People try to warn you about a lot of things in pediatrics residency - horrifying accidents, children ripped from existence. But I wish someone had prepared me for all the times I would choke back tears holding a baby/child that had been hurt by someone they trusted.
American football has long been dangerous and devastating. I hope the many players and fans that witnessed this traumatic event have access to mental health services to deal with the aftermath. Then I hope our society can collectively reevaluate our relationship with this sport.
Learning to identify red flags or signs of sex trafficking can be tricky, but it’s a vital skill for pediatricians! Take a look at this helpful guide of warning signs!
I spent the last few weeks looking into child sex trafficking in Louisiana and victim resources as part of our advocacy rotation. Per DCFS data, in 2021 Orleans parish had the highest number of trafficking victims compared to other parishes - 100 out of the total 530.
Breaking: A Louisiana judge has blocked enforcement of the state’s trigger ban, which banned abortion as soon as Roe was overturned. Abortions are expected to resume soon.
Trying to process how I lost my reproductive rights effective immediately this morning in Louisiana. Also trying to process how many future patients/their families here are going to be horribly effected. Words can’t describe my sorrow.
Pediatrician here. I want people to know that death by firearm is not rare in kids. In fact, it has been the #1 cause death in this age group since 2020. In 2020 alone, 4300 children died from firearms. That’s equivalent to one Boeing 747 plane crash every month for 9 months.
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