It feels like the theme of the past few newsletters has been the rapid passage of time. Crazy that it is October already. To really make me feel my gray hairs, we celebrated a number of “TVD Anniversaries” recently, and I’d like to give several members of #TeamTVD a shout out here: Dr. Sky Pittson, 13 years, Dana Sanderson, 12 years, Dr. Jennifer Abrams, 10 years, Dr. Jackie Phillips, 9 years, Jennifer Seamons, 6 years, Dr. Milt McColl, 2 years, Jose Vega, 2 years, and our newest MD, Dr. Maia Mossé, celebrates 1 year. WOW! I’m blessed to have such an amazing team and such fantastic colleagues, thank you all for everything that you do, and here’s to many more TVD Anniversary celebrations!. 💕🙏
Eric Weiss, MD, October 28, 2024
Emergency Preparedness for Families: A Pediatrician’s Guide
As a pediatrician, I often remind families that preparedness is not just about staying safe during natural disasters or emergencies—it’s about peace of mind and ensuring your children know what to do when situations arise. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, so having a plan and being prepared can make a significant difference. In this blog post, I will guide you through the essential steps of emergency preparedness, including creating a family plan and assembling a comprehensive emergency kit.
Cancer Screening
Cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools doctors use to detect cancer in its early stages. Early detection gives the best chance for effective treatment, often before symptoms even begin. For many cancers, catching the disease early can make a big difference in the outcome. Below is an easy-to-understand guide on the most important cancer screening tests, when they should be done, how often, and what risks and benefits to consider.
Stanford Health Care Board of Directors award recipients (from left): Fatima Rodriguez, MD; Kims Plantin, RN; Al Gook; Joe Forrester, MD; and Susan Swetter, MD
It feels like “getting older” was a theme last month, and here I am again, celebrating a dear friend and colleague who was honored for her incredible work at Stanford University after 30 (!) years!
Susan Swetter, MD, professor of dermatology, was the recipient of the Margaret Raffin Community Champion Award. This new award honors Margaret Raffin, a former board member and extraordinary volunteer in the Stanford Medicine community who passed away in 2021. The award recognizes individuals who share her dedication to others and leadership in community outreach.
“I am honored to be an inaugural recipient of the Margaret Raffin Community Champion Award and consider this a highlight of my 30-year career as a Stanford dermatology faculty member and melanoma program leader,” Swetter said. “Margaret’s commitment to service and community outreach was inspirational. My work through Wipe Out Melanoma – California similarly aims to improve the lives of individuals diagnosed with melanoma across the state, by reducing health disparities in melanoma in prevention, early detection and access to care.”
Congratulations, Susan, this award was well deserved. I welcome our readers to read more about Dr. Susan Swetter as well as Wipe Out Melanoma. Impressive, both.
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Yours, in health,
Eric and the TVD MD team…
