Westwood, Los Angeles
Joined January 2013
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Kicking off the reboot of our Trauma Surgery Grand Rounds with special guest speaker, Dr. Rochelle Dicker. Excellent lecture on “Trauma Informed Care”. Packed room for this very important topic.
@RochelleDicker @GBarmparasMD @DeptSurgeryCS @TejalSB @acsTrauma
Such a great meeting! And so much amazing work that’s been done!
This week, ATS Leadership hosted the inaugural gathering of the Past Presidents Council. Reflecting the Society’s long history of leadership, the Council includes former Presidents from across the trauma field—surgeons, trauma program managers, and academic and healthcare leaders. Our Past Presidents continue to shape and strengthen the future of the ATS and @TraumaSurvivors Network. #ATSTrauma #TraumaSurvivors
Kimbal Maull, MD
John Ashworth, III
@LenworthJacobs, MD
@EllenJMacKenzie, PhD, SCM
Marc Levison, MD
@HeidiHotz, RN, MSN
Samir M. Fakhry, MD
Christopher P. Michetti, MD
@AnnaNewcombPhD, LSCW, PhD
Marla L. Vanore, RN, BSN, MHA
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Today we had the honor of hosting Dr. Andre Campbell as the recipient of our Distinguished Hiatt Lectureship. Thank you for a great presentation! @TraumaDocSF @DeptSurgeryCS @CedarsSinai
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Celebrating our extraordinary clinician and Lead NP for the Trauma-SICU, Jasenka! Thank you for 10 years of great care and congratulations on your work anniversary ♥️
@TejalSB
@DeptSurgeryCS
@GBarmparasMD
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Heidi Hotz retweeted
We want to clear up any misinformation regarding our deployment to Southern California. Please see our statement below.
Heidi Hotz retweeted
Over 8.5 billion gallons of water are available in LADWP’s open-air reservoirs, including Hollywood Reservoir, Lower Stone Canyon and the Encino Reservoirs. All have been used to directly support aerial firefighting efforts and continue to be available. ow.ly/63Qe50UEWgJ
ALT White helicopter touching down at a body of water.
ALT Red helicopter touching down at a body of water.
Heidi Hotz retweeted
We have reports that listing agents are raising rents on the spot, preying on families who have been displaced.
This is unacceptable.
To report price gouging during this time of crisis, contact local law enforcement or the California DOJ at OAG.CA.GOV/report
Heidi Hotz retweeted
Landlords are raising rental listing prices by more than 50% to profit from the fires. Penal Code 396 prohibits price-gouging during a state of emergency.
@bad_tenant has started a doc of the listings:
bit.ly/price-gouging-vulture…
Contributions welcome!
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🛎️ Here's a list of Las Vegas area hotels that are offering discounts and special accommodations to people impacted by the California wildfires. Be sure to contact the hotels directly to confirm availability and eligibility requirements for these offers.
- Primm Valley Casino Resorts: Rooms available for $29 per night with waived resort and pet fees. They accommodate families with multiple pets and provide space for horse trailers. Offer available through January 31.
- Virgin Hotels Las Vegas: Discounts of up to 50% on rooms, along with free parking and a dog-friendly policy. Offer available through February 3.
- Treasure Island: Offering rooms for $79 per night, with availability through January 31.
- Resorts World: Guests can receive 35% off rooms & suites in its Hilton and Conrad towers. Offer available through January 17.
- MGM Resorts (e.g. Bellagio, ARIA, Mandalay Bay): Offering a 35% discount on stays with flexible cancellation policies.
- South Point Hotel: Discounted rates with waived resort fees, available through January 31.
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Discounted rates are available based on room availability.
NOTE: Airbnb is also providing free temporary housing for evacuees in partnership with local nonprofits. Impacted individuals can apply for this assistance through Airbnb(dot)org.
Remember to call the hotels directly to take advantage of these deals.
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I immediately approved Governor Newsom’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, allowing folks impacted by the Southern California wildfires to get cash assistance to cover things like groceries and medicine.
Contact DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 now.
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We talked to the cofounder of Watch Duty, which has become an essential app in LA for tracking the wildfires:
- It's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit largely supported by volunteers
- Has had 100% uptime (and no mistaken evac notices vs the local gov sending THREE accidentally)
- Over 1m downloads this week with plans to expand to more of the US/oversees
- “We view what we are doing as a public service.”
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A lot of misinformation out there.
Just launched a new site to ensure the public has access to fact-based data around the Southern CA wildfires.
The TRUTH:
- CA did NOT cut our firefighting budget. We have nearly doubled the size of our firefighting army and built the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet.
- CA has INCREASED forest management ten-fold since we took office.
- California will NOT allow for looting.
Get the facts: californiafirefacts.com
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We’re very grateful 🙏
California is receiving incredible support from Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, and Nevada in the battle against wildfires. These out-of-state resources are essential in helping to mitigate these fires and protect lives and property.
Available through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national agreement enabling states to share resources during disasters, this collaboration has been instrumental in ensuring that essential personnel, equipment, and support are readily accessible when needed.
#PalisadesFire #EatonFire #lafires
ALT The graphic shows the California is receiving firefighters from Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, and Nevada to battle LA wildfires
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This is so dangerous especially at night in the hills. We’re all grateful for this tremendous skill and bravery. Thank you 🙏
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Thank you for this fact based clarification.
After millions of views spreading lies about the Palisades firefighters lacking water because of regulations, the boring truth comes late like usual and wont be shared. Here it is:
1 - Reservoirs and water tanks were at normal levels and completely full before the fire.
2 - All 114 city water supply tanks were fully stocked pre-fire.
3 - A 15-hour surge at four times normal demand reduced water pressure.
4 - High demand at lower elevations slowed refilling tanks at higher elevations.
5 - This unprecedented fire was fueled by 8 months of no rain and 85 MPH winds. Water is being brought in continuously.
6 - Even if, like Trump claimed, the protection of the Delta Smelt caused over regulation by California, it's the FEDERAL Endangered Species Act that requires the protection of endangered species like the Delta Smelt and their habitats, not Gavin Newsom or California.
I expect the comments to me filled with people personally attacking me for putting this information out. All it does is show that you are unintelligent. Thanks.
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Thank you 🙏
Update: Anyone who has left LA and headed south. You are welcome at our restaurant, 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, 92649. We have a large parking lot, you can stay as long as you need and camp out. We will provide free meals for all of those affected. If anyone has any coordination in process for meals, supplies, etc for LA, reach out to me, we will provide as much food to deliver and arrange supplies as well.