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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 6d

Just emailed! Thanks so much :)

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Drishti Pillai, PhD, MPH @drishp.bsky.social · 6d

H.R.1 ends health coverage eligibility for many lawfully present immigrants. It doesn't change health coverage options for undocumented immigrants who are already ineligible for federally funded health coverage under longstanding policy. More on this @kff.org : www.kff.org/quick-take/r...

Rolling Back the Big Beautiful Bill’s Health Care Provisions Would Not Provide Health Care to Undocumented Immigrants

Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federally funded health coverage. The GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill didn’t change that. Overturning the health care provisions in the law won’t either.

www.kff.org

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for this! Excellent, clear messaging.

One note, the bit about FCEP isn’t quite right; happy to discuss in DMs if you are interested!

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 16d

this tracks

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 20d

As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company.

No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 25d

Before and after: enormous zucchini edition

Rachel Fabi in a kitchen wearing a Las Vegas Aces tank top and holding a 4 pound zucchini

Two trays of muffins on a counter next to a bouquet of sunflowers and a bowl of zucchini noodles and white beans in a white sauce

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 25d

It’s the tin can knits harvest cardigan!

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks!!!

Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 26d

The best kind of handcraft!

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks so much 🥰

Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you!!! Big day over here haha

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · 26d

Pleased to announce, after a nine month gestation period, the arrival of my first “knitting during zoom meetings” cardigan

A blue long-sleeved hand-knit cardigan with a wooden shawl pin closure hangs on a hanger in front of a white door

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Aug 19

After literal YEARS of trying, I finally managed to write a bioethics-themed crossword! Available now in @science.org:
www.sciencenews.org/article/cold...

(thanks to @norahsharpe.bsky.social and @bewilderingly.bsky.social for excellent editing!)

Cold Cuts Crossword

Solve our latest interactive crossword. We'll publish science-themed crosswords and math puzzles on alternating months.

www.sciencenews.org

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · Aug 9

"First do not harm" is not a suggestion it is a core feature of the job. If you can't check your biases at the door when you provide healthcare, find another job. Calling ICE on a patient is some disgusting behavior.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Patient seeking care at NIH hospital detained by ICE

NIH officials called immigration authorities after scrutinizing the patient’s identification presented to security at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Aug 8

Headed to NYC for Lollapuzzoola — will this be the year I finally remember how to solve on paper?? TIME WILL TELL

(…the odds are not good tho)

@lollapuzzoola.bsky.social

A New Yorker crossword puzzle on a clipboard sits on a train tray table with a view of greenery outside the train window. I’m holding a pencil in my right hand above the puzzle.

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Mark Kuczewski, PhD @bioethxmark.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you Dr. @alyssaburgart.com for the opportunity to talk about immigrant patients & medicine on the hottest Substack in #bioethics. We discuss what it means to be in the healing professions in our current toxic climate, check it out! #immigration www.poppiesandpropofol.com/p/sanctuary-...

Sanctuary Doctoring with Mark Kuczewski

Healthcare has a choice: comply with fear or stand up for patients.

www.poppiesandpropofol.com

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STAT @statnews.com · Jul 30

#Breaking: Trump administration blocks NIH from awarding any research grants and contracts
www.statnews.com/2025/07/29/t...

Trump administration blocks NIH from awarding any research grants and contracts

The order applies to the entirety of new and, possibly, ongoing research grant dollars that go to universities and academic medical centers.

www.statnews.com

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 28

New paper out in Milbank Quarterly on State Public Coverage of Pregnant Undocumented Immigrants and Prenatal Insurance Uptake: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...

@milbankfund.bsky.social
@meghanbellerose.bsky.social
@laurawherryr.bsky.social
@maria-steenland.bsky.social

The Milbank Quarterly

Original Research

State Public Coverage of Pregnant Undocumented Immigrants and Prenatal Insurance Uptake

MEGHAN BELLEROSE, LINQING ZHENG, ARIELLE DESIR, RACHEL E. FABI, LAURA R. WHERRY, MARIA W. STEENLAND

Policy Points

- Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia offer public insurance to pregnant undocumented immigrants who are income eligible for Medicaid.
- We found that residing in a state with public coverage of pregnant undocumented immigrants was associated with increased prenatal Medicaid coverage among immigrants and was not associated with corresponding reductions in private or other insurance coverage.
- Offering state public insurance to pregnant undocumented immigrants could increase immigrants’ access to insurance coverage and recommended care during pregnancy.

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 21

Went mountain biking for the first time today and let me just say, you are never too old to slam into a tree or tip over into a deep rut (it was awesome and I will be doing it again) 🚵‍♀️

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is, and please forgive my use of technical jargon here, deeply fucked.

I’m sure I’ll have more intelligent things to say about this at some point but right now that’s all I can manage.

www.statnews.com/2025/07/17/i...

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE

ICE officials will be given access to 79 million Medicaid recipients' personal data, including home addresses, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the U.S., according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.

www.statnews.com

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 15

If you're interested in trying out cryptic crosswords, consider checking out this free (!!) set of puzzles from the folks at Cryptic Crossweird, including one by me 🤓

www.patreon.com/posts/new-ye...

@crossweirdtv.bsky.social

new year, new cryptic outlet | Cryptic Crossweird

www.patreon.com

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 15

Here’s a park I walked in this morning, in case you (like me) needed to see something beautiful today

A small stream lined by tall rushes winds through a vibrant green field, with some bushes and trees in the foreground and background. There’s not a cloud in the sky.

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 11

I don't typically read comics but I've read Die -- it's so beautiful and compelling!

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Jul 10

Motion to broadcast the average grade of the road wherever the peloton is right under where they show the average speed 🚴🚴🚴💨

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