Diego Hijano
@diegohijano.bsky.social
Pediatric (transplant) infectious diseases at St Jude. Medical Director Occupational Health. MHA/MBA student at University of Memphis.
Father, husband, tennis, and reader (sci-fi, historical fiction and horror).
Father, husband, tennis, and reader (sci-fi, historical fiction and horror).
Grateful for the kind responses to my KevinMD piece. Writing about humor, language, and connection in medicine reminded me that joy it’s a skill we can all practice.
📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html
#JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc
📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html
#JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.
kevinmd.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Grateful for the kind responses to my KevinMD piece. Writing about humor, language, and connection in medicine reminded me that joy it’s a skill we can all practice.
📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html
#JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc
📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html
#JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc
Sometimes the most healing moments in medicine come from the words we don't mean to say.
In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social
Connection only needs presence.
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...
In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social
Connection only needs presence.
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.
kevinmd.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sometimes the most healing moments in medicine come from the words we don't mean to say.
In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social
Connection only needs presence.
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...
In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social
Connection only needs presence.
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...
Today, the importance of vaccines is more crucial than ever. We hold the power to make a difference by sharing information, championing accessibility, to build a community where no child die from preventable illnesses. #Vaccine #Immunization #children #PedsID
(www.science.org/content/arti...)
(www.science.org/content/arti...)
Here's the visual proof of why vaccines do more good than harm
See year by year how vaccines beat back nine dangerous infectious diseases
www.science.org
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today, the importance of vaccines is more crucial than ever. We hold the power to make a difference by sharing information, championing accessibility, to build a community where no child die from preventable illnesses. #Vaccine #Immunization #children #PedsID
(www.science.org/content/arti...)
(www.science.org/content/arti...)
Addressing vaccine hesitancy is crucial. @stjuderesearch.bsky.social, I listen with empathy and patience, understanding each family's concerns, and taking the time to address them effectively @vumediid.bsky.social: www.vumedi.com/video/change...
#IDMedEd #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #PedSky
#IDMedEd #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #PedSky
Changes to National Immunization Calendar and Challenges Looking Ahead to 2025
A video from Diego Hijano (as part of Infectious Diseases Year in Review), posted on Jan 16, 2025.
www.vumedi.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Addressing vaccine hesitancy is crucial. @stjuderesearch.bsky.social, I listen with empathy and patience, understanding each family's concerns, and taking the time to address them effectively @vumediid.bsky.social: www.vumedi.com/video/change...
#IDMedEd #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #PedSky
#IDMedEd #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #PedSky
This study @stjuderesearch.bsky.social examined the clinical course and outcomes of #RSV infection in 391 #immunocompromised #children #cancer
December 18, 2024 at 8:31 PM
This study @stjuderesearch.bsky.social examined the clinical course and outcomes of #RSV infection in 391 #immunocompromised #children #cancer
This never gets old! I really enjoy looking back at what I’ve read this year as I plan my book list for the next! #GoodreadsYearinBooks
December 18, 2024 at 1:51 AM
This never gets old! I really enjoy looking back at what I’ve read this year as I plan my book list for the next! #GoodreadsYearinBooks
You know a story is really scary when you are driving alone during the day with your audiobook laughing awkwardly with goosebumps. The twins from Rattlesnakes in “You like it darker” by @stephenking.bsky.social are creepy and terrifying!!
December 11, 2024 at 9:01 PM
You know a story is really scary when you are driving alone during the day with your audiobook laughing awkwardly with goosebumps. The twins from Rattlesnakes in “You like it darker” by @stephenking.bsky.social are creepy and terrifying!!
I had a great time with Ken Gavina talking about immunizations and the challenges ahead. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Episode 4: Trepidations about vaccinations
Podcast Episode · PASCV: Gone Viral · 12/09/2024 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
December 9, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I had a great time with Ken Gavina talking about immunizations and the challenges ahead. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Both general pediatrics and subspecialties are looking at a somber future. Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape, and lack of advocacy are all adding up. Great first opinion @statnews.bsky.social #PedSky
www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky
www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky
Pediatrics is becoming medicine’s largest skeleton crew
Opinion: Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape — it’s all leading to medical students electing not to pursue pediatrics.
www.statnews.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Both general pediatrics and subspecialties are looking at a somber future. Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape, and lack of advocacy are all adding up. Great first opinion @statnews.bsky.social #PedSky
www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky
www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky