In case you’re wondering, it’s barely fall & our children’s hospital is already almost always full with kids boarding in the ER. And the pediatric workforce is stretched thin. Our system does not have the capacity to care for the influx of vaccine preventable diseases that is coming.

Come to our webinar with the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine on severe and enduring eating disorders. #eatingdisorders adolescenthealth.org/sahm-annual-...

It is absolutely infuriating and depressing to see lifesaving medical interventions thrown in the garbage.

Law enforcement! If you ever are involved in rescuing a severely malnourished child from an abusive environment, please do not give them a lot of food. They are likely at risk of refeeding syndrome and should be given nutrition in the hospital setting.

Medical training does not need to be traumatic. Learning can happen without intimidation, abuse, and fear of others. #MedEd

There are two types of MOCA people. Those that wait until 11PM the night before a cycle ends to start questions and those that do them within 24 hours of getting the email. 😂

Calculating goal weights! #ICED2025

At #ICED2025! Reminder that the nadir of all cause mortality is around a BMI of 30. 😊

That 20mm ovarian “cyst” is likely a dominant follicle. Please don’t assume this is the source of abdominal pain or tell patients/families it must be removed. Everything isn’t the fault of the ovaries/uterus.

A common misconception about #eatingdisorders is that a desire for thinness is the inciting factor. In reality, weight loss of any kind, regardless of reason, is often how it starts. It could be do to an illness, surgery, etc. In a genetically vulnerable person, this can start an eating disorder.

Excited to share this publication! www.jpeds.com/article/S002...

You know what my favorite part of my job is? Discharging patients from my practice. I love it when they don’t need me anymore. I have a whole “see you at Wegmans and feel free to send life updates if you want” speech and it’s the best. #eatingdisorders

Amenorrhea in athletes should never be normalized. Ever.

😂🦅

Why does Tom Brady have to be here?

For those who need it.

I am furious.

Trash. 🗑️

It’s 2025. Vaccines save lives. I can’t believe this is where we are.

Somehow, even more scared today than when I posted this. 😐

I feel like if men got endometriosis we would have figured out better ways to diagnose it by now. 🤔

If your New Year’s resolution involves weight loss or dietary changes, please ✨keep it to yourself✨ when you’re around children. Or anyone really, but especially children.

As a pediatrician during cold and flu season I feel compelled to state that cough suppressants aren’t effective for children.

The fact that seven fishes is a thing tells you all you need to know about how hardcore Italians are. Two, three, or four fishes aren’t enough. No. We have to go all in and do SEVEN like the extreme people we are. 🇮🇹🤌🐟

Sharing one of my favorite creations. And realizing there is no candy cane emoji?!

Leaving these here for all the parents of littles in the midst of viral season! (Via HealthyChildren.org)

What have we done. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

One of the APPs I work with told me my rounds were efficient and I am beaming with pride. 🥹

This year, I’m thankful for the RSV vaccine. ❤️💉🐣🐣

Lots of people, including many fellow physicians, told me I would feel more conflicted about vaccines when I had kids. They were wrong. Reminder that your experience isn’t necessarily going to be the same as another’s. #vaccineswork

My non-medical partner said something very wise: “This is why you don’t practice medicine based on vibes.” 👏

I wonder how many parents give their infants peanut butter for the first time in an emergency department parking lot. 👶🥜🧐

Hey everyone! 📢 People are supposed to gain weight into their early 20s! Weight gain shouldn’t stop when height accrual stops!

To those of you who claim pediatricians are “being political” regarding RFK- If you think for one second pediatricians wouldn’t have vehemently opposed this person being considered for leadership by another party, you are fooling yourself.

All pediatricians and infectious diseases doctors right now #PedsSky #IDSky #MedSky

I am terrified for kids’ health.

Vaccination saves lives. Period.

To everyone yelling about “big pharma” influence on physicians and researchers for things like vaccines… what say you?

Inaugural #blueskycat photo. ❤️🐈‍⬛

Man, #medsky energy is 🔥

I can’t wait until a generic form of Slynd becomes available. Cannot wait.

📣 Pelvic exams aren’t necessary to prescribe birth control.

I wonder if instead of “family history” we should be using a different term like “genetic history”. Because the two are not necessarily the same for many people. Just a thought.

Me: *calls insurance company* Insurance company: Welcome. First we’ll enter a never ending phone tree that will go in circles or nowhere at all. Then if you find a rare human, we’ll ask you 62287 questions, then say your spouse must be present to answer those same 62287 ?s. 🤨

Every time an insurance rejection gets overturned by a peer-to-peer, an angel gets its wings. 😇👼

To people trying to sell “detox” products- My liver, kidneys and common sense are offended.

Happy Halloween from Stanelysauris! 😍

How I’m currently feeling: 😅

Test: Circumcision is not equivalent to female genital mutilation.

A malnourished brain can't heal, as a general principle. You can add SSRIs and even therapy but early on in the refeeding process, literal kcals are where the money's at. Food is medicine. It's so amazing to witness.