Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
@deannamarie208.bsky.social
#PedsICU, #HPSP, #PICUUp, #EndGunViolence, #HealthEquity, @PedsICU_JC, @PelotonMed. AAP National Spokesperson. Posts my own/not employers. She/Her
Do not obey in advance
Do not obey in advance
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Legislative Advocacy in Illinois for Firearm Injury Prevention
Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children. The authors describe the passage of two key pieces of firearm injury prevention legislation in Illinois.
video.publications.aap.org
Resharing the video abstract for our paper on legislative advocacy in Illinois for #FirearmInjuryPrevention
#PedsICU #HPSP #2024FirearmResearchConf
#AdvocateChildrensHospital
@luriechildrens.bsky.social @illinoisaap.bsky.social
video.publications.aap.org/pedsvideoabs...
#PedsICU #HPSP #2024FirearmResearchConf
#AdvocateChildrensHospital
@luriechildrens.bsky.social @illinoisaap.bsky.social
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#HCWvsHunger
Just got my hoodie, made a donation to support World Central Kitchen, and getting ready to participate in #HCWvsHunger
Let’s go #medsky #pedsky
@shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
www.bonfire.com/hcwvshunger-...
Just got my hoodie, made a donation to support World Central Kitchen, and getting ready to participate in #HCWvsHunger
Let’s go #medsky #pedsky
@shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
www.bonfire.com/hcwvshunger-...
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Buy HCWvsHunger 2.0 merchandise that supports World Central Kitchen Incorporated. Featuring Navy Zip Up Hoodies, professionally printed in the USA.
www.bonfire.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#HCWvsHunger
Just got my hoodie, made a donation to support World Central Kitchen, and getting ready to participate in #HCWvsHunger
Let’s go #medsky #pedsky
@shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
www.bonfire.com/hcwvshunger-...
Just got my hoodie, made a donation to support World Central Kitchen, and getting ready to participate in #HCWvsHunger
Let’s go #medsky #pedsky
@shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
www.bonfire.com/hcwvshunger-...
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Cancel your Spotify subscription until the ICE ads stop. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Cancel your Spotify subscription until the ICE ads stop. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
👋 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 Day 3 is here and we aren't ready for it to be over. Don't miss our last presentations and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in touch until next time. Safe travels home, everyone! cvp.ucdavis.edu #2025FirearmResearchConf
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
👋 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 Day 3 is here and we aren't ready for it to be over. Don't miss our last presentations and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in touch until next time. Safe travels home, everyone! cvp.ucdavis.edu #2025FirearmResearchConf
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Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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“We are appalled to find that the content on the CDC webpage ‘Autism and Vaccines’ has been changed and distorted, and is now filled with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outright lies about vaccines and autism,“ the Autism Science Foundation said in a statement.
CDC Website Changed to Contradict Scientific Conclusion That Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism
The change is the latest move by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to revisit — and foster uncertainty about — long-held scientific consensus about the safety of vaccines and other phar...
news.wttw.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“We are appalled to find that the content on the CDC webpage ‘Autism and Vaccines’ has been changed and distorted, and is now filled with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outright lies about vaccines and autism,“ the Autism Science Foundation said in a statement.
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Chief Judge McConnell Jr just ordered USDA to fully fund SNAP benefits by tomorrow, 11/7/25
He found USDA failed to comply with his earlier order, irreparable harm is being done to SNAP beneficiaries, fully funding November SNAP is needed to stop irreparable harm to 42 million Americans
He found USDA failed to comply with his earlier order, irreparable harm is being done to SNAP beneficiaries, fully funding November SNAP is needed to stop irreparable harm to 42 million Americans
Recorded Live Video: 3:30PM SNAP Hearing - RI Federal Court | Matthew Cortland
Get more from Matthew Cortland on Patreon
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November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Chief Judge McConnell Jr just ordered USDA to fully fund SNAP benefits by tomorrow, 11/7/25
He found USDA failed to comply with his earlier order, irreparable harm is being done to SNAP beneficiaries, fully funding November SNAP is needed to stop irreparable harm to 42 million Americans
He found USDA failed to comply with his earlier order, irreparable harm is being done to SNAP beneficiaries, fully funding November SNAP is needed to stop irreparable harm to 42 million Americans
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
I am grateful for the many experts who contributed to this powerful report on solutions to reduce firearm violence, including @bradyunited.org Chief Medical Officer @josephsakran.bsky.social and @thisisourlane.org Advisory Council members @meganranney.bsky.social & Rochelle Dicker. #ThisIsOurLane
In March 2025, the JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence convened thought leaders from medicine, academia, advocacy, government and industry to develop solutions to reduce firearm violence by 2040.
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
November 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I am grateful for the many experts who contributed to this powerful report on solutions to reduce firearm violence, including @bradyunited.org Chief Medical Officer @josephsakran.bsky.social and @thisisourlane.org Advisory Council members @meganranney.bsky.social & Rochelle Dicker. #ThisIsOurLane
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
In March 2025, the JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence convened thought leaders from medicine, academia, advocacy, government and industry to develop solutions to reduce firearm violence by 2040.
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In March 2025, the JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence convened thought leaders from medicine, academia, advocacy, government and industry to develop solutions to reduce firearm violence by 2040.
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
📽️ Hear from the experts themselves and read the report: ja.ma/4hHjJB8
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
📰 FRIDAY READING
CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center Elevates Science-backed Recommendations in 200 Words
policylab.chop.edu/blog/chops-v...
CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center Elevates Science-backed Recommendations in 200 Words
policylab.chop.edu/blog/chops-v...
CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center Elevates Science-backed Recommendations in 200 Words
Editor’s note: In this post, we round up just a few of the many timely resources our partners at the Vaccine Education Center have produced to help guide informed decision making. As we head into…
policylab.chop.edu
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📰 FRIDAY READING
CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center Elevates Science-backed Recommendations in 200 Words
policylab.chop.edu/blog/chops-v...
CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center Elevates Science-backed Recommendations in 200 Words
policylab.chop.edu/blog/chops-v...
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If you're in the U.S., join the thousands of people that have emailed their representatives to demand that FOUR BILLION DOLLARS of withheld PEPFAR and Global Fund money is released: act.pih.org/pepfar-appor...
@pih.org
@pih.org
Don't cut funding
Ensure that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) fully releases the full $6.045 billion in PEPFAR funding that Congress has already approved.
act.pih.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you're in the U.S., join the thousands of people that have emailed their representatives to demand that FOUR BILLION DOLLARS of withheld PEPFAR and Global Fund money is released: act.pih.org/pepfar-appor...
@pih.org
@pih.org
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JAMA enthusiastically launches JAMA+ Women’s Health as a curated source of trusted clinical information to help clinicians advance health care for women worldwide.
Read this Editorial to learn more.
ja.ma/4qlEKVR
Read this Editorial to learn more.
ja.ma/4qlEKVR
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
JAMA enthusiastically launches JAMA+ Women’s Health as a curated source of trusted clinical information to help clinicians advance health care for women worldwide.
Read this Editorial to learn more.
ja.ma/4qlEKVR
Read this Editorial to learn more.
ja.ma/4qlEKVR
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
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Women did not speak half the words in a single one of these Oscar-winning movies (1991-2018). I would like to see analysis of later films (eg Anora, Everything Everywhere), but this is looking terrible!
October 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Women did not speak half the words in a single one of these Oscar-winning movies (1991-2018). I would like to see analysis of later films (eg Anora, Everything Everywhere), but this is looking terrible!
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
I lived in Portland for my residency. I have to say all of the footage it is exactly what I would expect.
Also “sophisticated” would not have been the word I would’ve used to describe the city, at least when I lived there.
Also “sophisticated” would not have been the word I would’ve used to describe the city, at least when I lived there.
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Need some travel help for #Australia, round trip to Sydney in the Jul-Sept range for 2 weeks
Options
1. The Ghan train ride
2. Cairns/Great Barrier Reef
3. Uluru
Is it too much to do all three? Which would you give up? Dan really wants to do the Darwin-Adelaide or vice versa train ride
Help!
Options
1. The Ghan train ride
2. Cairns/Great Barrier Reef
3. Uluru
Is it too much to do all three? Which would you give up? Dan really wants to do the Darwin-Adelaide or vice versa train ride
Help!
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Need some travel help for #Australia, round trip to Sydney in the Jul-Sept range for 2 weeks
Options
1. The Ghan train ride
2. Cairns/Great Barrier Reef
3. Uluru
Is it too much to do all three? Which would you give up? Dan really wants to do the Darwin-Adelaide or vice versa train ride
Help!
Options
1. The Ghan train ride
2. Cairns/Great Barrier Reef
3. Uluru
Is it too much to do all three? Which would you give up? Dan really wants to do the Darwin-Adelaide or vice versa train ride
Help!
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…and @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social @drscottk.medsky.social @deannamarie208.bsky.social @tphammd.bsky.social and of course @tom.medsky.social 🙂
MANY more pediatricians that bring hope, facts, and clarity. If you’re a parent or grandparent, or just want solid info on child health, search #PedSky 👶🏼💕👧🏽
MANY more pediatricians that bring hope, facts, and clarity. If you’re a parent or grandparent, or just want solid info on child health, search #PedSky 👶🏼💕👧🏽
This list from the AAP on pediatricians to follow for trustworthy content is great but also missing @drelizabethmurray.bsky.social, @shematologist.medsky.social, @oligoclonalband.medsky.social, and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social.
It's too biased towards Instagram creators IMO.
It's too biased towards Instagram creators IMO.
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
…and @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social @drscottk.medsky.social @deannamarie208.bsky.social @tphammd.bsky.social and of course @tom.medsky.social 🙂
MANY more pediatricians that bring hope, facts, and clarity. If you’re a parent or grandparent, or just want solid info on child health, search #PedSky 👶🏼💕👧🏽
MANY more pediatricians that bring hope, facts, and clarity. If you’re a parent or grandparent, or just want solid info on child health, search #PedSky 👶🏼💕👧🏽
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Psst. Yeah, you.
The best time to introduce palliative care to a patient with a progressive condition was long ago when they were stable.
The second best time is now.
The best time to introduce palliative care to a patient with a progressive condition was long ago when they were stable.
The second best time is now.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Psst. Yeah, you.
The best time to introduce palliative care to a patient with a progressive condition was long ago when they were stable.
The second best time is now.
The best time to introduce palliative care to a patient with a progressive condition was long ago when they were stable.
The second best time is now.
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
lol asked about dispo plans on a PICU patient transferred out to the floor and the silence on the other line made me wonder if 98% of the reason this provider works in the ICU is to avoid thinking about discharge planning/outpatient management
October 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
lol asked about dispo plans on a PICU patient transferred out to the floor and the silence on the other line made me wonder if 98% of the reason this provider works in the ICU is to avoid thinking about discharge planning/outpatient management
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
Reposted by Deanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU
ICE fuckin maced my frog boy that I posted the other day. 😡
October 4, 2025 at 5:37 AM
ICE fuckin maced my frog boy that I posted the other day. 😡