Cassie Ward, DO

Loyola EM Alumni | Assistant EMS Medical Director | former paramedic

[𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 @homemakinghunny]

If you’re not a mom and you’ve ever wondered why moms say it’s overstimulating this is how an average, not even stressful morning with my toddler goes:

Toddler: can I have pancakes?
Me: maybe.
Toddler: I WANT PANCAKES.
Me: that was rude. Let me look for the recipe and then I’ll make the pancakes.
Toddler: can I have pancakes please?
Me: sure, I just need to find the recipe.
Toddler: can you colour with me?
Me: I’m trying to make you pancakes.
Toddler: *cries* I need a hug.
Me: *hugs toddler* proceeds to look for recipe
Me: *has to use bathroom, is accompanied by toddler asking to wash her hands*
Me: *back to kitchen- begins mixing pancake batter*
Toddler: do you want to colour with me?
Me: I can’t, baby, I’m making your pancakes. I can’t colour and make pancakes at the same time.
Toddler: *visibly sad* I am NOT a baby. I’m a toddler.

you get the idea…. 😂

It’s never ending and it’s often chaotic and it’s also hilarious and fun (and also overstimulating when you haven’t had a sip of coffee yet and woke up a few times in the night with a baby).

I may be overstimulated but my metaphorical cup is also overflowing. My coffee cup on the other hand… lemme go fill that up.

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

Haven’t posted in awhile, but this made vacation even sweeter!

[LoyolaEM @LoyolaEM]

You won't find recent Loyola EM graduate Dr. Ward on the wards anymore.... Rather, we warmly welcome her back to our ED as an Attending Physician!! #LoyolaEM #welcomeback 🚑

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@MrsPA_C My 15 month old daughter loves hers!

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@EmergenSiddy @idahocom @LoyolaEM Welcome to the family! Can’t wait to work with you!

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@DrBBarbas @sarahshaver_ Thanks for teaching me this way as a student, and teaching me how to do this as a resident <3 love this method

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@kaylaharpold23 Definitely hard to tell - but hoping you’ll be able to maintain your supply! Early on I kept my q3-q4 h pumping schedule strict and my supply stayed steady. Started weaning around 9 months on my terms, not because of work

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@kaylaharpold23 Also, not sure if you’re breastfeeding/pumping but definitely do-able in the ED even though it seems daunting!

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@Dr_JAndre Had my daughter during PGY2 and willing to chat!

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@MrsPA_C My 9 month old had really bad diaper rash early on- pediatrician recommended sensicare and it’s the only thing that works for her. https://t.co/hEX93Qo3FC

[Michael Justus @mhjrad]

your partner may still love you as a worm but the real test is would they still love you if you went to medical school

[LoyolaEM @LoyolaEM]

Applying EM? Check out our virtual info sessions! This Monday at 6pm CT, we will be discussing the Loyola resident experience with time for Q&A after. Stay tuned for the Zoom link.

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@DrSomedayMaybe Ask programs about this when you interview!! I just took 8 weeks maternity leave and my graduation is not delayed

[Sungyoung (Hiva) Lee, M.D. @hivalee22]

Mentors have changed my life. Mentors break cycles of poverty. Mentors create first-generation doctors. Mentorship is everything.

I promise to pay it forward

[Matt Klein @MKleinMD]

📢 #EMBound Applicants applying for #Match2023:

Save the Date for upcoming webinars on Preference Signaling:

🗓 @CORD_EM 5/26 at 3:30pm EDT
🗓 @SAEM_RAMS 7/13 at 7pm EDT
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More at the CORD website: https://t.co/swX3J6VGRh

Learn more 👇

[Salim R. Rezaie, MD @srrezaie]

Performing Procedures Like a Boss, Without an IV

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#FOAMed #Migraine #PeritonsillarAbscess #Nausea #Vomiting #ShoulderDislocation #Valsalva #Hemoptysis

[JBA @JenBassAllen]

What does Love mean to 4-8 year old kids? A thread…

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more profound than anyone could have ever imagined!

[Cassie Ward, DO @cassiewardDO]

@DocUntouchable @LoyolaEM Welcome! Can’t wait for July!