TSMD Newsletter October 2021 - Plenty of Change
October Greetings
Autumn is here, and with the new season comes plenty of change.
As pumpkins and squash appear around our neighborhoods in preparation for Halloween celebrations, I've been thinking about harvesting.
Beyond traditional fall decor, what relevance does the concept of a harvest hold for those of us whose food comes from grocery stores, who don't have to plant, tend, and reap in order to eat?
Harvest is about gathering. It's about reflecting upon the seeds we've sown. And it's about preparation.
What seeds did you plant early this year? What ideas have you been nurturing? Are there any relationships, projects, or hopes coming to fruition for you?
This is a beautiful time of year to engage with gratitude for what we have, celebrate how far we've come, and take stock of our needs for the winter to come. What will you need to feel whole, joyful, and sustained?
I hope your October is fruitful and full of peace.
Congratulations, Connor!
Last month, my daughter Connor graduated from Northeastern University with both an MBA and a Master’s in Accounting.
Congratulations, Connor. We are so proud of you!
Around the Web
Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's How To Figure Out If You Need One
“The FDA OK'd the Pfizer booster for anyone ‘at high risk of severe COVID-19.’ Theoretically, this could include anyone with certain underlying conditions, such as diabetes or chronic lung disease, that puts the person at higher risk of getting a really bad case of COVID-19. The CDC recommended that people 50 to 64 years old with underlying conditions get a booster. But it's optional for younger adults. They should assess their risks and possibly consult with a doctor before getting a booster.”
3 ways to achieve gender equity in academic medicine promotions
“Women physicians face a slower promotional timeline while also being less likely to reach associate or full professorship compared with their male counterparts. This is a gap in academic medicine that has not made improved much over three decades. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a worrisome backslide, according to a JAMA Internal Medicine Viewpoint article. Knowing how to promote gender equity leading up to promotion is key.”
Pregnant Women Who Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Pass Protection from the Virus to Their Newborns
“Women who receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies, a new study finds.
The effectiveness of the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the researchers say, lies in their ability to trigger the production of the right antibodies, blood proteins capable of protecting individuals from infection.”
Where to Find Me
This month, on October 26th and 27th, I'll be presenting virtually at the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly.
On the 26th, I’ll be speaking on Locums as Career. On the 27th, I’ll be presenting with Drs Strauss and Silver on Patient Satisfaction: Truths, Half-Truths & Utter Lies - A Debate for the Ages. Finally, I’ll be speaking with Dr. Rita Manfredi Shutler on Moving from Post-COVID Organizational Unwellness to Wellness.
Let’s work together!
I love sharing tools to help Emergency Departments and physicians thrive.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about my ED Consulting Services or if you’d like to discuss having me speak at your event or to your organization.
Tracy