#CovidVaccines and #covidboosters are SAFE and effective in #pregnancy! I tell you this as a physician and because I got my booster to protect myself and my baby! Vaccines can lower the risk of infection, hospitalization and death. @HHSGov @ncdhhs @CDCgov

Today I got my COVID shot! All adults need a COVID vaccine, especially anyone who’s never been vaccinated, is 65 or older, or has certain medical conditions. All children 6-23 months need a COVID shot. For ages 2-18 years old, it’s based on individual risk. #covidshot

Exciting early research at the intersection of my two passions: weight and hormone health! But this doesn’t mean everyone needs GLP-1s + hormone therapy. It’s a reminder that midlife women deserve care addressing BOTH metabolic and hormonal health. #Menopause #GLP1 @menopauseorg

New generic combo hormone patch for (peri)menopause treatment has been approved by the FDA. It contains estradiol & levenorgestrel, & applied to the skin once per week. It’s used to treat hot flashes & help maintain bone density. #menopause #hrt #womenshealth #osteoporosis

If you’re a clinician interested in learning more about #menopause care check out the new podcast episode from @MedCentralmd featuring endocrinologist, Dr. Cristofides. We cover evidence-based treatment and barriers to care! medcentral.com/video/endocri… #worldmenopauseday

With school back in full swing, I was able to talk with @Essence about how teachers can stay healthy this fall. Even if you're not a teacher, you can still find helpful tips in this article: essence.com/health-and-welln… #backtoschool #fluseason #burnout @aafp @GeisingerHealth

#melatonin can be helpful to support #sleep short-term in specific situations, like traveling across time zones. Make sure you select a high-quality, third-party tested supplement since they’re not regulated by the @us_FDA @parademagazine @aafp parade.com/health/healthy-su…

If you’re considering nutritional supplements, make sure they’re third-party tested to ensure high quality. Learn more about supplements for energy in @ParadeMagazine @aafp #wellness #health #supplements parade.com/health/common-nut…

Post-meal movement is great for gut health. It doesn’t need to be a marathon or a hike. A short walk will do! @EverydayHealth @aafp #wellness #microbiome everydayhealth.com/digestive…

You don’t only want to seek care when you’re sick. You really want to make sure to partner with a good family medicine physician, to catch things early so you can have better outcomes and live a long and healthy life. #familymedicine @thedailyitem #health dailyitem.com/news/lifestyle…

Have questions about #menopause or #perimenopause? Come to the Pause Party for expert information and connection. I’m part of an expert panel and we’re looking forward to connecting with you! #psu #pennstate

AI responses are only as good as the questions we ask. It's not that people without medical training shouldn't have access to AI. They should be partnering with their primary care physician to help sift through what they're finding online. #AI #chatgpt zdnet.com/article/medical-ad…

Everyone is individual and has their own unique health concerns If you notice that one cup of coffee is having an impact on you, that may be a sign you shouldn't drink as much caffeine. #coffee #afib #hearthealth @aafp @PreventionMag prevention.com/food-nutritio…

What do you need to know about #cholesterol and #hearthealth? Check out my @GeisingerHealth post. #familymedicine #Primarycare #wellness geisinger.org/health-and-wel…

PSA: the HPV virus causes 90-99% of all cases of cervical cancer. 70% are caused by high-risk HPV types 16 and 18. The HPV vaccine won’t make your child have sex. It will keep them healthy. #hpv #BackToSchool #VaccinesSaveLives #familymedicine

No, eggs are not bad for your health! Check out this and more on @NewsNation #familymedicine #nutrition #primarycare @aafp

It doesn’t matter if you prefer HIIT, Japanese walking or something else — choose exercise that is appropriate for your level of fitness, is comfortable, safe and enjoyable! foxnews.com/health/simple-ja… #lifestylemedicine @aafp #exercise @FoxNews

Talk to your family doc first if you’re suffering from headaches. @aafp #familymedicine