Only 5% of Cardiologists are Hispanic. For our specialty to reach its full potential to save lives and end suffering, we need more Hispanic heart Docs! American College of Cardiology is proud to launch a Mentoring/Pipeline program for Hispanic IM residents. Apply Now! acc.org/About-ACC/Dive…

MOC was really upset over her 6 yo being admitted for the nth time, the financial strain it has caused, and not being able to live a normal life. After explaining, I hugged her. #HumanismInMedicine

What do parents need to know about the COVID vaccine for kids? ✅It’s safe ✅Kids ages 5-11 get a smaller dose ✅It protects against long-term side effects of COVID ✅It’s free ✅AAP recommends the vaccine for all eligible children Learn more: healthychildren.org/English/tips-t…

2022 I am manifesting I continue to grow as a person and 👩🏽‍⚕️. May you all have a healthy 2022! #MaskUp #Vaccineswork

A Latina scientist co-created a new Covid vaccine. She's nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. nbcnews.com/news/latino/la…

So excited!! #FirstPublication

One more post for #InternationalWomensDay from our awesome male and female team taking care of the nicu babies UCSF Benioff SF UCSF Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Maritza Gómez Bravo, MD, MEd

Match day in 12 hours!! 🌟🥰🎁🎈🎊🍾🎉 #Match2022

If you use infant formula for your baby, it is important to follow directions closely. Formula that is diluted with too much water, for example, can cause serious health problems. More from HealthyChildren: ow.ly/YoE250J7BIv

Resources for families affected by #formulashortages womenshealth.ucsf.edu/whrc/resources…

#EndGunViolence youtube.com/watch?app=desk…

Safe abortion care is essential to protect the health of women & girls everywhere. Removing access to #abortion care will put more women & girls at risk of illegal abortions and the consequent safety issues that would bring bit.ly/3kA2Z1P

Vaccines and boosters are our best hope to move beyond the pandemic. Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. James Campbell breaks down when infants, children & teens should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families, and communities. ow.ly/XFve50JIlXW

My daughter had open heart surgery last year. Here are the 5 things that mattered most to her whilst we were in hospital. Read & learn from a 5yr old. A 🧵 /1

CONGRATULATIONS to our new President ELECT, Dr. Luz Maria Rodriguez!!! This marks a HISTORIC selection as Dr. Rodriguez is the 1st Latino Surgeon to lead SBAS & the 4th woman in our history! We are SO excited for the future of SBAS under her leadership! #SBASJeffSurg2022 ✊🏾✨

Let’s prioritize training students from poor U.S. communities to become doctors The insight of those who experienced the same disparities as their communities should be a top priority for academic hospitals No amount of “academic” work surpasses this experience #MedTwitter

Every time a Spanish-speaking family is happy to see I’m their provider I am reminded of the reason I came into medicine- to serve my people. #blessed #NationalHispanicHeritagemonth

“Guns are now the leading cause of death in children and adolescents in the US. It doesn’t have to be this way.” - Dr. Roy Guerrero, Uvalde pediatrician at #AAP2022

We applaud today’s U.S. FDA decision to approve over-the-counter birth control pills. Making them available over-the-counter will help reduce barriers and provide adolescents with another option for accessing contraception.

August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day. In the U.S., lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women.⁠ ⁠ Each year, we celebrate World Lung Cancer Day to raise awareness of lung cancer and magnify the need for additional research funding. ⁠