non-white and Medicaid-insured children persists.
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The true spirit of giving. 💜 Earlier today @idjmoore stopped by Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center to deliver #Thanksgiving meals for our team members. Thank you DJ, Moore2Life Foundation and Fit Kitchen of Charlotte for your generosity!
@proanoA@ShawnteJamesMD A lot of Neo’s like CHD, but I bet whatever practice you join would allow you to carve out a role as the CHD Neo. You may have seen this conference, but it may help you decide. It’s pretty new but I’ve heard good things. https://t.co/fHXmTSBjnX
@proanoA@ShawnteJamesMD Sorry I missed this post. I would say that the answer depends on what you like about Neonatology and what you like about Cardiology. I think most centers keep premature babies in the NICU until time for surgery. If you want to take care of the baby, then Neo is the way to do
@McKinsey report on learning loss says due to #covid19 avg k-12 student may lose 7 mos, black students 10 mos, Hispanic students 9 mos & low-income 1+ yr. Today, @ReadCLT, @CharMeckSchools and 60+ other partners start fighting back with #ReadingCheckup : https://t.co/dhKaAh1gEh
Vivien Thomas changed the history of❤️surgery. Though Thomas was not credited at the time, he was truly a cardiac pioneer who developed techniques and tools that would lead to today’s modern heart surgery. Learn more here: https://t.co/JUvlcpcQ5T
BREAKING: Abbott gets approval for point-of-care coronavirus test that can detect a positive case in FIVE MINUTES. Think of a strep throat test, but for coronavirus. In fact, it's the same platform. Company will take 50,000 of them available a day, starting next week.
In states w/o Medicaid expansion (like NC), what are uninsured people who test positive for #COVID19 supposed to do? Thanks @NBCNews and @DrNermal, CMO at CCHC, for talking about consequences of COVID-19 on community health centers + uninsured patients.
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COVID-19 has lots of #CHD patients and parents concerned. Please join the ACHA‘s webinar on Monday, March 16, when ID specialist, Dr. Gregson, and #ACHD cardiologist, Dr. Aboulhosn will be answering your questions about #coronavirus. Register for free at https://t.co/8ztxZvl8M2
Becoming a strong reader is a process. Knowing where kids are in their journey is half the battle. Check out our latest video about the Reading Success Pathway! #ReadCLT
"I give because I care, not because I want people to know what I'm giving." Michael Jordan tells @CraigMelvin about his latest project, the NOVANT health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thanks to a generous $7 million donation from @NBA legend Michael Jordan low-income Charlotte residents of all ages now have access to get the affordable medical care they need, with or without insurance.