colleen christmas
@CchristmColleen
Big fan of primary care, geriatrics, medical education, and people. Optimist. Mom. Gov MD chapter ACP. Moderator @primarycarechat. She/hers Tweets my own
The weekend work that somehow brings me energy and inspiration. #WhyIACP @ACPIMPhysicians @AcpMaryland
Grateful to be at ACP HQ in Philly for our summer Board of Regents meeting—energizing conversations with amazing colleagues like Dr. Andrews & Dr. Tan. Proud to help lead internal medicine forward. Grateful to share it all with my partner, Sara Lee Rocha Borges. #ACP
Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patient Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes | ACP Online acponline.org/acp-newsroom/l…
Quoted in IM Matters: > “The amount of vaccine misinformation … has truly been astounding...” Read the full article to see why this is more than a problem—it’s a threat to public health. Link 🔗 immattersacp.org/archives/2025/… #VaccineTruth #ScienceMatters #PublicHealth #ACP
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Learn about de-stressing through painting with a lesson from the incredible @DrAliceLee. Join us Tuesday 7/30 6-7pm. Space is limited so must register by 7/23 [email protected] @CchristmColleen
Quoted in ABC News on vaccine safety: "Autism is not caused by vaccines. We have proven that time and time again." Misinformation still puts public health at risk. Read the full article: abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/thi… #VaccinesWork #ScientificIntegrity #PublicHealth #ABCNews
Thanks to @jasongoldmanmd and @DrSandyFryhofer for this important article on the role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) #VaccinesSaveLives acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AN…
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Thanks for making over 2000 meals! @AcpMaryland physician love our communities! @ACPIMPhysicians @CchristmColleen
ACP is highly concerned and outraged about today’s announcement from HHS dismissing all 17 members of ACIP. This move will seriously erode public confidence in our government’s ability to ensure the health of the American public: bit.ly/444s7W1
In a new editorial, @DarilynMoyer and @jasongoldmanmd of @ACPIMPhysicians discuss the importance of making #vaccination recommendations based on scientific evidence and the consideration of individual patient situations. They emphasize that scientists, clinicians, and…
ACP along with leading physician groups urge lawmakers to protect access to affordable health insurance, support future physicians through loan programs, and reform Medicare payment to preserve care access, especially in underserved communities: bit.ly/4jwvmtU
The data showing that Medicaid improves health, saves lives, and is cost-effective is already strong, and here is even more, in case your legislators need more. The Impact of Health Insurance on Mortality | Annual Reviews - go.shr.lc/43cKDeq
Statement from the American College of Physicians (ACP) about the recent announcement from HHS that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy pregnant individuals and children. ➡️ acponline.org/acp-newsroom/a…
ACP is concerned that the HHS announced changes to the COVID vaccine recommendations will interfere with the practice of evidence-based medicine by bypassing our country’s standard, transparent vaccine review process: bit.ly/3T2Lc4t
Fangirling big time listening to @joshuadhartzell teach our Primary Care Leadership Track #HopkinsPCLT students—and me—about leadership
Lol
The Ratliff family turning their phones back on and finding out Duke somehow lost after being up 6 with 30 seconds left
Hooray to our new FACPs at #IM25: Drs. Maheshwary, Moorthy, Nanjundappa, Pessu, Raghavakurup, and Aleo Jr. Dr. Chow was celebrated for winning the Faith Fitzgerald, MD Award& Drs. Devkota, Daily, &Thomas also participated in convocation as chapter award winners. 💪
Every day I am more convinced that we need to be intentional about taking care of the healthcare team or for that matter any team that you are leading. The well-being and motivation of those you lead is the fuel for your organization's performance.
Docs planning on PSLF: make sure to follow yesterday’s Executive Order. It will be challenged in court, but it creates the possibility that residents and doctors employed by academic/non-profit medical centers could become ineligible for PSLF. whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…
Proud of prominent Maryland ACP members Drs. Ravitej KhunKhun and Lucia Ponor for winning awards for voluntary faculty teaching and educational innovations, respectively, today at the Johns Hopkins IEE. @rav7ks
Damage Control in the Wake of Political Action That Threatens the Integrity of Medical Research | Annals of Internal Medicine acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AN…
International Medical Graduates Are Integral to the Delivery of Patient Care in the United States | Annals of Internal Medicine acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AN…