Theron McCormick, MD

Commenting on healthcare transformation, improving the health experience for patients & allergy/immunology topics. Opinions & thoughts are my own

[Aleena Banerji, MD @AleenaBanerjiMD]

Excellent work that is very needed @KimberlyBlumen1! We can really improve how we care for our patients with better #allergy documentation in EMR.

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Active listening brings healing at Our Lady of the Lake https://t.co/LwWe75gWcy via @theadvocatebr

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

@PrestonIgweMD Thank you for this tweet. As a black male pediatric specialist, it is hard not to think like I represent an endangered species. Your representation matters!

[Dr. Dave Stukus @AllergyKidsDoc]

I LOVE this article written by @CaulfieldTim about how to critically evaluate information found online.

I particularly love that it was published in @MensHealthMag

Great tips for all of us to use and share - check it out! https://t.co/Qs1ol7xHL7

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Thanks for this. So, much anxiety out there for peanut exposure in our peanut allergy patients. Extremely unlikely to trigger reactions with airborne peanut protein.

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great resource for families for getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19. https://t.co/h30zBQiXpe

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

More data supporting increased CO2 from climate change contributing to stronger and more potent allergy seasons compared to two decades ago https://t.co/5W721oSlOP

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

@AllergyKidsDoc As always, great post and reference. The information struggle is real and we really appreciate your words and guidance. Keep up the great work! 👍🏽

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

@AllergyKidsDoc I agree, as a physician. But, we have to win the messaging war-and put forth truth stories that combat misleading anecdotes. Good podcast by @GuyKawasaki on the persuasion of vaccination provides great examples

https://t.co/c45R6QXKfL

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Wow, as if the South needed more disparity data! Thank you for the data and to the authors of this study.

[ProPublica @propublica]

This map shows who gets audited the most by the IRS.

Notice anything?

From 2012 to 2015, the most heavily audited county in the US was an area where more than 1/3 of its mostly black residents are below the poverty line. https://t.co/Vu8WuRbsB5

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great to see some data pertaining to immunodeficient patients having similar morbidity as gen population with COVID-19. More data needed, but helpful for those of us facing questions from our CVID patients.

[JACI In Practice @JACIInPractice]

In Press (Free)! #COVID- #19 Infection in Ten Common Variable #Immunodeficiency Patients in New York City https://t.co/2Ft43mi0Of

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great story here about a MD/MBA candidate student blazing a bright career trail!

[CNN @CNN]

This man worked at a Louisiana hospital as a security guard. Now, he's returned to that same hospital working on the front lines as a medical student during the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/J1albOVIN5

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

This is a must-read.

The Black community shoulders the greatest allergic disease burden – with the least support. Change is necessary, and it starts with greater recognition and understanding of the Black community’s experience with #foodallergy and #asthma. 

Get the facts 👇

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Kudos to you and Nationwide Children’s for the post! Although it can be difficult, talking to our kids about racism is a must. Too often the responsibility of the racism discussion has fallen on people of color alone.
Keep up the great posts, your platform matters!!

[Dr. Dave Stukus @AllergyKidsDoc]

Parents don't have to have all the answers (I sure don't) but we still need to talk about racism with our children.

If you're not sure where to start...or how to respond when you don't have answers, please read this excellent post.

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great resource for parents wondering how to discuss this necessary subject, especially now. I wonder if K-12 teachers receive similar education- given their influence on children

[HealthyChildren @healthychildren]

Children learn about racial differences and racial bias from an early age and learn from their first teachers—their parents—how to deal with and react to these differences. Talking about race is not racist. It's important. Learn how here: https://t.co/FnkkqDbdio

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great video instruction on the often “forgotten” medical procedure: Communication with patients. Very important skill for physicians and other providers to develop while doing Video visits with patients.

[Laura Cooley @LauraCooleyPhD]

Telehealth Communication: Quick Tips to enhance communication and relationships in #telehealth encounters, and beyond. @ACHonline @DrCalvinChou @enhance_rcc #telemedicine #patientexperience https://t.co/7vHDM7uztv via @YouTube

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Knowing the history of pandemics in our country along with our response in terms of race has never been more important. Great read to build your knowledge in these times of crisis
https://t.co/UVBpCzmKqK

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Totally agree. Great read and analysis from Italy’s COVID-19 approach-underscoring a need for a systemic, coordinated approach to proactively address this crisis.

[Atul Gawande @Atul_Gawande]

This, from @HarvardHBS, is the best analysis I've seen on what happened in Italy. https://t.co/MKjDR8W9lo

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Great evidence-based article about the power of listening and asking the right questions when giving feedback. So useful in healthcare interactions!

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Good listeners do not judge or impose solutions. They do ask good questions. https://t.co/QuFUWCcJIn

[Theron McCormick, MD @McCormick__T]

Allergic Living's 2019 Top Allergy-Friendly Sunscreens Guide https://t.co/ysNpxzhUbr
Since a significant # of parents with food allergic & sensitive skin children shop at Walmart, thanks for mentioning Aveeno Positively Mineral and Neutrogena Sensitive skin sunscreens.