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Laronica Conway

@ronilynnwrites.bsky.social

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Book lover🔹Sensitive writer🔹Healthcare & lung cancer advocate🔹Connoisseur of Reese’s PB Cups🔹Born in Louisiana (Louisianagirl91 on TwitterX)🔹Living in Alabama🔹HBCU alumx2🔹#VoteBlue https://linktr.ee/laronicalynnconway https://ronilynnwrites.substack.com

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Nov 13

Pick a selfie from your gallery and turn it B&W! ☺️

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Mar 3

Chile…I kept hoping that midway through filming she would walk off set. But we got a whole movie. 😑 So, she didn’t realize any of what she until post-production? She knew how folks felt when she was given the role. So, we just ignored that? Lord help. 🥴😑

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · Mar 1

I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.

18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.

We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org

We're not done yet | 18F

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Mar 2

The folks in D.C. are bullies. They were the folks in jr. high who stuck their legs out to trip others. They laughed when someone fell and clapped when someone made a mistake. And now they give their undeserving friends top jobs and they run the country like a frat house. 😤

Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Feb 21

www.forbes.com/sites/monica...

Dress Black: BIPOC Designers Leading The Eco-Friendly Movement

Black designers are leading the movement towards sustainable fashion during the awards season, blending eco-friendly practices with luxury designs to redefine red carpet glamour.

www.forbes.com

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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · Feb 13

Your medical community has an impending battle to defend the standard of care in this country against this unqualified person who has been placed in an immensely powerful position over us.

#medsky #VaccinesSaveLives #FundMedicaid

Reuters @reuters.com · Feb 13

BREAKING: President Donald Trump's nominee for US Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secured enough votes from senators to be confirmed as the nation's top health official reut.rs/4hVqHRY

Trump health nominee Kennedy secures enough US Senate votes for confirmation

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has secured enough votes from U.S. senators to be confirmed as the nation's top health official.

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Rachel Thienprayoon, MD, MSCS @rthienprayoon.bsky.social · Feb 6

Lucas Johnson from On Being reflecting on the work of #hapc clinicians- and the importance of this community for us. He imagines that it can be isolating and lonely (it can be) and how thrilled we are to see each other (profoundly). I feel seen. #hapc2025 @aahpm.bsky.social

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Feb 6

Ok ok but where does one purchase bedding for this AND whose bedroom is large enough? Is this a “middle of the living room” appropriate? 🤭

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Feb 4

Hi #hpm family! I recently started a new job in the Center for Palliative & Supportive Care at UAB! Looking for some awesome HPM folks to follow & and learn from! I’ll be sure to follow #hapc25 this week! Thanks! 😊
@nickodomphd-rn.bsky.social

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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · Jan 8

This is a free course for any healthcare provider who would like an introduction to palliative care by the Center to Advance Palliative Care in NYC. www.capc.org/training/int...

Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals | Center to Advance Palliative Care

This course provides clinicians from all specialties and disciplines with an introduction to palliative care, how it is delivered, its impact on quality of life, and more.

www.capc.org

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Jan 23

😑 abcnews.go.com/amp/Business...

Netflix raises prices for all US plans. Here's what to know.

Price hikes helped send Netflix's stock price soaring.

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 24

And you shouldn’t! I don’t blame you one bit! Ugh! 😤

Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 24

Great post! My cousin Michelle (who’s lived with it for 25 yrs) finally decided to start a YT page to help explain to others what it’s like. And like you, she chose to use humor because why not? I so admire the way y’all approach MS! 💕 Look her up at MSchelleRx on YT and TikTok. Keep THRIVING! 🤗

Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 24

Oh wow. I hate to hear this. My cousin Tim has done REALLY well on Ocrevus. I just don’t understand how someone sitting at a desk can make such arbitrary decisions that can negatively affect someone’s life. 😒🤬

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 24

Do you know someone who has #multiplesclerosis? I have three first cousins on my dad’s side who have MS. Read more about my cousin Michelle, a clinical #pharmacist who has been THRIVING with MS for almost 25 years & started a YT page to help others with MS. #medsky
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Laronica Conway on LinkedIn: I don’t think many of you know this, but I come from a family that has…

I don’t think many of you know this, but I come from a family that has several members who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS. Three…

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 23

This is an incredible story! God bless Dr. Freeman. Sadly, she recently passed away at the age of 98, but the lives she touched (and saved) will never be forgotten. 💕 #medsky #blackmedsky
www.oprahdaily.com/life/a366731...

Physician Melissa Freeman, 95, Has Been on the Frontline of the Fight Against Addiction for Decades

"I’m not of a young age, but I still am able to open the doors of my practice and take in people."

www.oprahdaily.com

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Lori @laj33.bsky.social · Nov 23

There are only four HBCU medical schools in the country. Institutions like my alma mater, Meharry, are crucial in the fight for health equity in this country.

www.cbsnews.com/news/black-d...

Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors

African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.

www.cbsnews.com

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 18

I get it sis! 🥹 This is a REAL feeling! #medsky

Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · Dec 13

I cried at my annual checkup.

Having a Black woman physician is life changing. She intently listened to my concerns & immediately scheduled specialty appointments.

Other physicians have dismissed my worries & said to just lose weight.

It makes all the difference to feel cared for by your doctor.

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 17

🥴😂😂😂😂Got my brain all twisted in knots and such! 😖😬😆

Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 17

True. But my question is HOW young? 🥺

Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 17

Not trying to be funny or rude, but do you mind sharing a BIT more info becuz…….How?! I mean, BIOLOGICALLY I understand HOW, but……🤷🏾‍♀️😬

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 17

Shows back then seemed cheesy, but they really were entertaining! 🤣 Then again we really didn’t have much else to watch (or do)! 🤣🤣🤣

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 17

I absolutely LOVED this show! Can’t believe it was on for NINE YEARS?! It was this show and Alice! That was some good tv! #oldschooltv

dustinfitzharris @dustinfitzharris.bsky.social · Dec 16

49 years ago today, “One Day at a Time” premiered on CBS.

And they did make it! Developed by Norman Lear, the series ran for 9 seasons. @wolfiesmom.bsky.social

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Laronica Conway @ronilynnwrites.bsky.social · Dec 13

Wow! 😮🙌🏾

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Dec 13

25 million users on Bluesky now.

Twenty five million and twenty users, to be exact.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Dec 11

As of right now, Bluesky is only a little more than 100K users away from 25 MILLION!! The growth of this platform since Election Day has been absolutely INCREDIBLE!! 💙
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Dec 10

If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.

Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?

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