Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD

“Give Oxygen to Hope!” Michael Dowling CEO Emeritus @NorthwellHealth at the Gun Violence Prevention Forum today in NYC. A powerful admonition in these times not just in violence but to all activities in our communities. Thank you for your leadership. #antifragility #hope

Look forward to returning to old “stomping grounds” to discuss our work in Antifragility in Health and Health are

At the #ASA2025 meeting in San Diego—moved and inspired by @selwynrogers this morning. A “non-violent pugilist” who gives a voice to the voiceless. My deepest admiration for this warrior for social justice in Chicago. #SurgeryForJustice #HealthEquity

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“floating island of garbage” “Haitian immigrants eating pets”; misogynistic innuendos. Political differences o’k but I stand up strongly against #hatespeech. This is not humor.

Congratulations to my colleague, friend and hero @mcwhmd for her leadership across so many domains but especially in this prestigious role as Chair of the Board of Governors @AmCollSurgeons. Marion my greatest admiration! You honor us! @UofC @APSASurgeons