@VCUHealthPedsPD

physician, educator, mother (opinions are my own, not medical advice)

Joined January 2020
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This is so exciting and will hopefully will allow more Pediatricians to consider subspecialty training.
APPD@APPDconnect8 Jun 2023
The Health Resources and Services Administration @HRSAgov just released the first-ever application for the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program. Learn more and apply by July 20! bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-l… #Pediatrics #MedTwitter
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CHoR_PHM@chorphm6 Jun 2023
#VCUSOM, in collaboration with @childrensatvcu, is offering an URiM Visiting Student Elective Program!! Come work with us and explore #RVA!! Interested? Please complete the CHoR application: forms.gle/XHdGyaxY89wfENQx6
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Great review at morning report on functional constipation in children!
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I'm feeling this in my soul!
Infected Terran, MD@Infected_Terran31 Dec 2022
As an ID specialist, I want you to both play close attention and completely disregard the patients white count. Why do people have trouble understanding that?
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Tye Winters, DO@tmswDO29 Dec 2022
A residency candidate asked for my description of an ideal pediatric resident during their interview. My answer: "A warrior ready to destroy every health care disparity any child may encounter"
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For those of us in #EmergencyMedicine the holidays bring joy & cheer, but also often disaster. So friendly PSA-as temps drop- plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet & not a power strip, which get overloaded, heat up quickly, & can cause a fire. Plz RT
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Dear People who have TRIED to consistently wear your mask, comply w/ vaccinations no matter the schedule, took “stop the spread” to heart & didn’t need mandates, who refused to think of ANY human as disposable so adjusted your behavior to protect them… I know you are tired but-
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1/ Fri. 4PM. You just got consult #8. Then, a call: "We have a new consult. This patient's been here for 2 weeks. We’re not sure what’s going on & wanted you on board.” 😱 You: "…so, what’s the question…?" How do we improve this interaction? This week: Receiving Consults
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… #Tweetiatrician check-in In case no one has told you today…we are so grateful for you. I know the odds are stacked against you, and it’s chaos out there…drug shortages, bed shortages, kids are sicker than they’ve ever been… and you’re doing your best Thank you ❤️
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CHoR_PHM@chorphm26 Oct 2022
A podcast related to this subject. Thanks to Children's Hospital Colorado's Charting Pediatrics Podcast!! childrenscolorado.org/health…

Housing as a Social Determinant of Child Health

Learn about its impact on child health.

childrenscolorado.org
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CHoR_PHM@chorphm26 Oct 2022
Article discussed... Eviction and Household Health and Hardships in Families With Very Young Children publications.aap.org/pediatr…

Eviction and Household Health and Hardships in Families With Very Young Children

This study documents associations between formal and informal evictions and relationships to young children’s and caregiver’s health as well as multiple material hardships.

publications.aap.org
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CHoR_PHM@chorphm26 Oct 2022
Excellent @vcupeds #JournalClub led by @jacki_lineberry!! We discussed the impact of housing on health followed by steps that we can take to make a difference for our patients and families! @childrensatvcu
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It’s like RSV took a two year sabbatical, was working out twice a day, meditating, eating well, and is now back and showing off
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Amazing tips and resources - thanks @JenniferSpicer4
Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE@JenniferSpicer47 Oct 2022
1/ Do you want to know tips & tricks for incorporating technology into teaching? Here are the take home points from my presentation today at #iMed2022.
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Cefdinir is poorly absorbed and highly protein bound. Time > MIC is suboptimal ==> not recommended for CAP. *Cefdinir does not equal ceftriaxone. It isn't a step up for failed amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate. #AAP2022
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CHoR_PHM@chorphm7 Oct 2022
A generational challenge - Where are Virginia’s Black male doctors? wvtf.org/news/2022-10-06/a-g…

A generational challenge - Where are Virginia’s Black male doctors?

Despite historic changes in educational and economic opportunities, the share of U.S. physicians who are Black men has remained unchanged since 1940. Virginia medical schools are still struggling to...

wvtf.org
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Have you gotten your #FluShot? 🩹Dr. Mckenna shares more on the importance of the #vaccine & why you should get it before end of October. wtvr.com/news/local-news/flu…

Why you should get your flu shot before the end of October

Numbers show this flu season is starting earlier, and some health experts suggest it could also be more severe.

wtvr.com
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AAP News@AAPNews3 Oct 2022
The @AmerAcadPeds @AmerMedicalAssn and @hospitals4kids urge action to protect physicians and patients from threats of violence for providing and seeking evidence-based gender-affirming care: ow.ly/FVOI50KZWvn
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When med students rotate with me. MS3: Wow…there’s a lot of crying going on…how do you deal with that?” Me: Crying? What crying? Oh…you mean that sound of kids developing immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. #VaccinesAreSafe #VaccinesAreEffective #VaccinesSaveLives
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