I have some real concerns about what another Trump presidency means for women in this country — and I wanted to share some of my thoughts. If this resonates with you, send this video to every single person you know and remind them what’s at stake in this election.
In clinical practice, we are always learning from our patients. I most of all want to thank the patients who participated in this study. I also want to thank all the co-authors, mentors, and especially my family, who supported this work in so many ways. -10-
The @AmerAcadPeds is mourning the loss of Dr. Barbara Friedes, a pediatric chief resident at @ChildrensPhila, who died last month at age 30 after being hit by a car while riding her bike.
https://t.co/FaaxwH24eq.
“Barbara Friedes’ death is emblematic of a systematic problem which requires city government’s ownership and initiative.”
Barbara deserved better! @PhillyMayor fund Vision Zero and safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians!
Do you remember the triple-demic that Pediatric EDs faced in 2022?
Dr. Myers does.
She co-authored on this manuscript that provides recommendations addressing govt./policy, hospital/health care system, and clinician strategies to manage future surges.
https://t.co/WINEOAZvg7
There are new pediatric sepsis guidelines!
The guidelines recommend sepsis in children be identified by a Phoenix Sepsis Score of >= 2 points which predicts life-threatening organ dysfunction.
Our own Dr. Balamuth is a part of the task force.
https://t.co/p5V0jtvg0Y
‼️ICYMI‼️CDC launched a new dashboard to track Covid levels in wastewater at the state/regional/country level!! This tool can be an early warning that levels of infections may be rising or falling in your community. So proud of the team!
Check it out!! https://t.co/n2RUznksRL
As we celebrate #AntibioticAwarenessWeek, we want to give kudos to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program team who work to ensure our patients get the right antibiotic, at the right dose, for the right duration, at the right time. Thank you! #USAAW23#BeAntibioticsAware
Today is #FeaturedFacultyFriday! This week we feature Dr. Susan Coffin. Her research focuses on #epidemiology and prevention of healthcare-associated and vaccine-preventable infections in children. Read more about Dr. Coffin's research on #RSV on our blog. https://t.co/fHCECa09w5
We'd like to introduce Dr. Kate Donches to the fellowship program! Dr. Donches is a Philly native who completed her residency and chief residency at CHOP. She worked as an ED Pediatrician last year and is thrilled to be starting her first year of PEM fellowship. @choppedsres
Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work!
Moms need at least 18 weeks paid maternity leave – preferably six months or more – with their job security protected by law 👉https://t.co/xsENPW22Fx
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
Unless one can teleport, moms can’t be in two places at once!
👉Women need paid time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk when they return to work after having a baby https://t.co/hH9x593Pt0
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
Had a blast facilitating @choppedsres “ID greatest hits” academic half day today with @DrMahiE
Our interns are ready to tackle osteoarticular infections, BSIs, and everything in between!