Just watched #SimoneBilesRising! Reminder that she does not owe us anything- we are just fortunate to live in the Simone Biles era. #Olympics2024

There are no words for the loss and shock our CHOP family is feeling. Barbara embodied the best of all of us. Her memory will live on in each of us whose lives she touched. Please keep her loved ones in your thoughts nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/dea…

Addressing a common misconception: You don’t need to do a pelvic exam to prescribe birth control.

Imagine how powerful it is for the Philippines to hear their national anthem play for the first time ever in the Olympics with a man atop the podium. How can you not be moved by the Olympic Spirit? #Paris2024 #ArtisticGymnastics

Stanley takes gold medals in napping, snugging, and kibble eating! 🥇🥇🥇#Paris2024 #OlympicGames

Check out our new publication in Journal of Adolescent Health regarding the AAP obesity guidelines. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Why on earth would I reset my Epic password when it’s good for another 3 days???

Excited to share a new publication by our very own Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPEd highlighting important missed opportunities when working with youth at a higher weight and the risk for the development of an ED doi.org/10.1016/j.jado… PolicyLabCHOP CHOP Research #eatingdisorderresearch

Trying to swaddle almost 3 month olds: #pediatrics #IYKYK

Update: I reset the password with 2 days to spare and it caused a whole host of issues that IT has never experienced before apparently. Now locked out of everything. So next time, I’m definitely waiting another day. 👍

Soapbox: We need to stop using the term "admit" in patient histories. E.g. "Patient admits to a history of sex with boyfriend". It's not a crime!! #adolescentmedicine #teenmedtwitter

Is taking care of newborns more exhausting or is residency? Depends on the newborn(s) and the residency program I suppose. How about you? (And if you had newborns in residency you have my undying admiration)

!!!!! I am shocked!!

“Top Doctor” services/websites have become the bane of my existence.

Doing this myEvidation survey on sepsis! Brought to you by my residency program whose inaccessibility to medical care for residents resulted in me getting sepsis. 🤨🫠

Q: What’s a baby’s favorite computer accessory? A: A thumb drive. #dadjokes

I have no tolerance for these shenanigans. Someone please educate them on primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis because I don’t have the energy to. 🙄

There are very few things that make me happier than getting life update messages from patients who are living their lives, thriving, and not needing me. What a gift.