Frank Dowling MD
@fgdowling.bsky.social
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Addiction & Psychiatric Medicine
Advocacy Equity LGBTQ+ Health Policy #IDissent #MedEd
#LGBTQ #TransEquality #PeerSupport
Addiction & Psychiatric Medicine
Advocacy Equity LGBTQ+ Health Policy #IDissent #MedEd
#LGBTQ #TransEquality #PeerSupport
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Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force Concerned by Agency Turnover
The continued turmoil reduces public trust and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, ensure safety standards, and safeguard medical research.
Full Statement:
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-agency-tu...
The continued turmoil reduces public trust and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, ensure safety standards, and safeguard medical research.
Full Statement:
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-agency-tu...
DFA’s FDA Task Force Concerned by Agency Turnover
DFA's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Task Force is deeply concerned about the recent exodus of several FDA leaders.
doctorsforamerica.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force Concerned by Agency Turnover
The continued turmoil reduces public trust and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, ensure safety standards, and safeguard medical research.
Full Statement:
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-agency-tu...
The continued turmoil reduces public trust and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, ensure safety standards, and safeguard medical research.
Full Statement:
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-agency-tu...
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Consumption of online health content can offer support, but can result in incorrect self-diagnoses and dismiss professional consultation. bit.ly/4lIsAEe
July 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Consumption of online health content can offer support, but can result in incorrect self-diagnoses and dismiss professional consultation. bit.ly/4lIsAEe
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In addition to discussing the valid concerns about the influence of social media on youth mental health, Social Media and Youth Mental Health explores the potentially positive role that social media can play in clinical applications. bit.ly/3UOWZ7i
July 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In addition to discussing the valid concerns about the influence of social media on youth mental health, Social Media and Youth Mental Health explores the potentially positive role that social media can play in clinical applications. bit.ly/3UOWZ7i
@governor.ny.gov
As a parent and physician, I urge you to sign #ShieldLaw2.0-lives families and careers at stake!
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/h...
As a parent and physician, I urge you to sign #ShieldLaw2.0-lives families and careers at stake!
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/h...
Justice Dept. Demands Patient Details From Trans Medicine Providers
www.nytimes.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
@governor.ny.gov
As a parent and physician, I urge you to sign #ShieldLaw2.0-lives families and careers at stake!
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/h...
As a parent and physician, I urge you to sign #ShieldLaw2.0-lives families and careers at stake!
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/h...
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Our op-ed is out on @medpagetoday.bsky.social "We Called Code Red On Medicaid Cuts" we explain how these cuts will hurt patients and what physicians and healthcare workers can do next. www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco... @gfriedman.bsky.social @haribuddy.bsky.social #SaveMedicaid #ThisBillKills
Opinion | It's 'Code Red' for Medicaid
It's too late to stop the 'Big Beautiful Bill' but it's not too late to continue the fight
www.medpagetoday.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Our op-ed is out on @medpagetoday.bsky.social "We Called Code Red On Medicaid Cuts" we explain how these cuts will hurt patients and what physicians and healthcare workers can do next. www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco... @gfriedman.bsky.social @haribuddy.bsky.social #SaveMedicaid #ThisBillKills
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The Long Island State Veterans Home broke ground on a new ADA-compliant courtyard where veterans and their families can connect, heal and enjoy time together.
“It’s not just fresh air. It’s joy, movement and connection.”
Learn more: bit.ly/46t0qHU
“It’s not just fresh air. It’s joy, movement and connection.”
Learn more: bit.ly/46t0qHU
July 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Long Island State Veterans Home broke ground on a new ADA-compliant courtyard where veterans and their families can connect, heal and enjoy time together.
“It’s not just fresh air. It’s joy, movement and connection.”
Learn more: bit.ly/46t0qHU
“It’s not just fresh air. It’s joy, movement and connection.”
Learn more: bit.ly/46t0qHU
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Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families.
In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early...
apnews.com/article/v...
In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early...
apnews.com/article/v...
Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families
In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran rampant in America.
apnews.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families.
In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early...
apnews.com/article/v...
In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early...
apnews.com/article/v...
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@queermarch.bsky.social
Queer Liberation March 2025, June 29, 2025, NYC, protesting against the rising tide of fascism, persecution of the Queer communities, and all Americans.
#QueerMarch
Queer Liberation March 2025, June 29, 2025, NYC, protesting against the rising tide of fascism, persecution of the Queer communities, and all Americans.
#QueerMarch
June 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@queermarch.bsky.social
Queer Liberation March 2025, June 29, 2025, NYC, protesting against the rising tide of fascism, persecution of the Queer communities, and all Americans.
#QueerMarch
Queer Liberation March 2025, June 29, 2025, NYC, protesting against the rising tide of fascism, persecution of the Queer communities, and all Americans.
#QueerMarch
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The 7th Annual Queer Liberation March is THIS coming Sunday, Pride 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Sunday!!
#community #joy
#Resist ✊🏽
#community #joy
#Resist ✊🏽
June 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The 7th Annual Queer Liberation March is THIS coming Sunday, Pride 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Sunday!!
#community #joy
#Resist ✊🏽
#community #joy
#Resist ✊🏽
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We condemn in the strongest possible terms the renewed inhumane immigration enforcement practices being carried out by ICE under the Trump Admin. These raids, detentions, and family separations are both morally reprehensible and public health catastrophes.
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-inhumane-...
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-inhumane-...
DFA Condemns Inhumane Immigration Enforcement
Doctors for America condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed inhumane immigration enforcement practices being carried out by ICE under the Trump Administration in 2025.
doctorsforamerica.org
June 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the renewed inhumane immigration enforcement practices being carried out by ICE under the Trump Admin. These raids, detentions, and family separations are both morally reprehensible and public health catastrophes.
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-inhumane-...
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-inhumane-...
Intended to use stand up paddle board today in #Greenport, but 20+ mph winds w gusts 35+ mph resulted in change of plans. Early light and sunrise #OrientPoint today. Only person there, my own private beach w lighthouse & Atlantic Ocean and LI Sound views.
#LightTherapy
#SelfCareAintSelfish
#LightTherapy
#SelfCareAintSelfish
June 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Intended to use stand up paddle board today in #Greenport, but 20+ mph winds w gusts 35+ mph resulted in change of plans. Early light and sunrise #OrientPoint today. Only person there, my own private beach w lighthouse & Atlantic Ocean and LI Sound views.
#LightTherapy
#SelfCareAintSelfish
#LightTherapy
#SelfCareAintSelfish
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Happy Pride, we will not be forgotten! We brought intersex visibility to WORLD PRIDE. Being out & proud as intersex isn't always easy. We can face misunderstanding & stigma—even in LGBTQIA+ spaces. But we also find community. We find resilience. We represent the beauty & diversity of intersex lives.
June 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Happy Pride, we will not be forgotten! We brought intersex visibility to WORLD PRIDE. Being out & proud as intersex isn't always easy. We can face misunderstanding & stigma—even in LGBTQIA+ spaces. But we also find community. We find resilience. We represent the beauty & diversity of intersex lives.
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Reposted by Frank Dowling MD
Learn how to effectively communicate with patients impacted by gun violence, improve standards of care, and address both the immediate and long-term health effects.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET
🔗 Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webi...
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET
🔗 Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Advocacy Grand Rounds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Advocacy Grand Rounds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
us02web.zoom.us
June 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Learn how to effectively communicate with patients impacted by gun violence, improve standards of care, and address both the immediate and long-term health effects.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET
🔗 Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webi...
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET
🔗 Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webi...
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1. In a major ruling, a federal court has ruled that Trump's executive orders banning funding to orgs that promote "gender ideology" is likely unconstitutional.
This will help protect or restore funding for LGBT centers who are plaintiffs.
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This will help protect or restore funding for LGBT centers who are plaintiffs.
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Federal Court Rules Trump "Gender Ideology" Funding Ban Likely Unconstitutional
The decision is limited to the plaintiffs, and could be used to further restore funding to transgender research and care.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
1. In a major ruling, a federal court has ruled that Trump's executive orders banning funding to orgs that promote "gender ideology" is likely unconstitutional.
This will help protect or restore funding for LGBT centers who are plaintiffs.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Order inside story.
This will help protect or restore funding for LGBT centers who are plaintiffs.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Order inside story.
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Enough is ENOUGH! Come out and help demand the NYT show some backbone and lose their bias, or back off.
June 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Enough is ENOUGH! Come out and help demand the NYT show some backbone and lose their bias, or back off.
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Fourteen Seawolves have received the 2025 @sunychancellor.bsky.social Award for Student Excellence, @sunyofficial.bsky.social's highest student honor.
This award celebrates excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, service, and more.
Learn more: gosbu.co/43rO7tG
This award celebrates excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, service, and more.
Learn more: gosbu.co/43rO7tG
June 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fourteen Seawolves have received the 2025 @sunychancellor.bsky.social Award for Student Excellence, @sunyofficial.bsky.social's highest student honor.
This award celebrates excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, service, and more.
Learn more: gosbu.co/43rO7tG
This award celebrates excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, service, and more.
Learn more: gosbu.co/43rO7tG
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Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data — including in outbreak states Texas & Colorado.
apnews.com/article/meas...
apnews.com/article/meas...
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data.
apnews.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data — including in outbreak states Texas & Colorado.
apnews.com/article/meas...
apnews.com/article/meas...
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Remembering Chevalière d'Éon for Pride. A transgender woman in the 1700s who was also a spy and who turned double agent, extorted an entire monarchy to get her gender marker changed, and lived her life as a woman in a time when such was thought impossible.
We have always been here.
We have always been here.
June 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Remembering Chevalière d'Éon for Pride. A transgender woman in the 1700s who was also a spy and who turned double agent, extorted an entire monarchy to get her gender marker changed, and lived her life as a woman in a time when such was thought impossible.
We have always been here.
We have always been here.
Sunset Heron Pointe yesterday. Nice that spring is finally here.
#LightTherapy
#LightTherapy
April 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Sunset Heron Pointe yesterday. Nice that spring is finally here.
#LightTherapy
#LightTherapy
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from tonight’s protest in Manhattan over NYU Langone’s choice to preemptively comply with Trump’s executive order impacting healthcare for trans youth under 19
February 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
from tonight’s protest in Manhattan over NYU Langone’s choice to preemptively comply with Trump’s executive order impacting healthcare for trans youth under 19
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Love seeing the protests at NYU Langone for complying with an illegal executive order from President Trump meant to intimidate hospitals from providing care to trans youth.
More to come?
More to come?
from tonight’s protest in Manhattan over NYU Langone’s choice to preemptively comply with Trump’s executive order impacting healthcare for trans youth under 19
February 4, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Love seeing the protests at NYU Langone for complying with an illegal executive order from President Trump meant to intimidate hospitals from providing care to trans youth.
More to come?
More to come?
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hey, hey look at me. the flowers are still going to bloom this spring. the sun will still rise in the morning. the ocean will still be brimming with life. the view can be the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. the birds will chirp and the wind will rustle the leaves. you have to live.
February 1, 2025 at 5:27 AM
hey, hey look at me. the flowers are still going to bloom this spring. the sun will still rise in the morning. the ocean will still be brimming with life. the view can be the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. the birds will chirp and the wind will rustle the leaves. you have to live.
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From 2000 to 2024, unionization efforts among attending physicians increased, driven primarily by concerns about working conditions, autonomy, and patient care quality.
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#MedSky
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#MedSky
February 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
From 2000 to 2024, unionization efforts among attending physicians increased, driven primarily by concerns about working conditions, autonomy, and patient care quality.
ja.ma/3PMBt0D
#MedSky
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#MedSky
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