hey #tootiatricians & #tweetiatricians
My friend Dr David Hill @davidlhillmd is running for #AAP #President!

Dave has been an advocate for #equity, a champion of children of all backgrounds & a mentor/sponsor for colleagues like me

I saw firsthand how Dave leveraged his privilege & take the initiative to address #DEI well before it became a national priority.

Here he shares some background (en Español) about his commitment to care

Please share & join me in supporting Dr Hill!

@stefanjohansson @99nicu
that's wonderful! I know @pediatricskc was doing a lot to organize the former #tweetiatricians group here. I can't remember the official name, but I know #MedMastodon has also been a rallying group.

I haven't been quite as active here as I was on Twitter, but with the new #threads app, I'm seeing more activity there, including the official American Academy of Pediatrics and HealthyChildren.org accounts, so quite possible that might end up popular for Peds to organize

In the space of about 12 hours today, I read two achingly beautiful, heartbreaking accounts about the loss of a young child from two different physicians.

I encourage all to read both pieces:
1) Losing Ceci by Dr. Ethan Sanford
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2803748
and
2) As a Doctor, I thought...Until [death] came for my son by Dr. Bonnie Chen
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/i-see-clearly-now-a-note-grieving-patient-17855111.php
#MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #palliativeCare #humanities #grief

We often ask "What if it were your child?" during times when children are hurt, killed or terrorized

Last night, as has happened EVERY year, children, families & worshippers at #AlAqsa mosque were attacked during prayers in th most holy month of #Ramadan for #Muslims & a #medical #clinic was destroyed-now unable to provide #healthcare

Press coverage is nearly nonexistent, outcry is minimal.

Why?

What if it were your child?
#MedMastodon #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians #MedTwitter #PutKids1st

I was 2 days late watching the #TedLasso S3 premiere, but ready & eagerly awaiting the next #MedLasso podcast with @ETSshow & twitter's #RealDoctorT (is he on #Medmastodon yet?)

Can I ask you guys show questions here since I now avoid the hateful unregulated disinfo-spewing bird app almost completely?

Update: I bought a tiny AFC Richmond scarf for my #Grogu, which pretty much tells people everything they need to know about me! Pics to follow once it arrives! 🤣
#tweetiatricians #tootiatricians

there are moments when I am especially grateful and proud to be a "naturalized" Minnesotan

this is most definitely one of them!

Thank you, Governor Walz, for taking an important step to protect all kids in Minnesota from #FoodInsecurity #Minnesota #putkids1st #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians
Link to video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp8D3KCJ8KE/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

"People don't fake depression...they fake being okay"

A friend recently shared tragic news of 3 #physician #suicide at her institution over 2 months

#MentalHealthMatters for everyone

Young patients #kids #teens are also struggling everyday with #depression #anxiety #suicidality #EatingDisorders

It shouldn't take 3 #suicides for us to understand that we should be kind & accommodating

#MedMastodon #MedTwitter #MentalHealth #CovidIsNotOver #pediatrics #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians

I have learned to adjust my calming end of the day reflection from

“Tomorrow will be better”

to

“Tomorrow might be just as difficult, but tonight is for recovery to be able to face the challenges tomorrow, God willing"

I think it helps to be realistic with expectations, but also to maintain resilience when situations cannot be controlled.

#selfcare #wellness #medtwitter #medmastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #CovidIsNotOver

What happens when kids ask this pediatrician if eating seeds can make a watermelon grow in their stomach? 😳🤣

Check out the 200th episode of "But Why? A Podcast for Curious Kids" from #NPR #VermontPublicRadio because kids ask the darndest things!

#kids #STEM #podcast #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #MedTwitter #MedMastodon #science

Link: https://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids/2023-02-10/dont-swallow-gum-and-other-things-parents-say

RT @DrJaimeFriedman@twitter.com

#Tweetiatricians, KD expert talk at lunch today and FYI, no need to wait for fever to be 5 days if other stigmata are present. Early diagnosis and treatment prevents aneurysms. 5 days was used by epidemiologists to weed out other viruses. Also, you can still treat beyond 10 days.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DrJaimeFriedman/status/1617999474768646144

@pediatricskc @HeatherFeltonMD All credit to Dr. Felton for the idea and putting it all together!
#pediatrics #safety #KeepKidsSafe #PediaTikTok #MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians

Fellow #tootiatrician #PediaTikTok @HeatherFeltonMD got a bunch of us #tweetiatricians to do a #LoveActually cue card style #pediatric safety video here:
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqBGfpE/

(I'm the one surrounded by snow reminding everyone to bundle up kids in cold weather)
#SafetyFirst #BeSafe

Please also #GetVaccinated #WearAMask

You know you’re a #tootiatrician when you prepare for a busy clinic day with #BigBird compression socks

Remember to get yourself & any kids > 6 months boosted with the bivalent #COVID vaccine as well as the annual #influenza vaccine.

there’s still time to protect yourself before the holidays!
#MedTwitter #MaskUp #VaccinesSaveLives #MedMastodon #tweetiatricians #TriplePandemic

Dear #MedTwitter on #MedMastodon,

I #tooted about being impersonated on #twitter and now 7 Dr. Zack Bergers have followed me.

Can anyone confirm who is the real one? Thank you!
@futuredocs @MDaware @wfkats@med-mastodon.com
(Sorry for the multitag!)
#tweetiatricians #tootiatrocians #SocialJustice

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, felt this Reply All email in their bones. I have not laughed so hard...much needed joy in this triple #pandemic of #RSV #COVID19 #Influenza

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVmReSK/
#MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #pediatrics #MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver #SOS #VaccinesSaveLives

RT @NicoleB_MD
So amazed by the generosity of EVERYONE on #MedTwitter - but especially all of the #tweetiatricians and others who have helped #KidVengers prevail once again.

Truth be told - Pediatricians may be nice - but we’re also really freaking competitive 💪
#HCWvsHunger https://twitter.com/hcwvshunger/status/1599782771731312646

RT @DrJenChen4kids@twitter.com

@gabrieldane@twitter.com @DrLaurenWilson@twitter.com @tmprowell@twitter.com @acweyand@twitter.com @mfbn@twitter.com Thanks so much for supporting #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger! This is definitely one of the things that is helping us #tweetiatricians (and other specialties) #FightBurnout

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DrJenChen4kids/status/1599121228731543552

RT @DrJenChen4kids@twitter.com

Hm, #RadsTwitter AND #PathTwitter have to team up to beat #tweetiatricians + allies? 🤔 #Kidvengers, what say you? #HCWvsHunger https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1598781160863465472

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DrJenChen4kids/status/1598781160863465472

RT @BauerHour15
Hey fellow #Tweetiatricians! Time to donate to your local food bank and then jump on to https://hcwvshunger.org/?amp=1 to record your donation as part of the incredible #KidVengers team in the #HCWvsHunger battle! As much as we love them, we don’t want the Radiologists to win…

I forgot to tag @readiatrician@twitter.com in this #HCWvsHunger #Kidvengers post, but still hoping I make the cut for a book list! 🤞🏼📚

RT @LauraLewMad11@twitter.com

Starting off my day in the best way- contributing to #HCWvsHunger!!!!
Team #Kidvengers is currently in the 2nd place spot, so I am doing my part to boost them up to 1st! C'mon, #Tweetiatricians, we can do this!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
#GivingTuesday #KidVengers https://twitter.com/HCWvsHunger/status/1597198630380658689

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/LauraLewMad11/status/1597595912548732928