Tomás Aragón (托马斯·阿拉贡)
@tomasaragon.bsky.social
Impact Fellow & Adjunct Faculty, UC Berkeley Public Health
Former State Health Officer & Director, California Dept Public Health.
Former Health Officer & Director, Pop Health Div, SF Dept Public Health
Blog: TEAMPublicHealth.substack.com
Former State Health Officer & Director, California Dept Public Health.
Former Health Officer & Director, Pop Health Div, SF Dept Public Health
Blog: TEAMPublicHealth.substack.com
The Public Health for All Californians Together (PHACT) Coalition supports public health in response to committee and policy changes at the federal level that raised concern about the scientific rigor and transparency of vaccine guidelines and access. @capublichealth.bsky.social
cpr3.ucsf.edu/phact
cpr3.ucsf.edu/phact
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Public Health for All Californians Together (PHACT) Coalition supports public health in response to committee and policy changes at the federal level that raised concern about the scientific rigor and transparency of vaccine guidelines and access. @capublichealth.bsky.social
cpr3.ucsf.edu/phact
cpr3.ucsf.edu/phact
Sharing slides from recent presentation!
"Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Strategic decision making under constraints (Values – Information – Time – Resources)" #TEAMPublicHealth #DecisionIntelligence4Health
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"Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Strategic decision making under constraints (Values – Information – Time – Resources)" #TEAMPublicHealth #DecisionIntelligence4Health
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October 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Sharing slides from recent presentation!
"Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Strategic decision making under constraints (Values – Information – Time – Resources)" #TEAMPublicHealth #DecisionIntelligence4Health
docs.google.com/presentation...
"Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Strategic decision making under constraints (Values – Information – Time – Resources)" #TEAMPublicHealth #DecisionIntelligence4Health
docs.google.com/presentation...
#CharacterMatters We have a crisis of moral character in the US. "Good character is the foundation of building trust. Good character is having steady and permanent dispositions to do what is right and to refrain from doing what is wrong." Virtue is the act of good character. Use downloadable image.
October 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#CharacterMatters We have a crisis of moral character in the US. "Good character is the foundation of building trust. Good character is having steady and permanent dispositions to do what is right and to refrain from doing what is wrong." Virtue is the act of good character. Use downloadable image.
Download table: "Listening with intention and purpose"! Courtesy of #TEAMPublicHealth
October 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Download table: "Listening with intention and purpose"! Courtesy of #TEAMPublicHealth
Exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work as *the* State Epidemiologist with the largest, most innovative state health department in the US. The "State Epi" reports directly to Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
September 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work as *the* State Epidemiologist with the largest, most innovative state health department in the US. The "State Epi" reports directly to Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
California Issues Respiratory Virus Immunization Guidance -
September 17, 2025 - With PDF summary tables
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
September 17, 2025 - With PDF summary tables
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
September 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
California Issues Respiratory Virus Immunization Guidance -
September 17, 2025 - With PDF summary tables
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
September 17, 2025 - With PDF summary tables
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
# 42 Rising in Health & Wellness on Substack!
Thanks for supporting #TEAMPublicHealth
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Thanks for supporting #TEAMPublicHealth
teampublichealth.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
# 42 Rising in Health & Wellness on Substack!
Thanks for supporting #TEAMPublicHealth
teampublichealth.substack.com
Thanks for supporting #TEAMPublicHealth
teampublichealth.substack.com
Join us at "Health Futures Unconference! -- Bold Ideas for Uncertain Times."
When: Sat, Sept 20 - 9am-5pm
Where: UC Berkeley School of Public Health
"This isn’t just another conference. It’s a lab for innovators and changemakers to create our health futures."
na.eventscloud.com/website/88783/
When: Sat, Sept 20 - 9am-5pm
Where: UC Berkeley School of Public Health
"This isn’t just another conference. It’s a lab for innovators and changemakers to create our health futures."
na.eventscloud.com/website/88783/
August 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Join us at "Health Futures Unconference! -- Bold Ideas for Uncertain Times."
When: Sat, Sept 20 - 9am-5pm
Where: UC Berkeley School of Public Health
"This isn’t just another conference. It’s a lab for innovators and changemakers to create our health futures."
na.eventscloud.com/website/88783/
When: Sat, Sept 20 - 9am-5pm
Where: UC Berkeley School of Public Health
"This isn’t just another conference. It’s a lab for innovators and changemakers to create our health futures."
na.eventscloud.com/website/88783/
Cheat sheet for Daniel Pink's "40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39A...
July 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Cheat sheet for Daniel Pink's "40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39A...
Updated with footnotes and resources!
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June 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Updated with footnotes and resources!
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teampublichealth.substack.com/p/public-hea...
From Canada! Better than any US guidelines:
"Canada has a new alcohol guidance that outlines a continuum of risk for alcohol-related harm. ... What are my health risks, costs and calories from drinking alcohol? What could I gain or save from drinking less?"
knowalcohol.ca
"Canada has a new alcohol guidance that outlines a continuum of risk for alcohol-related harm. ... What are my health risks, costs and calories from drinking alcohol? What could I gain or save from drinking less?"
knowalcohol.ca
May 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
From Canada! Better than any US guidelines:
"Canada has a new alcohol guidance that outlines a continuum of risk for alcohol-related harm. ... What are my health risks, costs and calories from drinking alcohol? What could I gain or save from drinking less?"
knowalcohol.ca
"Canada has a new alcohol guidance that outlines a continuum of risk for alcohol-related harm. ... What are my health risks, costs and calories from drinking alcohol? What could I gain or save from drinking less?"
knowalcohol.ca
HUGE thanks and gratitude to the California Department of Public Health (@capublichealth) for honoring me with the 2025 Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health!
Brandon Nunes, Christine Siador, me (retired), Dr. Erica Pan (State Health Officer), Dr. Rita Nguyen, and Susan Fanelli.
Brandon Nunes, Christine Siador, me (retired), Dr. Erica Pan (State Health Officer), Dr. Rita Nguyen, and Susan Fanelli.
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
HUGE thanks and gratitude to the California Department of Public Health (@capublichealth) for honoring me with the 2025 Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health!
Brandon Nunes, Christine Siador, me (retired), Dr. Erica Pan (State Health Officer), Dr. Rita Nguyen, and Susan Fanelli.
Brandon Nunes, Christine Siador, me (retired), Dr. Erica Pan (State Health Officer), Dr. Rita Nguyen, and Susan Fanelli.
Starting to heat up. Share this informative infographic I created for heat waves. There are many variables to consider. Stay safe!
April 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Starting to heat up. Share this informative infographic I created for heat waves. There are many variables to consider. Stay safe!
Dr. Sara Cody --- courageous leader with character and humility!
"County of Santa Clara Health Officer and national pioneer in COVID-19 response Dr. Sara Cody announces her retirement."
publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/news/news-re...
"County of Santa Clara Health Officer and national pioneer in COVID-19 response Dr. Sara Cody announces her retirement."
publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/news/news-re...
March 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Dr. Sara Cody --- courageous leader with character and humility!
"County of Santa Clara Health Officer and national pioneer in COVID-19 response Dr. Sara Cody announces her retirement."
publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/news/news-re...
"County of Santa Clara Health Officer and national pioneer in COVID-19 response Dr. Sara Cody announces her retirement."
publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/news/news-re...
A Decision is a Bet on the Future based on your Beliefs (part 1):
Just completed Annie Duke's live online course on decision-making
teampublichealth.substack.com/p/a-decision...
Just completed Annie Duke's live online course on decision-making
teampublichealth.substack.com/p/a-decision...
March 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A Decision is a Bet on the Future based on your Beliefs (part 1):
Just completed Annie Duke's live online course on decision-making
teampublichealth.substack.com/p/a-decision...
Just completed Annie Duke's live online course on decision-making
teampublichealth.substack.com/p/a-decision...
UCSF: 'Urban Wildfire Response and Recovery Webinar Series' Events
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calendar.ucsf.edu/search/event...
January 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
UCSF: 'Urban Wildfire Response and Recovery Webinar Series' Events
calendar.ucsf.edu/search/event...
calendar.ucsf.edu/search/event...
"Stoic Lessons From Jimmy Carter's Legacy - Ryan Holiday Speaks To The U.S. Naval Academy"
Jimmy Carter promoted civil rights, human rights, and renewal energy -- even though it damaged him politically. He pursued justice with courage, discipline, and wisdom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRYG...
Jimmy Carter promoted civil rights, human rights, and renewal energy -- even though it damaged him politically. He pursued justice with courage, discipline, and wisdom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRYG...
December 31, 2024 at 7:14 AM
"Stoic Lessons From Jimmy Carter's Legacy - Ryan Holiday Speaks To The U.S. Naval Academy"
Jimmy Carter promoted civil rights, human rights, and renewal energy -- even though it damaged him politically. He pursued justice with courage, discipline, and wisdom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRYG...
Jimmy Carter promoted civil rights, human rights, and renewal energy -- even though it damaged him politically. He pursued justice with courage, discipline, and wisdom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRYG...
December 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
"Calif. has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all Raw Farm, LLC raw milk and cream products due to possible bird flu contamination. Californians are strongly encouraged not to consume any raw milk or cream products in their possession or still on store shelves."
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
December 4, 2024 at 5:32 AM
"Calif. has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all Raw Farm, LLC raw milk and cream products due to possible bird flu contamination. Californians are strongly encouraged not to consume any raw milk or cream products in their possession or still on store shelves."
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
California is investing in evidence-based, primary prevention of behavioral health* challenges. Read news release and learn how to provide input.
*Includes mental health and exposures with potential for problematic use (eg, substances, gambling, digital media).
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
December 1, 2024 at 12:41 AM
California is investing in evidence-based, primary prevention of behavioral health* challenges. Read news release and learn how to provide input.
*Includes mental health and exposures with potential for problematic use (eg, substances, gambling, digital media).
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
CDPH Warns Against Drinking *Second* Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection --- Voluntary recall underway; Pasteurized milk is safe to drink (capublichealth.bsky.social)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
November 28, 2024 at 3:10 PM
CDPH Warns Against Drinking *Second* Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection --- Voluntary recall underway; Pasteurized milk is safe to drink (capublichealth.bsky.social)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
California Acts to Protect Public Health: CDPH Warns Against Drinking Single Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection; Secures Voluntary Recall (@capublichealth.bsky.social)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
November 24, 2024 at 11:11 PM
California Acts to Protect Public Health: CDPH Warns Against Drinking Single Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection; Secures Voluntary Recall (@capublichealth.bsky.social)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...