Important point from @reg_sev and Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, MPH today at conference: “Being an ally means always asking yourself: how are the powers and privileges in place perpetuating this problem?” #antiracism #whybmcem @BostonCityEM

In case you missed it, watch it— call to vote like our lives depend on it (which they do!). Vote early, bring lunch/dinner in a paper bag. WATCH: Michelle Obama's full speech at the Democratic National Conventio... youtu.be/uKy3iiWjhVI via YouTube

So proud to train @BostonCityEM. @jserdoc (our PD) and the true efforts made by our leadership to recruit and SUPPORT URM residents are just two of many reasons why. #whyBMCem

To the white MDs who were all #BlackLivesMatter back in May... We are the problem and the problem is us. Demand a diverse workforce Force white doctors to do better Actively dismantle the system that kills black patients #wc4bl

Check out this week’s resident spotlight, PGY2 Dr. Rani Matuk! Why #EmergencyMedicine for him? “EM allows for the freedom, ability, and pledge to try and help any person at any time for any issue.” #ROTW #WhyBMCEM #match2021

Let’s talk about persecution, and why it animates the tyranny of Trumpism. The historic defense of violent American bigotry is a projection of persecution rooted in a violent denial of reality. 1/13

Join Chief Resident Jessica Faiz, MD, MS on Instagram for some real-talk Q&A about our program all day tomorrow, October 6! Get your burning questions ready and she will answer live! #WhyBMCEM #match2021 #emergencymedicine

Great job @reg_sev on his EMRA 20 in 6 competition on how to become an institutional ally against racism! emresidents @ACEPNow #whitecoatsforblacklives

Amazing 20 in 6 talk by PGY3 Sarah Carpenter on being an activist, getting involved in policy, and fighting for change! emresidents @ACEPNow #VOTE

Inviting cities considering police #sweeps to address the interconnected crises of #homelessness and #SUD to check out our new paper: rdcu.be/cSHg4 2019 sweeps in Boston, MA were associated with a DROP IN SUD TREATMENT visits in our low-barrier #BridgeClinic

Kudos to all-star fellow Andrea Silva, M.D. for helping establish this ASAM group focused on care for LGBTQ+ who use substances! Check it out! 👇

Boston Medical Center is leading the way by opening a new treatment facility for substance use and behavioral health that will help our patients. Its what they need. bostonglobe.com/2022/09/14/met… via The Boston Globe

Disappointing results. Great reminder to ED/surgical/inpatient colleagues to check PDMP on admitted patients, order their bupe if they’ve been taking it outpatient, & trx pain w/ opioids on top of bupe. This med gives pts w/ OUD a 40% mortality reduction! Boston Med Center EM BMC Surgery

Great practical tip from aL'Ai alvarez, MD at Boston Med Center EM Grand Rounds on self-compassion: after a tough case before turning to the next task, find a pt who has been in the ED for some time & offer her a sandwich. You will make her feel better & she will thank you & you will feel better.

“Woman are more likely in comparison with men to share needles both through receptive and distributive means. Expansion of interventions, including syringe service programs, to increase access to sterile injection equipment is of great importance” Katherine Rich

🎉 Happy Emergency Nurses Week! 🎉 Grateful this week and every week for our incredible nurses and all they do: from the trauma rooms to post-shift breakfasts and everywhere in between! #emergencynursesweek

Dang, Ricky N. Bluthenthal dropping some truths in his #AMERSA2022 AMERSA talk. Some favorite lines: There is no limit to the suffering our society is willing to tolerate for poor people and people who use drugs

If you are a Boston resident, esp one who cares about people who use substances or experience homelessness watch this city council hearing now! #mapoli boston.gov/departments/ci…

Pregnancy and Residency - Laboring for Equity- Thank you for covering this @spoonfedem. Even in a super supportive program like Boston Med Center EM navigating this process was very challenging and anxiety provoking rb.gy/yc5ug