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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 4d

October is American Pharmacists Month, a celebration in support of pharmacists around the country.

Read our blog 'How to Include a Pharmacist in the Palliative Care Mix', a discussion around the importance of #palliative care #pharmacy >> http://ow.ly/cKTy50BCCI7 #hpm #hapc

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Politico @politico.com · 5d

Hospitals and medical groups warn Trump's new $100K visa fee could pummel red state hospitals.

Trump's new $100K visa fee could pummel red state hospitals

Rural areas that overwhelmingly voted for the president employ a high concentration of doctors on H-1B visas.

www.politico.com

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 8d

AAHPM mourns the loss of Balfour Mount, MD—widely recognized as the father of palliative care in North America. His vision and compassion transformed care for patients and families facing serious illness. We honor his legacy.

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · 10d

Just FYI - Link doesn’t work

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eapcvzw.bsky.social @eapcvzw.bsky.social · 10d

Join us for a free EAPC webinar:
“Paediatric Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit and Beyond”

🗓️ Friday, 10 October 2025
🕑 14:00 – 15:00 CET

📲 Register now ➡️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a7fdbd...

#PalliativeCare #Paediatrics #PICU #EAPC

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 27d

Registration is open! Join AAHPM + HMDCB on Nov 6 for the 2nd annual Hospice Super Forum—a live, case-based virtual event for hospice providers. Topics: methadone therapy, relatedness of diagnoses, GIP care.
🍕 Register by Oct 27 & enjoy pizza delivered! learn.aahpm.org/content/hosp...

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 23d

Meet Tochi Nwaneri-Nwosu, MD in our latest NextGen Scholar Spotlight—an inspiring story you won’t want to miss! Click the link to read more. aahpm.org/blog/next-ge...

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 13d

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

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 12d

Ready to deepen your skills in symptom management, advance care planning, & trauma-informed frameworks for SCD patients? Get AAHPM's new microlearning series to integrate palliative principles into everyday care. Explore this course: https://ow.ly/NIUJ50X2Ypo

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Kristi Newport @kbnewport.bsky.social · 12d

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

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 13d

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

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VitalTalk @vitaltalk.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are so excited to continue our momentum with specialized training and bring you PedsTalk! This course equips pediatric clinicians with a structured framework and practical skills to navigate emotionally charged conversations with families. Learn more & enroll today: vitaltalk.org/pedstalk/

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VitalTalk @vitaltalk.bsky.social · Aug 25

Training physicians in communication and relational skills not only improves patient outcomes but also combats burnout and strengthens teamwork. It’s time we see these as core competencies, not optional extras - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Teaching power skills to improve physician self-efficacy, reduce burnout, and improve patient outcomes

If doctors had a way to improve their patients' healthcare experience, improve service feedback, reduce complaints, increase treatment adherence and reduce non-attendance, while at the same time comba...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · 12d

So exciting! I can’t wait to have folks join us in Cali for in-person VitalTalk faculty development! It’s always wonderful to be together with incredible educators from all disciplines and specialities who care for people with serious illness illness.
#medsky #hapc

VitalTalk @vitaltalk.bsky.social · 13d

A big milestone—our Faculty Development course is finally back in person, and for the very first time, in California! Join us in Palo Alto to grow as a facilitator and join a community shaping the future of healthcare communication: courses.vitaltalk.org/courses/cour...

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Diana Halloran, MD @dianahalloran.bsky.social · 14d

I first wrote this as a series of voice notes in between home hospice visits during my HPM fellowship last year. I didn’t expect these visits to impact me quite the way they did.

@jpsmjournal.bsky.social #MedEd #HPM #hapc

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Courageous Parents Network @courageousparentsnetwork.org · 13d

After years of listening and learning from rare families and clinicians, Courageous Parents Network is excited to announce the launch of an updated digital presence!!

Take a look around and let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected]
#pedpc #pedatrics #raredisease

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 14d

When time is short, every moment counts.

And sometimes, what matters most at the bedside isn’t morphine, other drugs or medical interventions but simple human - or, in this case - canine connection.

I am sharing Cookie's photo with permission. You can just glimpse her master behind her. (1/3)

photo of a small dog on a patient's hospital bed

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 14d

After Trump's speech about acetaminophen, doctors field phone calls and questions from pregnant patients.
Their usual advice hasn’t changed: Tylenol is safe drug for pain/fever. Take the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time. My latest for @nbcnews:

www.nbcnews.com/health/women...

After Trump's claims about acetaminophen, doctors reassure pregnant patients

The regular advice hasn’t changed: Take the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time.

www.nbcnews.com

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · 14d

Grateful to have known Dr. Agostino Molteni, a unique friend across generations, and a physician and researcher at @umkc.bsky.social. My condolences to his family and all those whose lives he impacted through his mentorship, practice, and research. A truly impressive legacy. youtu.be/Dw8qn8LN7Hs?...

The Legacy of Dr. Agostino Molteni @UMKCMedicine

YouTube video by UMKC School of Medicine

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fraud, using A.I., impersonating medical professionals
Front page NY Times
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · Sep 2

Sunset San Diego on the way into the airport

Orange sunset photo of the Coronado Bridge in San Diego from a plane with lights twinkling on buildings near shore.

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Holly Yang @hollyby.bsky.social · Sep 1

“We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

www.nytimes.com

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Christian Sinclair, MD @ctsinclair.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hey #palliative, looking good!

#hapc

Richard Ferro, MD @richferro.com · Aug 26

Here is a full list of all #Medsky accounts by specialty:

Ophtho: 231
Geri: 310
Derm: 330
Rheum: 393
Urology: 432
Anesthesia: 493
Ob/Gyn: 505
Heme: 505
IM: 588
Neph: 878
Palliative: 882
Rads: 918
ID: 969
FM/PC: 1,102
Cards: 1,177
Surgery: 2,340
Psych: 2,441
Onc: 2,815
Immuno: 2,988
Peds: 2,999

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Kyle Edmonds, MD @kpedmonds.com · Aug 29

“Daskalakis also revealed that, under Kennedy’s leadership, the secretary never met with subject-matter experts from his division, not even for briefings on measles, COVID, or RSV, in the seven months he has served. ‘He has never been briefed by any human from my center about anything.’”

RFK Jr.’s damage to the CDC is ‘past the point of no return,’ Dr. Demetre Daskalakis warns

“The CDC you knew is over,” the infectious diseases doctor told The Advocate. “Unless someone takes radical action, there is nothing there that can be salvaged.”

www.advocate.com

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Rose 🌹 @rose.bsky.team · Aug 29

Verification now shows up in post embeds 🦋

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Screenshot showing post embeds w blue check

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · Aug 26

Veering from CDC, ACOG recommends maternal vaccination against COVID-19

All pregnant women, women trying to become pregnant, and those nursing are encouraged to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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