#pediatric

i had to take a short leave of absence from my job due to ongoing health concerns after my surgery in late june for an endometrioma that had been growing for over eight months. during the laparoscopy, my gynecologist discovered extensive endometriosis that had adhered to my colon, both ureters, rectum, bladder, and pelvic wall. this has been a significant life-changing experience, but during this time away from my patients, i’ve enjoyed getting back into writing and engaging in activities that promote my mental and physical well-being.

anyway, i will be getting pt. 2 of “When Pitt Meets Pucks” out this week. i appreciate the patience and support with my first fic. 🤍

Pediatric Intensive Care Dr. Tanya Haj Hassan, who volunteered in Gaza, shared accounts of the horrors she witnessed in Gaza’s hospitals before the UN.

Haj Hassan said, "Spend just five minutes in a hospital there and it will become painfully clear that Palestinians are being intentionally massacred, starved, and stripped of everything needed to sustain human life."

She recalled the story of "13-year-old Amir, who sustained severe neck trauma and kept calling for his sister," yet "he didn't recognize that she was the girl in the bed next to him because she had been burned beyond recognition."

Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan dared the participants before her to "take a second and imagine all of the children that I just spoke about, their mothers, their fathers, desperately seeking medical care and searching for hope… Then the electricity cuts out. The entrance to the hospital is struck by a missile."

Today I want to share my admiration for the work of a pediatric surgeon. The care and treatment of children is one of the most important responsibilities we can assume as a society. Pediatric surgeons play a crucial role in the health and well-being of future generations. The value of pediatric medicine lies in the ability to provide hope and healing to the most vulnerable among us. Pediatric surgeons possess not only exceptional technical skill, but also unparalleled compassion and empathy. They combine surgical skill with a holistic approach to address the medical and emotional needs of their young patients and their families. Pediatric surgery presents unique challenges that require an extraordinary level of care, precision and understanding. The pediatric surgeons I admire demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the well-being of their patients, as well as an ability to navigate complex medical situations with grace and determination.

Pediatric Dream Team!!