And once again, the warm climate West Coast and Southern States will be looking to the Midwest saying: “Those. lucky. BASTARDS....”

On a 1-on-1 Webex meeting w Vice Chair today, we were interrupted by his cat and my toddler. Doing our small part to break down gender stereotypes...

My 5 yo has cycled through the ‘when I grow up’ professions (Doc, Vet, Astronaut, Explorer...) and has a Barbie to match many... The other day, she said “When I grow up, I want to be Barbie - she can be ANYTHING...” All I can do is applaud, MATTEL. One HELLUVA pivot...

With a shoutout to my UVA EM Residency training, I’ll add horseback riding (the wealthy cousin to the ATV) to the helmet requirements...

Southwest Airlines - A Haiku I love Southwest Airlines. Whoops, I forgot to check-in. I hate Southwest Airlines.

Is there anybody that disagrees with higher heath premiums for smokers? YOU take on avoidable health risk, then YOU have to cover the added cost burden… How about the same for #CovidVaccine? If public health and personal safety doesn’t talk, money always will…

My 6 year old daughter wants to be an astronaut. Here’s to Wally Funk for showing her the way. Don’t ever let them tell you ‘no’, my love… #BeLikeWally

Despite 162 million vaccines showing low reaction risk, half of America says the #CovidVaccine is just too new to trust… …yet VIAGRA topped $1b in sales it’s first year on the market.

Having a 3rd child is just like riding a bike… Except you forget that this bike poops and vomits constantly… #Parenthood

I got a call last night asking to transfer a patient from a small town in Arkansas to our hospital…in Indianapolis. 600+ miles away. Because every other hospital they tried to call any closer was on diversion status. Be patient with us America. We are tired. We are crowded.

A million doctors and the CDC: "Here's some recommendations based on the science..." A single blowhole doc at a random school board meeting: "Here's what I think!" Half of America: "Yea. I'm gonna go with the blowhole..."

And the sign said Long-haired freaky people Need not apply.... ...simply show up to the ER entrance and we'll find a job for you.

The only thing needed to make a provider-in-triage model work during this surge is to add an ER-in-triage...

There are more patients in the hospitals than we have beds. To ensure we are able to help you when you need it most, get vaccinated. Get boosted. Get tested. Get masked. iuhealth.org/covid19

It occurs to me that many signs of psychosis... belief that an ordinary event has special and personal meaning, false belief of superiority, anger, apathy, general discontent, limited range of emotions, deficiency of speech, rapid and frenzied speaking ...apply to my 2 year old

Ain't that the truth...

Medical students! VSLO is slated to open April 21st! We want YOU to join us in Indy to learn more about EM and our program!

We are excited to share our 2024 Recruitment video!! The video features our amazing residents and faculty showing all the incredible aspects of our residency and department as a whole! #EMBound #EmergencyMedicine #Match2024 bit.ly/3Z5a1PB