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Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out!
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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Congress should restore and protect HIV funding | Opinion
Medical professionals Timothy Holtz and Teri Mills worked with AIDS patients in the 1990s, when treatments were few. With miracle drugs within reach, they write that they are aghast at funding cuts…
www.sun-sentinel.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out!
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
It is a good thing I am a historian with low blood pressure. www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_...
Trump administration considers removing Independence National Historical Park exhibits for depicting American history in a ‘negative light’
PHILADELPHIA — At Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, the Trump administration will soon decide whether to remove displays addressing the history of slavery.
www.gazettextra.com
July 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It is a good thing I am a historian with low blood pressure. www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_...
www.hrw.org/report/2025/...
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT
“You Feel Like Your Life is Over”
The 92-page report, “‘You Feel Like Your Life is Over’: Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,” documents that people detained at Krome North Service Proc...
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July 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT
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Nursing Home Staffing Regulations Meet the New Regime
Emily K. Abel
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June 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets.
The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets.
The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
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Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
June 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
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And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.
Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
June 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.
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It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo…
Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
June 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo…
Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
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This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look!
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
The ACIP Purge: Science vs. Ideology
Why firing the entire CDC vaccine committee marks a dangerous turning point for American public health
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June 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look!
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters
June 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters
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"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies
www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...
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As overdose deaths fall, Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
www.cbsnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies
www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...
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Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind.
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter
www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter
www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking
Americans’ trust in scientists is slightly higher than it was last year, but remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.pewresearch.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind.
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter
www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter
www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
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Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG?
Bhattacharya: a non answer.
#JayLies
Bhattacharya: a non answer.
#JayLies
June 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG?
Bhattacharya: a non answer.
#JayLies
Bhattacharya: a non answer.
#JayLies
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JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose.
Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies
Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose.
Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies
Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies
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BHATTACHARYA: In the long run what it does is allow you to spend more money and have more flexibility for new biomedical research projects
BALDWIN: That's funny math
BALDWIN: That's funny math
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea.
But how is that possible with such deep cuts?
#jaylies #truthmatters
But how is that possible with such deep cuts?
#jaylies #truthmatters
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea.
But how is that possible with such deep cuts?
#jaylies #truthmatters
But how is that possible with such deep cuts?
#jaylies #truthmatters
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#jaylies #truthmatters
Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#jaylies #truthmatters
Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
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Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters
June 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research.
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research.
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
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Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters
June 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪
Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
June 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪
Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM