
Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc (she/they)
@drheardgarris
Pediatrician & Researcher @arisehealthlab #PI @luriechildrens studying #StructuralRacism #ACEs #Resilience. #HealthEquity Warrior. Mamá y Viajera. Tweets my own
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Y'all, this Video really is everything! Emory is where it's at, Kimberly D. Manning, MD, MACP! 👊🏿🙌🏿

Happy International Women's Day! Today, I honor Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, a Pediatrician, Public Health Warrior, and the first Black woman Surgeon General (and member of dstinc1913). She's a dynamic woman of fortitude and a change-maker. #internationalwomensday



The National Academy of Medicine is reporting on “the Long-Term Impact of the #COVID19 Pandemic on Children and Families,” with Lurie Children's’ Dr. Nia Heard-Garris Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc (she/they) focusing on COVID’s “Impact on Learning and Education” #PAS2023 Pediatrics at Feinberg School of Medicine Pediatric Academic Societies



So so proud of our graduating senior, Mehek Bapna from New York University. Definitely a smartie! We are equally lucky to have her (re) join the Lab as a T37 fellow Elevate Lab. She is one to watch...mover, shaker, and #healthequity #changemaker💃🏽 Cc: Melissa Simon

I’m headed to Aspen Ideas Festival with Danone. Alongside other leaders advancing equity in nutrition, I’ll be connecting with both private and public sector voices to discuss transformational change and how we can collectively improve the state of nutrition across communities.



Interested in volunteering with the Arise Health Lab? Help us by participating in our summer youth advisory board! Scan the QR code for more information! Please like, share, and repost.


On here real quick bc Michael Mensah, MD, MHS, MPH dropped another 💎- About Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Representation & Faculty Compensation By Specialty. Why URiM aren't in higher-compensated specialties? Dr. M: ?discrimination, attrition, & specialty culture, doi:10.1001/jama.2023.14139


Today, I celebrate another remarkable Black woman, my best friend, Dani Elle, M.D. my last name isn't Harrison, on her birthday! Not only is she my closest confidante, but she is also a passionate social justice warrior, psychiatrist, and advocate for mental health awareness.


Celebrating my best friend Dani Elle, M.D. my last name isn't Harrison on her birthday! She's not just my confidante but also a fierce social justice warrior, psychiatrist, and mental health advocate. Plus, she's the genius behind black_trivia_night, blending entertainment with Black culture celebration.



Fascinated by human resilience, I focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on health. ACEs like abuse, neglect, and household challenges are linked to health conditions, but resilience can mitigate these effects. Join me in exploring resilience with Arise Health Lab





