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Diego Hijano

@diegohijano.bsky.social
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Pediatric (transplant) infectious diseases at St Jude. Medical Director Occupational Health. MHA/MBA student at University of Memphis. Father, husband, tennis, and reader (sci-fi, historical fiction and horror).

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Grateful for the kind responses to my KevinMD piece. Writing about humor, language, and connection in medicine reminded me that joy it’s a skill we can all practice. 📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html #JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc
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How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Sometimes the most healing moments in medicine come from the words we don't mean to say. In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social Connection only needs presence. How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...
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How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Today, the importance of vaccines is more crucial than ever. We hold the power to make a difference by sharing information, championing accessibility, to build a community where no child die from preventable illnesses. #Vaccine #Immunization #children #PedsID (www.science.org/content/arti...)
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Here's the visual proof of why vaccines do more good than harm
See year by year how vaccines beat back nine dangerous infectious diseases
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Addressing vaccine hesitancy is crucial. @stjuderesearch.bsky.social, I listen with empathy and patience, understanding each family's concerns, and taking the time to address them effectively @vumediid.bsky.social: www.vumedi.com/video/change... #IDMedEd #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #PedSky
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Changes to National Immunization Calendar and Challenges Looking Ahead to 2025
A video from Diego Hijano (as part of Infectious Diseases Year in Review), posted on Jan 16, 2025.
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
This study @stjuderesearch.bsky.social examined the clinical course and outcomes of #RSV infection in 391 #immunocompromised #children #cancer
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
This never gets old! I really enjoy looking back at what I’ve read this year as I plan my book list for the next! #GoodreadsYearinBooks
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
You know a story is really scary when you are driving alone during the day with your audiobook laughing awkwardly with goosebumps. The twins from Rattlesnakes in “You like it darker” by @stephenking.bsky.social are creepy and terrifying!!
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
I had a great time with Ken Gavina talking about immunizations and the challenges ahead. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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Episode 4: Trepidations about vaccinations
Podcast Episode · PASCV: Gone Viral · 12/09/2024 · 32m
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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Both general pediatrics and subspecialties are looking at a somber future. Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape, and lack of advocacy are all adding up. Great first opinion @statnews.bsky.social #PedSky www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky
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Pediatrics is becoming medicine’s largest skeleton crew
Opinion: Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape — it’s all leading to medical students electing not to pursue pediatrics.
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