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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Official Bluesky account of the #PedsED at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Caring for and #advocating for children. Advancing #Research, #MedEd, #QI, and #ClinicalCare.

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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) is a nationally recognized day of awareness and action, held every year on the second Wednesday of October.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
This all-star @PEMatCHOP team recently published: Can #AI help create high-quality #MedEd simulation cases? 🤖 AI-generated cases performed comparably to human-written cases—but expert oversight remains key. #Simulation pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
On #WorldThrombosisDay, finding a dangerous blood clot like a pulmonary embolism in a child can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. This @PECARNteam study evaluated PERC-Peds—an exciting path toward more systematic evaluation of #PE in kids. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We're thrilled to have Dr. Bick join our team and look forward to the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication she will bring to CHOP's pediatric emergency medicine community. Welcome, Katie!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A fun fact about Dr. Bick: she's recently married and had a beach wedding in California, where she celebrated by doing the worm in her wedding dress and jumping into the ocean at the end of the night!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Dr. Bick's professional interests: resident medical education with a focus on clinical reasoning, health equity, legislative advocacy, & innovative educational initiatives. She's also helping launch a CHOP podcast on clinical pathways, combining education & clinical excellence.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Happy Fellow Friday! Please join us in welcoming our newest PEM Fellow, Katie Bick, MD, MS, to the CHOP Pediatric Emergency Department! 🎉
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As #SickleCellAwarenessMonth closes, we’re excited by advances in gene therapy, stem cell transplant & emerging approaches like CAR-T. We hope continued funding, research & innovation bring more treatment options and better outcomes for people with #SickleCellDisease.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wishing everyone a blessed Yom Kippur from your PEMChop friends!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yesterday was national voter registration day! Click the link here to register to vote or update your information for upcoming elections! www.pavoterservices....
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A fun fact about Dr. Stiles: she grew up in a tie-dye obsessed family. From comforters and dish towels to wall art and countless shirts, she's probably tie-dyed it herself!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Dr. Stiles' professional interests include global health, disaster response, linkage to care, and health equity. Outside of work, she enjoys: Yoga 🧘‍♀️ Hiking 🥾🏔️ Traveling 🗺️✈︎ Reading 📚 Plants 🌱 Playing board games ♟️ And spending time with her dog 🐾
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Dr. Stiles attended Bates College, earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed her pediatric residency training at Children's Hospital Oakland. 💉🩺
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's Fellow Friday! Please welcome Fellow Christina Stiles, MD, to the CHOP Pediatric Emergency Department! 🎉🥳
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A fun fact about Dr. Bhardwaj: he survived the 2010 Vancouver Olympics downhill ski course! ⛷️ We're excited to have Dr. Bhardwaj join our team and look forward to the expertise, enthusiasm, and energy he will bring to CHOP. Welcome, Pranshu!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dr. Bhardwaj's professional interests include medical education, simulation, prehospital medicine, & point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Outside of the hospital, he enjoys: Bhangra, a North Indian folk dance 🕺 Pickleball 🤾‍♀️🏓 And hiking adventures in national parks 🏕️🥾
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Dr. Bhardwaj earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, attended the University of Florida College of Medicine, and completed his pediatric residency training at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.💉🩺
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th of July!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Summer! We're going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the best that summer has to offer. We'll be posting much more sparingly but will see you all in the Fall!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We were excited to welcome Dr. Candi Running Bear to CHOP, where she gave an engaging talk about her work supporting families of children with autism in the Navajo nation.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Screening may help identify patients who could benefit from vestibular therapies. Great work by Dr. Dan Corwin & colleagues pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.... #PedsEM #Concussion
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Congratulations Dr. Daniel Corwin, CHOP's first NIH Early Stage Investigator Lecture awardee! He's recognized for his work in developing innovative approaches to individualized peds concussion management. Extremely well deserved!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Program impact to date includes •72 peds residents trained as instructors •6 HS partnerships & multiple CHOP programs engaged •297 students & 23 faculty trained Training provides lifesaving skills & certification that supports graduation requirements and future opportunities.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Children in Philly face disproportionate injury risks & inequities in health education & access to care, contributing to increased morbidity & mortality. Stop the Bleed, developed by the American College of Surgeons, teaches recognition & control of life-threatening hemorrhage.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
StoptheBleed advocacy efforts in Philadelphia continue to expand 🩸 Following completion of the second year, the program has secured both internal and external grant funding to support the upcoming fiscal year.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This site provides acute care and is ready to serve as a casualty collection point in the event of a mass casualty incident.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
On game days, they are also partnering with PFD Medical, the PA State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT), the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Health to staff the SMAT tent just outside the stadium footprint.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
At Lemon Hill Fanfest, CHOP PEM physicians have been staffing medical tents on high‑volume days. Working alongside ED physicians, nurses, and APPs from HUP, PFD medics, and volunteers from the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) has been out in the community supporting medical care across Philadelphia this summer ⚕️
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Honoring Juneteenth This is a time to reflect on our history, recognize ongoing inequities, and reaffirm a commitment to advancing equity, justice, and inclusion in the communities we serve. #Juneteenth #HealthEquity
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy Pride Month from PEMChop to you!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: June 5-7, 2026 is #WearOrange Weekend! 🗓️🧡 We’ll come together nationwide to honor every life impacted by gun violence and call attention to this preventable crisis. Text ORANGE to 644‑33 to join us and find a Wear Orange event near you!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New work from Dr. Dan Corwin and colleagues on inequities in concussion care: • Higher marginalization → more ED visits • Lower follow-up rates • Rurality & lack of primary care mattered • Recovery shouldn’t depend on access Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Thank you, BH team, for all the work you do to help our communities!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Shout out to our Behavioral Health Team who had 10,000 behavioral health screens in the emergency department last year.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
CHOP hosted our Quality and Safety Day recently which highlighted quality improvement efforts around the ED. Our CHOP ED faculty had 5 poster presentations, 2 oral presentations which scored in the top 5 abstracts!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Marleny Franco who received the Chief Inclusion and Belonging Officer Award at CHOP for her outstanding work and dedication in advancing health equity.
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Our Division has an amazing time at @PASMeeting Topics we presented: • Peds sepsis • Concussion care • Injury prevention • Mental health • Health equity • Pediatric readiness • AI in medicine • Diagnostic excellence • Asthma care disparities • Firearm safety & advocacy
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Dan Corwin on his upcoming NIH lecture! Learn how the Minds Matter Concussion Program at CHOP is advancing precision medicine in pediatric concussion care through physiologic assessment + digital health innovation. Sign up: events.gcc.teams.mic...
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations to our PEM attendings who attended the PAS conference and presented their findings with the attendees!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations to our CHOP PEM attendings who presented their findings at the PAS conference!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Happy Nurse's Week to our incredible nurses!
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Amazing achievement, Dr. Delgado and very well deserved! #PEM #alphaomegaalpha
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Sanseau who gave Pediatric Grand Rounds at CHOP. Her talk, entitled, "The CHOP Indigenous Health Unit (IHU): Relationship, Responsibility, and Reimagining Pediatric Care"
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Sanseau who gave Pediatric Grand Rounds at CHOP. Her talk, entitled, "The CHOP Indigenous Health Unit (IHU): Relationship, Responsibility, and Reimagining Pediatric Care"
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Josh Belfer who gave Pediatric Grand Rounds at Lenox Hill Hospital. His talk, entitled, "The Digital Evolution of Pediatric Education". Northwell Health
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Spotlight Wednesday is back with another mention for the CHOP Child Life Team! Today we have Erica Darrows, one of CHOP's Child Life Clinical Experts. Here are her thoughts on the most rewarding part of her role:
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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine @pematchop.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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