Tim Leshan
@timleshan.bsky.social
I'm a runner and public health advocate
This is a fascinating article. “The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory”
The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This is a fascinating article. “The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory”
This new recommendation on hepatitis B vaccinations is scary. Science should guide these recommendations, not ideology. I had to think of the potential consequences for newborn babies who are unknowly being put at risk for a horrible disease.
Breaking: After contentious debates and three failed attempts at a vote, a federal vaccine committee decided on Friday to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This new recommendation on hepatitis B vaccinations is scary. Science should guide these recommendations, not ideology. I had to think of the potential consequences for newborn babies who are unknowly being put at risk for a horrible disease.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
On #GivingTuesday Please consider a donation to ASPPH as we continue to advocate for public health during these challenging times.
This article in Forbes does a nice job of describing how @aspph.bsky.social has responded to the effort to narrow the definition of "professional degrees," which excludes public health degrees. We can't let this rule be finalized without including the MPH and DrPH. www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
What Is A “Professional Degree” And Why Does It Matter?
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Dept of Education proposes redefining "professional degrees" to exclude degrees in nursing, NP/PA, Public Health, PT/OT and more
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This article in Forbes does a nice job of describing how @aspph.bsky.social has responded to the effort to narrow the definition of "professional degrees," which excludes public health degrees. We can't let this rule be finalized without including the MPH and DrPH. www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
Reposted by Tim Leshan
December 1 is #WorldAIDSDay. Let’s reflect on the vital contributions of the DI workforce and other community partners engaging and caring for the #HIV community every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to #EndHIVepidemic in the U.S: www.hiv.gov/federal-resp... ❤️
#thisisdiseaseintervention
#thisisdiseaseintervention
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
December 1 is #WorldAIDSDay. Let’s reflect on the vital contributions of the DI workforce and other community partners engaging and caring for the #HIV community every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to #EndHIVepidemic in the U.S: www.hiv.gov/federal-resp... ❤️
#thisisdiseaseintervention
#thisisdiseaseintervention
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Internal memo at the FDA claims 10 deaths in children as a result of Covid vaccines — but does not include data
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Internal memo at the FDA claims 10 deaths in children as a result of Covid vaccines — but does not include data
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
Just awful to see the news that Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard soldiers shot in D.C., on Wednesday, has died. So sad for her family.
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Just awful to see the news that Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard soldiers shot in D.C., on Wednesday, has died. So sad for her family.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
My heart goes out to the two National Guardsmen who were shot in DC today. What an horr. My best to them and their families.
The National Guardsmen shot in D.C. were targeted by an attacker and are in critical condition, officials said in updates.
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Live updates: 2 National Guard members in critical condition after shooting in D.C. near White House
By 3 p.m., D.C. police said they had one suspect in custody.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My heart goes out to the two National Guardsmen who were shot in DC today. What an horr. My best to them and their families.
“U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare.” If we can do this, let's pass the Cure Hepatitis C Act (S. 1941), which would enable a negotiated price for drugs that would cure millions of Americans.
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare.” If we can do this, let's pass the Cure Hepatitis C Act (S. 1941), which would enable a negotiated price for drugs that would cure millions of Americans.
While I agree that we probably do need to retool the US scientific research infrastructure, this approach strikes me as one focused on financial gains, rather than advancing scientific knowledge. Tiny $100k grants aren't likely to produce major breakthroughs for human health.
Federal biotech commission calls for retooling of scientific research infrastructure
A federal commission is calling for significant changes to the way the U.S. government funds and assesses scientific research.
www.statnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While I agree that we probably do need to retool the US scientific research infrastructure, this approach strikes me as one focused on financial gains, rather than advancing scientific knowledge. Tiny $100k grants aren't likely to produce major breakthroughs for human health.
Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of moderating our @aspph.bsky.social Presents Webinar “Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape.” Our discussion focused on the current policy issues facing academic public health. Check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-2...
ASPPH Presents Webinar: Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape
YouTube video by ASPPH
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November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of moderating our @aspph.bsky.social Presents Webinar “Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape.” Our discussion focused on the current policy issues facing academic public health. Check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-2...
This is troubling especially because there is no evidence that vaccines cause autism.
The CDC claims, without evidence, that vaccines may cause autism. And, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani heads to the White House, where he will meet the president for the first time. n.pr/4iezZKa
CDC claims vaccines may cause autism. And, Trump and Mamdani to meet today
The CDC claims, without evidence, that vaccines may cause autism. And, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani heads to the White House, where he will meet the president for the first time.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This is troubling especially because there is no evidence that vaccines cause autism.
Dismantaling the Department of Education without a cogent to plan for how to address the many issues facing students and schools at all levels, will not be good for US education.
Exclusive: The Education Department plans to move multiple parts of the agency to other federal departments, an unprecedented effort to dismantle an agency created by Congress to ensure all Americans have equal access to educational opportunity.
Trump administration to announce dismantling of much of Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
wapo.st
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Dismantaling the Department of Education without a cogent to plan for how to address the many issues facing students and schools at all levels, will not be good for US education.
Join me for a timely ASPPH Presents webinar next Wednesday exploring how we can strengthen public health advocacy amid a rapidly evolving and increasingly fragmented landscape. Looking forward to an engaging discussion. Learn more and register on the event page here: aspph.org/event/advoca...
Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape
Join ASPPH for an essential federal update and advocacy discussion on public health priorities and collective impact.
aspph.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Join me for a timely ASPPH Presents webinar next Wednesday exploring how we can strengthen public health advocacy amid a rapidly evolving and increasingly fragmented landscape. Looking forward to an engaging discussion. Learn more and register on the event page here: aspph.org/event/advoca...
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🚨Dept. of Education proposes to exclude public health degrees from the “professional degree” category.
That means new public health experts could lose access to key higher ed resources, like loan limits & reimbursement.
A bold strategy to let infectious diseases win! 🦠
aspph.org/department-o...
That means new public health experts could lose access to key higher ed resources, like loan limits & reimbursement.
A bold strategy to let infectious diseases win! 🦠
aspph.org/department-o...
Department of Education Proposal Excludes Public Health Degrees from “Professional Degree” Definition
Discover the new results and implications of Dept of Ed consensus regarding professional degree programs and public health education.
aspph.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🚨Dept. of Education proposes to exclude public health degrees from the “professional degree” category.
That means new public health experts could lose access to key higher ed resources, like loan limits & reimbursement.
A bold strategy to let infectious diseases win! 🦠
aspph.org/department-o...
That means new public health experts could lose access to key higher ed resources, like loan limits & reimbursement.
A bold strategy to let infectious diseases win! 🦠
aspph.org/department-o...
I just saw a helpful video narrated by Might Fine @apha.org that explains what #PublicHealth is. Many people are unaware that public health operates at the population level, while medicine focuses on individuals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig2c...
What is Public Health? Episode 1 of "That's Public Health"
YouTube video by American Public Health Association
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I just saw a helpful video narrated by Might Fine @apha.org that explains what #PublicHealth is. Many people are unaware that public health operates at the population level, while medicine focuses on individuals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig2c...
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#BREAKING: House passes bill to end history-making shutdown, sending it to Trump
thehill.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
#BREAKING: House passes bill to end history-making shutdown, sending it to Trump
Glad the shutdown is ending, but it doesn't seem worth it.
BREAKING: The Senate voted to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President Trump’s desk.
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Glad the shutdown is ending, but it doesn't seem worth it.
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With the global population aging at an unprecedented pace, public health must evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities of a longer-lived society.
Learn more in ASPPH’s report, Healthy Longevity - aspph.org/our-work/ini...
Learn more in ASPPH’s report, Healthy Longevity - aspph.org/our-work/ini...
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
With the global population aging at an unprecedented pace, public health must evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities of a longer-lived society.
Learn more in ASPPH’s report, Healthy Longevity - aspph.org/our-work/ini...
Learn more in ASPPH’s report, Healthy Longevity - aspph.org/our-work/ini...
Public health defends its time-tested approach against the rise of MAHA : Shots - Health News
Public health defends its time-tested approach against the rise of MAHA
Public health leaders convene in Washington, D.C. this week to defend their vision for America's health, and look ahead for how to rebuild after the Trump administration's attacks on the system.
www.npr.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Public health defends its time-tested approach against the rise of MAHA : Shots - Health News
I just had the great privilange of seeing Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones give an amazing speach at #APHA’s final session. I can put into words how inspiring he was for all of us in #Publichealth.
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I just had the great privilange of seeing Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones give an amazing speach at #APHA’s final session. I can put into words how inspiring he was for all of us in #Publichealth.
Please join me and other public health policy experts on 11/19 for a lively discussion about the current state of public health policy. aspph.org/event/advocacy
Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape
Join ASPPH for an essential federal update and advocacy discussion on public health priorities and collective impact.
aspph.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Please join me and other public health policy experts on 11/19 for a lively discussion about the current state of public health policy. aspph.org/event/advocacy
@aspph.bsky.social had another impactful session at @apha.org about misinformation and disinformation with @kkjetelina.bsky.social and U Maryland Deans Boris Lushniak and Melinda Pettigrew at U Minasota.
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
@aspph.bsky.social had another impactful session at @apha.org about misinformation and disinformation with @kkjetelina.bsky.social and U Maryland Deans Boris Lushniak and Melinda Pettigrew at U Minasota.
Another big day @apha.org meeting. We kicked it off with out @aspph.bsky.social Healthy Longevity forum. Now I’m attening a exciting panel with women Public Health Influencers.
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Another big day @apha.org meeting. We kicked it off with out @aspph.bsky.social Healthy Longevity forum. Now I’m attening a exciting panel with women Public Health Influencers.