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JC R WHIT, Ph.D.

@jc99whit.bsky.social

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Animal Welfare Scientist in Chicagoland. Primatologist. Welfare biomarkers. Primates & dolphins & cheetahs, oh my! UChicago alum. Co-Founder: Illinois Stakeholders for Air Quality in Schools. #SciComm #AnimalWelfare #ConservationScience #IAQ #LongCovid

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 9h

I don’t understand why he’s golfing when two American cities are war zones that are burning to the ground.

a cartoon of batman wearing a blue cape and mask with his hand on his chin .

ALT: a cartoon of batman wearing a blue cape and mask with his hand on his chin .

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Kristina Šekrst @epiphenomenal.bsky.social · 1d

Accurate.

#academia #academy #philsky #philosophysky #philosophy #science

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 19h

They have fired the staff of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, who are disease detectives that respond to outbreaks around the world.

I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous it is to dismantle our disease surveillance infrastructure.

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 20h

*Do your job

JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 20h

Why the advanced imaging?

Why another full physical within a 6-mo period?

FYI: doctors don’t calculate your “cardiovascular age”…

So your job and ask some questions.

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 22h

Good to know! Thanks.

JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 22h

I totally believe this, but how can we find evidence/a source for this claim?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 1d

Eek. $400M jet.

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! I initially had all of the 0’s written out and deleted 2 too many, it seems! Thanks.

From what I understand, it was gifted to the DoD & will go to his presidential library???

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 1d

Trump in 2017: "Qatar has been a funder of terrorism at a very high level."

April 2025: Trump Org announces a $5.5B deal to develop a luxury golf resort in Qatar.

July 2025: Qatar gifts the US a $4M jet.

Trump Oct 2025: We’re building a Qatari Air Force facility in the US.

a man in a suit and tie is standing in an office with the words `` not suspicious at all ... '' written on his face .

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, so embarrassing.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Every single Democrat in Congress should’ve already had a post up by now about the Trump admin approving a Qatari air base inside the US.

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Matthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · 2d

“A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination”
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 2d

“The Founders would never believe that it would ever come to pass that one state militia could be sent to another state for the purposes of political retribution”

THAT PART!

Thank you, Judge Perry.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

Last year's updated COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent severe outcomes including hospitalizations and deaths, according to data from a large study of U.S. military veterans.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...

www.reuters.com

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Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 2d

The Cubs strike again in the 1st with Ian Happ delivering the big swing for a 3-run homer off Freddy Peralta.

Happ with the bat drop watching it fly to the RF bleachers.

Wrigley Field is roaring

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Scott agrees: FREE LINK @scottdagostino.ca · 3d

“The girlfriend of one of the founders of Antifa”

Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood in INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

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JC R WHIT, Ph.D. @jc99whit.bsky.social · 2d

Another “girlfriend” of one of the founders of ANTIFA. My fave.

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down. n.pr/3KIfcSn

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

n.pr

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Liz Ahern 🌈🧜🏼‍♀️🇲🇽🍉 @austinmermaid.bsky.social · 3d

"Chicago isn't licking boots!

No hate no fear. Immigrants are welcome here. All power to the people.

No human is illegal.
No raids. No deportation. Down with the occupation!"

#HandsOffChicago #AbolishICE

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 3d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

The acting CDC Director has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health. Trump has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health.

Both are calling to make the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots, which makes absolutely no scientific or public health sense.

Acting CDC boss wants to break up MMR vaccine into three shots

Jim O’Neill joins President Donald Trump’s call for three distinct measles, mumps and rubella shots, claiming a separation would ‘reduce the risk of side effects’ and ‘maximize parental choice’

www.independent.co.uk

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