Courtney Lawrence, MD
clawrencemd.bsky.social
Courtney Lawrence, MD
@clawrencemd.bsky.social
Pediatric Hematology & Transfusion Med | Red Cross ⛑️| 🌱 by Hopkins Medicine, Children’s National DC, CHKD and VCU Health | Tweets are my opinion only | #hemesky #medsky
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Spring into action & help patients! Come to give blood or platelets April 1-13 & we'll say thanks with a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS get a chance at a $5K gift card when you come give in April. (3 winners!) Book: rcblood.org/441Tpwz (T&C; other entry)
April 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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On this day 2 years ago, the MATISSE study showed the safety and efficacy of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. This and a similar newborn vaccine can prevent infant RSV disease. Revisit the study: nej.md/3Mc1hmg 1/3

#MedSky #IDSky #OBGYN
April 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Reposted by Courtney Lawrence, MD
New in #Transfusion:

Findings from the 2023 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey suggest continued stabilization of the U.S. blood supply.

Check out highlights from the 2023 survey: bit.ly/4iZTCEY
March 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Reposted by Courtney Lawrence, MD
A federal court ruled today that FDA exceeded its authority in regulating laboratory-developed tests (#LDTs). AABB has long advocated for an alternative approach to ensure access to these critical diagnostics.

Read more: bit.ly/4j5RRGi
April 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
💙April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
💙Henrico CASA is placing pinwheel gardens to remind our community of our shared responsibility to be aware, to be engaged, and to be invested in making sure every child has a safe place to call home.

henricocasa.org
April 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A1C testing in March at the Red Cross finished with >350,000 blood donors screened for diabetes & prediabetes! 🩺

Thank you, Coffee with America ☕️, for letting blood donors know how routine screening can provide valuable info for managing their health!

www.coffeewithamerica.com/red-cross-a1...
April 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Reposted by Courtney Lawrence, MD
We're busting the myth that those with diabetes can't give blood. You just must feel well the day you donate. In most situations, meds to manage diabetes/prediabetes don't disqualify you from giving. Eligibility questions? Call 1-866-236-3276.
April 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Reposted by Courtney Lawrence, MD
ASH understands it's a tough time for #hematology research due to #NIH funding cuts.

To support #researchers during this time, ASH's Bridge Grant now offers $150K funding, with waived critiques and no match needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kBeGmR



#ASHAwards #MedSky #Hemesky
March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM