Doc Fired Over Social Media Post; Mom Accused of Injecting Feces Into Child's IV

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/119851...

Published: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:53:42 -0500

California emergency physician Chad Smith, MD, was fired this morning after posting an allegedly political message on social media. The mother is accused of injecting feces into the child's IV. Patients came to Smith's defense. Other health workers highlighted the toxic atmosphere in the environment. The article is from MedPage Today.