Tweetcap: Medical community comes together in support of equality

As civil unrest sparks action across the nation, many members of the medical community are taking part in the conversation. This is the case on social media, where a number of physicians are sharing comments and images related to demonstrations happening throughout the United States.

On Friday, several Permanente doctors took part in a powerful coordinated effort to exhibit support for racial and social justice…

Standing with @KP_KernCounty @aboutKP @PermanenteDocs colleagues for #RacialJustice #HealthEquity #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8SWgujXQMg

— Chang Na MD MPH (@cna006) June 5, 2020

Solidarity and support in @KPSanBernardino today for those who suffer and who have lost their lives due to racism, injustice, and oppression @PermanenteDocs @kpthrive pic.twitter.com/7OJ6ITzgqq

— Timothy Daniel Jenkins (@TimothyDanielJ2) June 5, 2020

We stand against injustice and descrimination. “We” is my family and my workplace, my family away from home. @KP_LAMC @PermanenteDocs #proudtobepermanente pic.twitter.com/mza3pvVS6h

— Jennifer Weiss (@mymomthesurgeon) June 5, 2020

#blacklivesmatter #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @PermanenteDocs @KPSantaClara @kpnorcal @DrRichardIsaacs

So proud of our organization and leadership on this imperative public health issue. pic.twitter.com/oMo2k9TWNY

— Chris Gouveia, MD (@sleepsurgeonMD) June 5, 2020

…across our regions, Permanente physicians and care teams observed moments of silence to honor the memory of George Floyd…

8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd and the many lives cut short by police violence and systemic racism. #blacklivesmatter #seattlepedsforblacklives @kpwashington @WApermanente pic.twitter.com/1mdxVn0JEt

— Annie Hoopes, MD (@anniehoopz) June 5, 2020

#8’46” #kneeling in #solidarity with @KPSanBernardino family. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @PermanenteDocs @TimothyDanielJ2 @AlexMMTri @AshleyZuckerMD @QualityKidDOc @KenRivers3 #ProudToBeSBC pic.twitter.com/6GlsnafLqQ

— James Tong (@KIDneysMD) June 5, 2020

#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives #OURKP Physicians and Nurses sharing a moment of reflection and showing solidarity and support at KP RSD clinic. @KPSanDiego @KPSCALnews @PermanenteDocs @aboutKP @DrCharlesHamori @KPJFinley @KPMZKuzmack pic.twitter.com/2pu5AwccnM

— Michael Lalich, MD (@kplalich) June 5, 2020

8 minutes & 46 seconds of silence for George Floyd and in solidarity with the black community. We reject systemic racism, violence and injustice. Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives #BlackLivesMatter @KPSCALnews pic.twitter.com/4cp3lQInDN

— Robert Tuchler (@NY_Tuck) June 5, 2020

#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives #proudToBeSBC @PermanenteDocs @KPSanBernardino pic.twitter.com/ToxTt2XOUL

— Alex M. McDonald, MD CAQSM FAAFP (@AlexMMTri) June 5, 2020

…these demonstrations were part of a larger movement across various health organizations around the country…

Thank you to the OR’s for pushing back their start times so we all could be present to show our support #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @NMSurgery @NorthwesternMed pic.twitter.com/6nFRgvnIzT

— Brooke Golisch, MD (@KBrookeGolisch) June 5, 2020

#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @NUFeinbergMed. Now the work begins. pic.twitter.com/VDt8Gz5WET

— Quentin Youmans (@QuentinYoumans) June 5, 2020

Consciousness is when we feel suffering of every living being in our own heart~ Bhagwad Gita.

In accordance to my beliefs & the spirit of the Hippocratic Oath, I kneel in solidarity with all who seek justice & fight against racism and brutality #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives pic.twitter.com/v5Rlvrw7xx

— Dr. Purvi Parwani (@purviparwani) June 5, 2020

…several medical school campuses also mobilized to show their solidarity around the cause…

At 1pm, faculty, staff and students will take a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as part of the national #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives movement. pic.twitter.com/Iw1WpuZdQG

— The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (@OSUWexMed) June 5, 2020

Today at noon, our faculty, students and residents gathered and kneeled in solidarity for a moment of silence. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives pic.twitter.com/rE5OVu5pXY

— UAB School of Medicine (@UABSOM) June 5, 2020

…while multiple health organizations tweeted their strong support for this important issue that impacts everybody…

Nearly 200 Mayo Clinic Health System staff in La Crosse paused at noon on Friday as part of the nationwide #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives event. The movement seeks to support and improve racial equality in health care. pic.twitter.com/2XVtmp0A5Y

— MayoClinicHealthSys (@MayoClinicHS) June 5, 2020

There is scientific evidence supporting the link between social justice and health equity. We must stand together as a #relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives – including an equitable society. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @American_Heart

— AHA Research (@AHA_Research) June 5, 2020

…and the Permanente Medical Groups underscored Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to uphold the highest possible standards for equity and inclusion in the communities they serve.

Today #PermanenteMedicine physicians and colleagues across @KPMidAtlantic gathered for a moment of silence in recognition of racial injustices affecting black people and people of color across the country. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives @permanentedocs pic.twitter.com/mc1wTvGRtf

— Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medicine (@MdAtlPermanente) June 5, 2020

Our @PermanenteDocs from @NWPermanente take a knee today in solidarity for racial justice and health equity #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives pic.twitter.com/yD4YSnne0b

— Carolyn Allison (@storybystory) June 5, 2020

You cheered for us, we kneel for you. Today our @permanentedocs and front line care teams joined health care workers across the country showing solidarity in calling for justice and racial equality. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives pic.twitter.com/f0gZeEY7P5

— PermanenteDoctors (@PermanenteDocs) June 5, 2020