Theo Keith Pediatricians should be knowledgable about abortion, and Dr. Lichtsinn is. A great thread by another locally-trained physician beginning her residency this year: x.com/SaraLederman/s…

This time, four months ago, It was a normal day. I was at my office getting a booklet made for each of my coworkers that would show their growth in their skills to help get them raises. 2 hours from then, I’d get a call that would shatter my world. My wife called, screaming

Med students and interns - Calling for a consult can be nerve wracking. A long time ago, my chief taught me how to call a consultant and it hasn't steered me wrong yet so here is a 🧵

At pediatrician appt w/ 5yo: 5yo: Is the nurse coming in to do shots? Me: Yes 5yo: The same one who checked me in? Me: Yep 5yo: So doctors do the talking and nurses all the hard stuff? Me: Ummm 5yo: Daddy, aren’t you a doctor? Me: Yes sweetie. To both questions.

Adoption is not an alternative to abortion. Adoption is not an alternative to abortion. Adoption is not an alternative to abortion. Here are three reasons why ​​⬇️

stop normalizing the grind and normalize whatever this is

Ok twin cities… it’s my last day here. I’ve had Quang, La Grasa, Pizza Lucé, Nicolette Diner, Roat Osha, where else should we eat before we leave?

If someone running for office wanted to make abortion illegal before the Dobbs decision, they still do no matter what they’re saying now.

Today CDC’s independent advisory committee voted to include the COVID vaccine in the Vaccines for Children program, which provides free vaccines to 1/2 of US children, including those in Medicaid & those who are uninsured. This program helps reduce disparities in access. 1/5

It’s a hard night and the hospital is full and your body hasn’t quite adjusted and you’re hungry and it’s hour 3 of 13. Then a kid — a totally random kid — runs up to you and hugs you and says “I love you doctor” Sure, it doesn’t fix everything. But damn, peds is the best.

Hospitals are full of #RSV right now, peaking a little early and joined by many other viruses, placing strain on Children’s hospitals nationwide. A 🧵on RSV…

I told my 12 year old cousin I’ve never tried açaí bowls and she said I am an embarrassment to the family and have no culture whatsoever.

Me: "So do you know what you want to be when you grow up?" Badass teen: "A senator, like a big shot" Me: "Woah, that's super cool!" Badass teen: "Someone has to burn down the patriarchy from the inside" 💁‍♀️

It's official. I will be the next U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. We bet on the people of Pennsylvania - and you didn’t let us down  And I won’t let you down. Thank you.

Minnesotans have made a clear choice. They elected a pro-choice DFL majority to the MN Senate. And we are ready. To fight for our freedoms. To lead with our values. To do the important work for the people of our state. Minnesota, our future is bright. Thank you.

Billions in stock value wiped out from a company for a tweet from a fake parody account because they had $8 lying around is WILD.

Last yr, he threatened his mom with a home made bomb & other weapons. The entire neighborhood was evacuated to diffuse the bomb. He was charged with 2 counts felony menacing & 3 counts kidnapping. Colorado has a red flag law. That red flag law should’ve been enforced. It wasn’t.

This is great news.

Want to learn more about Children's Hospital's specialized medical home for youth at risk for sex trafficking? PolicyLab researchers Kali Hackett and Dr. Polina Krass discuss the Adolescent Protection Collaborative on an episode of Primary Care Perspectives. soundcloud.com/childrensphila…