Dr. Carisa R. Champion

Anyone in the medical field who celebrates the suffering or death of another human should consider a different path. We care for people from all walks of life, some who hold views or who have committed actions we may find abhorrent. The standard of our profession is to treat every patient with dignity, compassion, and the same quality of care.

Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship

‘It is immoral, unethical, and violates Stark law to self refer without frank ownership notice. That is why hospitals and health systems “owning” physicians is immoral, unethical, and violates Stark law of self referral.’ @GeBaiDC @RobertKennedyJr healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/for…

When I was in seminary, one of the constant refrains in preaching classes was: “Don’t just explain the text—apply it!” The assumption was that every sermon needed to end with a to-do list. We were trained to believe that the real power of the Bible is unlocked when we put it to work in our lives. “Application,” they told us, is where the rubber meets the road. But here’s what I’ve learned: the Bible is first and foremost about what God has already applied to us. It’s not a toolbox for self-improvement—it’s a testimony to divine accomplishment. God is the Applier. We are the applied. The holiness you need isn’t something you have to go out and get—it’s already been credited to you. The righteousness you lack isn’t a project to work on—it’s a gift you’ve already been given in full. The love and acceptance we long for has already been finally secured for us. The overarching message of the Bible isn’t about our work; it’s about His. And because His work is finished, we can rest. That’s the point. Freedom. Spiritual growth doesn’t start with “What do I need to do now?” It starts with “What has He already done for me?” The gospel is not a call to get busy; it’s an announcement that we can finally breathe. Seminary told me the end goal of preaching was application leading to “holier” behavior. The gospel tells me the end goal is rest. Theologian Gerhard Forde asked the only real post-sermon question worth asking: “So, what are you going to do now that you don’t have to do anything?

Grok Imagine prompt: Ornate Mandalorian-style armor crafted from white porcelain with intricate blue floral patterns and golden filigree accents, highly detailed and reflective ceramic surface, elegant and regal design, cinematic lighting, ultra-realistic 8k concept art.

The Good Surgeon creates a community of friendship where surgical trainees can rediscover meaning and purpose in their work & think about who they are becoming @DukeSurgRes @DukeSurgery

🌕 Moon Landing LIVE Watch as @fireflyspace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander, well, lands! It’s scheduled to touch down on the Moon’s surface no earlier than 3:34am ET (0834 UTC). twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The sham peer review: a hidden contributor to the doctor shortage kevinmd.com/2024/07/the-sh… via @kevinmd

Starting #AOAHoD with “pipes and drums” compliments of Chicago PD Emerald Society @AOAforDOs @njosteopathic

Job well done. Big shout out to @SarahJulane for the amazing job she did chairing the Bureau of Emerging Leaders and championing the voices of her constituents. #superwoman

@AOAforDOs Congratulations @do_levine !

Congratulations to Martin S. Levine, DO, MPH, former president of the AOA, on receiving the AOA Presidential Citation. Each year, the AOA president recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession. bit.ly/3Y2dEr7 #DOProud

@POMA_DOs @AOAforDOs That’s amazing! Way to represent :)

Pennsylvania’s well represented at the ‘24 AOA Reference Committee meetings! ✅Public Affairs | Chair, William Swallow, DO & Member, Kevin Wilson, DO ✅Professional Affairs | Vice Chair, George Wolters, Jr., DO ✅Educational Affairs | Member, Angela Zawisza, DO #AOAHOD #POMAPROUD

Proud to have represented new physicians in practice to the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders

Celebrating Dr. Hubka’s inauguration with some amazing quality people ♥️

🥳💯💖 @AOAforDOs @AOFDOgood @aoaodocs @NBOME @NationalSOMA @COSGP @OmegaBetaIota @AACOMmunities 🙏#DOProud

As we say goodbye to another successful House of Delegates annual business meeting, we want to congratulate Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, an AOA board-certified osteopathic psychiatrist, for his election as the president-elect of the AOA. #AOAHOD @MichiganDOs #DOProud

Proud to have been part of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association representing new physicians in practice in Oklahoma.

We want to congratulate Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, who has been inaugurated as the 128th President of AOA for the term 2024–2025. As a dual board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Hubka has dedicated her life to the field of osteopathic medicine. #DOProud

⚡Switzerland will have the tallest building in the world. And it will print it on a 3D printer. The 30-meter high white tower will be called Tor Alva. It will be printed in parts, and then transported to the construction site, where the structure will be assembled.

Animals also cry when they lose their loved ones: Sad footage from Australia of a male koala mourning the death of his female in the Adelaide Hills. You won't see anything sadder today.