Jared Rubenstein, MD
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social
Pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator. I help people talk about hard things. He/him. Opinions my own.
Website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
Website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
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Hey Bluesky! I’m Jared, pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator.
I help people talk about hard things.
I use animation and satire to help bring attention to challenging topics on my Youtube channel.
#Medsky #hapc #pedpc
https://youtube.com/@DrJRubenstein?feature=shareb
I help people talk about hard things.
I use animation and satire to help bring attention to challenging topics on my Youtube channel.
#Medsky #hapc #pedpc
https://youtube.com/@DrJRubenstein?feature=shareb
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Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
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Before you sit down for turkey, register your team name at HCWvsHunger.org & rally your troops because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts tonight!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Before you sit down for turkey, register your team name at HCWvsHunger.org & rally your troops because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts tonight!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
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5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger.
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger.
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
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For pts w/o family present, pause to say, “I’m here with you.”
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For pts w/o family present, pause to say, “I’m here with you.”
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
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So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Thank you! So honored the work resonates with you.
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
Jared Rubenstein
Pediatric palliative care physician. Medical educator. Speaker. Videos about palliative care, healthcare, equity, and racism in medicine. Content does not represent any employer or institution. Other ...
youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thank you! So honored the work resonates with you.
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
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....and you can watch Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning, discussed with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGR...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
....and you can watch Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning, discussed with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGR...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
And the great original video I discuss with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social is available at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Palliative Care PSA - We’re the fire department, not the fire.
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
And the great original video I discuss with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social is available at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
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Great to hear video genius @drjrubenstein.bsky.social chatting to @clarefuller.bsky.social about dignity therapy, using videos as intros to tricky topics, & helping colleagues to make more timely referrals.
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
October 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Great to hear video genius @drjrubenstein.bsky.social chatting to @clarefuller.bsky.social about dignity therapy, using videos as intros to tricky topics, & helping colleagues to make more timely referrals.
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
To watch the super videos referenced in this episode with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
End of the Line
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
To watch the super videos referenced in this episode with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
🎙️ New Podcast Episode featuring @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🎙️ New Podcast Episode featuring @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✨Really loved this conversation with the wonderful @clarefuller.bsky.social
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
October 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
✨Really loved this conversation with the wonderful @clarefuller.bsky.social
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Please sign and share!
www.change.org/p/rfk-jr-mus...
www.change.org/p/rfk-jr-mus...
Sign the Petition
RFK Jr. Must Be Removed—Before More Damage is Done, Before More Lives are Lost
www.change.org
October 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Please sign and share!
www.change.org/p/rfk-jr-mus...
www.change.org/p/rfk-jr-mus...
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“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
ICE agents raid South Shore apartments; Trump says Chicago could become military training ground
ICE agents raided a South Shore apartment building overnight as the city braces for a possible military deployment.
abc7chicago.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
Whew. Such a powerful episode of @pedipal.bsky.social with Bob Macauley and Chris Adrian
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Episode 40: Nonfiction
Podcast Episode · PediPal · 06/01/2025 · 33m
podcasts.apple.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Whew. Such a powerful episode of @pedipal.bsky.social with Bob Macauley and Chris Adrian
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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As a resident in 2007 I submitted an abstract as an early career professionals... presenting a poster at Assembly was my gateway to engagement, mentorship and community. Please share this opportunity with your students, residents and fellows! @aahpm.bsky.social @earlycareersig.bsky.social #hapc
Abstract submissions are OPEN for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care!
📌 Scientific Research Call
📌 Early Career Professionals Call
Don’t miss your chance to share your work & advance the field.
Learn more about the calls: ow.ly/ieKU50X2gGq
📌 Scientific Research Call
📌 Early Career Professionals Call
Don’t miss your chance to share your work & advance the field.
Learn more about the calls: ow.ly/ieKU50X2gGq
September 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
As a resident in 2007 I submitted an abstract as an early career professionals... presenting a poster at Assembly was my gateway to engagement, mentorship and community. Please share this opportunity with your students, residents and fellows! @aahpm.bsky.social @earlycareersig.bsky.social #hapc
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Went for my covid and flu vaccine appointment today and to my surprise there was a wait.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
September 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Went for my covid and flu vaccine appointment today and to my surprise there was a wait.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
Went for my covid and flu vaccine appointment today and to my surprise there was a wait.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
September 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Went for my covid and flu vaccine appointment today and to my surprise there was a wait.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
There was a steady stream of people coming in for both vaccines.
I didn’t even mind the wait.
It felt like hope.
@petridishes.bsky.social has been on 🔥
And she is exactly the brilliant satirist for these times
And she is exactly the brilliant satirist for these times
September 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
@petridishes.bsky.social has been on 🔥
And she is exactly the brilliant satirist for these times
And she is exactly the brilliant satirist for these times
📣Check out this powerful new piece from the amazing @irabyock.bsky.social
✨He thoughtfully lays out strategies for the advancement of our field
✨And highlights what we do at our core:
“Hospice and palliative care foster wellbeing through the end of life.”
www.liebertpub.com/doi/epdf/10....
✨He thoughtfully lays out strategies for the advancement of our field
✨And highlights what we do at our core:
“Hospice and palliative care foster wellbeing through the end of life.”
www.liebertpub.com/doi/epdf/10....
A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care: A White Paper on the Potential Future of the Field
www.liebertpub.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
📣Check out this powerful new piece from the amazing @irabyock.bsky.social
✨He thoughtfully lays out strategies for the advancement of our field
✨And highlights what we do at our core:
“Hospice and palliative care foster wellbeing through the end of life.”
www.liebertpub.com/doi/epdf/10....
✨He thoughtfully lays out strategies for the advancement of our field
✨And highlights what we do at our core:
“Hospice and palliative care foster wellbeing through the end of life.”
www.liebertpub.com/doi/epdf/10....
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
This is just brilliant @drjrubenstein.bsky.social I am looking forward to talking with you soon & learning more about the stories & inspiration behind your work
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
Palliative Care Public Service Announcement #5
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is just brilliant @drjrubenstein.bsky.social I am looking forward to talking with you soon & learning more about the stories & inspiration behind your work
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
Thanks so much @clarefuller.bsky.social
Loved partnering with my amazing friend @thelizarmy.bsky.social on this one.
Excited for our chat!
Loved partnering with my amazing friend @thelizarmy.bsky.social on this one.
Excited for our chat!
This is just brilliant @drjrubenstein.bsky.social I am looking forward to talking with you soon & learning more about the stories & inspiration behind your work
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tlm...
Palliative Care Public Service Announcement #5
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much @clarefuller.bsky.social
Loved partnering with my amazing friend @thelizarmy.bsky.social on this one.
Excited for our chat!
Loved partnering with my amazing friend @thelizarmy.bsky.social on this one.
Excited for our chat!
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Shared at the SE #PEoLC meeting today - a super video by @drjrubenstein.bsky.social Let's stop apologising for palliative care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWr...
The Consult Conundrum
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Shared at the SE #PEoLC meeting today - a super video by @drjrubenstein.bsky.social Let's stop apologising for palliative care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWr...