Colleen Nofi, DO PhD MBA MSc

Still processing the incredible week that was #APSA24. Thank you @APSASurgeons for the recognition of the Judah Folkman Memorial award for our work on NEC! We have an incredible group of mentors at @Cohen_Childrens @NorthwellHealth and I’m forever grateful for it! @DrJosePrince

Firearm violence is a public health crisis. @ColleenNofi and @drchethansathya found firearm injuries were associated with higher rates of intervention, longer admissions, and increased costs, placing an unprecedented burden on both patients and the system. doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00…

End of an era🤩 Already one month back in clinical residency but was fun to celebrate our fellow Christian graduate #pedssurg!!

Today marks a pivotal moment in public health as the @Surgeon_General has issued a new advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis. As a pediatric surgeon and advocate for safer communities, I am deeply moved and resolute in supporting this call to action. Gun violence affects us all - whether it be firearm suicide, unintentional injuries, mass shootings, or community gun violence. Every day, hospitals and emergency rooms witness the devastating impacts of gun-related injuries and fatalities. These tragedies ripple through families, communities, and the very fabric of our society. The Surgeon General’s advisory highlights the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address this epidemic, including: -Enhanced Research and Data Collection: We need robust data to understand the root causes and develop effective interventions. -Community-Based Initiatives: Supporting local programs that focus on violence prevention, education, and support for at-risk individuals. -Policy Advocacy: Promoting sensible gun policy that focuses on firearm safety and violence prevention -Healthcare Provider Engagement: Empowering medical professionals to counsel patients on gun safety and recognize signs of potential violence -Resources For Those Exposed to Gun Violence: The secondary trauma and mental health effects of exposure are vast and crippling As healthcare professionals, we have a unique role in mitigating this crisis. By integrating preventive measures into our practices, advocating for evidence-based policies, and collaborating with community leaders, we can make meaningful strides towards a safer future. Let’s heed this advisory not as a mere recommendation, but as a clarion call to action. Together, we can turn the tide on gun violence and create a healthier, safer environment for all. @NorthwellHealth @CDCgov @HHSGov surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen…

Enjoying our final Feinstein Academy of Scholars as Elmezzi students at the beautiful Oheka castle! Our favorite tradition of research 👩🏻‍⚕️🧫🔬🏰 @APSAElmezzi @NorthwellHealth @FeinsteinIMR @Baileykrmd

@APSAElmezzi @cmaloney212 @michelle_kallis @Baileykrmd @Soff3 @SurgForward @drchethansathya @PingWan76506238 @FeinsteinIMR

Still processing the incredible week that was #APSA24. Thank you @APSASurgeons for the recognition of the Judah Folkman Memorial award for our work on NEC! We have an incredible group of mentors at @Cohen_Childrens @NorthwellHealth and I’m forever grateful for it! @DrJosePrince

@cmaloney212 @Cohen_Childrens @NorthwellHealth @SurgForward @Baileykrmd @DrJosePrince @DonnaKooMD @michelle_kallis @CTheodorouMD Thank you!! Lucky to have such incredible role models! 🤩 @cmaloney212 @michelle_kallis @APSAElmezzi

So much fun catching up with @Cohen_Childrens #pedssurgbestsurg crew at #APSA24 and SO PROUD of @ColleenNofi for winning the Judah Folkman award for her amazing presentation on NEC! Three generations of @NorthwellHealth Folkman awards since 2018! @SurgForward

@Baileykrmd providing first look into child access protection laws and the association with ⬇️firearm-related homocides and ⬇️suicides in children. Critically important work from @Cohen_Childrens @drchethansathya @MichaelJDowling @EmmaECornell #APSA24 #gunviolenceprevention

@Bptkramer @AATSHQ @EricRoselliMD Go Ben! Impressive and important work!

Honored to receive the Nicholas T. Kouchoukas Award for the Top Abstract at #Aortic2024 Aortic Forum for our paper :”Aggrecan is a Novel Biomarker of Ascending Aortopathy Associated Biomechanical Dysfunction: A Prospective Translational Study” Thank you @AATSHQ & @EricRoselliMD

Flower season at Feinstein! Starting to feel like spring 🌷☀️😎 @FeinsteinIMR @NorthwellHealth

Can children with low suspicion but persistent cervical lymphadenopathy be surveilled, without a biopsy? We looked at our own data to help inform management strategies- check it out! sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @Baileykrmd @michelle_kallis @DonnaKooMD @NorthwellHealth

@RussellHollis5 @ShockSociety Awesome work Russell!

Just got the news this week that I will be presenting as a new investigator finalist at my first @ShockSociety meeting, the 47th annual conference on shock. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s presentations!

🚨🚨 Very excited to share our study JUST published in @SurgJournal -- Check out what we learned about #FinancialToxicity after #ColorectalCancer in our retrospective analysis of the @NCHStats National Health Interview Survey: (1/5)

Surgical Rehabilitation for Research Residents: A Pilot Program to Offset Surgical Skill Decay #SurgEd #Simulation #SkillRehab #Research #SurgeonScientist pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37567801/

Happy Marathon Sunday!! Stay cool NY 😎 @Baileykrmd

Conference circuit continues at AAP Section on Surgery with none other than @Baileykrmd educating the #pedsurg world on EV impact on pre-metastatic niche in osteosarcoma 🔬💯#AAP2023 @NorthwellHealth @Soff3 @SurgForward

Please check out our study on firearm deaths among US kids - this epidemic is getting worse, yet common sense solutions focused on firearm safety and violence prevention exist - we just need to get them implemented. Kudos to the whole team @Baileykrmd @ColleenNofi @EmmaECornell

New research published by @drchethansathya and colleagues in @AmerAcadPeds finds a 41.6 percent increase in the firearm death rate among children and adolescents between 2018-2021.