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Chris Friese, PhD, RN

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We have issued a late breaking update to this report based on US and WHO statements, at end of report. RFI and follow up: Russia reports anti-plague institute researcher died from pneumonia of unknown etiology, unrelated to lab work via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...
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BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
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ID Chief @ UMich @adamlauring.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan is HIRING! Please see attached postings for Clinical Assistant Professor and an Open Rank search in the Instructional (Tenure) track. The Division is growing, the people are fantastic, Ann Arbor is great. Check us out!
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Worrisome. www.axios.com/2026/10/04/r...
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Tough allergies here today, my goodness.
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year. www.today.com/health/cold-...
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It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work
Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I went to Bosch. Plenty of episodes at ~ 50 minutes. A modern LA show with a film noir nod. Wasn't it great to see Philly so nicely filmed?
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy #NegroniWeek to all who celebrate. Cheers.
Negroni cocktail
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
:( pets are so special. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP @ihpidirector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In a new paper in @jamanetworkopen.com, colleagues Vineeth Amba of Mt. Sinai, Sumit Agarwal & Renuka Tipirneni of U-M, and I examine the 'roller coaster' of health insurance access, work hours & income that many low- and middle-income American working adults are on: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Illustration of a roller coaster with tangled tracks and four people on it
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Very special moment to watch Tommy Carr pass for a TD with his family - including Coach Carr - in attendance. #GoBlue
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My seatmate Leo was a good boy, especially after feeding him Cheez-its (with his parent's permission).
White lab on planeWhite lab on plane
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In loving memory of Thomas Fitzpatrick, one of the funniest people I ever met. www.legacy.com/legacy/memor...
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In partnership with colleagues from @d3center.bsky.social, we are pleased to announce our second MAPCI workshop. MAPCI offers training in the design and testing of adaptive interventions for cancer control. Free thx to NCI, but space is limited. Click here to learn more & apply: www.mapci.space
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MAPCI - Comprehensive Methods for Adapting and Personalizing Cancer Control Interventions
MAPCI 2027 will take place April 6–9, 2027, in Ann Arbor. Applications are expected to open August 1, 2026.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Dunkel wishes everyone well
Dunkel in a travel crate
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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 03/08/2026
The deadline for the 1st Michigan Science and Technology Policy fellowship is Monday August 9th. Please circulate widely!
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Christina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
All this talk about the early, terrifying days of Covid .. and I couldn't help but look back at a project I worked on at the time. We memorialized the lives of people who ran into the burning building. Time well spent and worth a moment of yours: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Lost on the frontline: US healthcare workers who died fighting Covid-19
More than 3,500 Americans in the healthcare system have died fighting Covid-19. We count them and investigate why
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Sarah Kelly @sarahkelly.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
While we’re here, AP Style actually advises against using the word “battling” to describe managing or living with a disease or condition.
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Stacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Good reminder of how hard it is to access health insurance for people who are disabled by their conditions but in the waiting period for coverage for SSDI/Medicare. The mortality during the wait period for people with cancer (neoplasms) is nearly 40%. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/epdf/10....
Graphic shows the 24-month mortality rate for different conditions for people who are in the 2 year waiting period for obtaining social security disability insurance. Shows nearly 40% mortality for cancer, followed by about 15% digestive diseases, blood diseases, and HIV/AIDS. Lack of health insurance coverage during this period likely contributes to these higher rates of death.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Given food insecurity's on the rise w/ SNAP cuts, some tips from a food bank volunteer: 1. Cash is more helpful 2. Check best by dates & write them on top w/a sharpee. 3. Make sure products are intact. Avoid easily-crushed items. 4. Popular: canned fruit, shelf-stable proteins, milk, baby food.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ogerman's presence should not be overlooked. He's behind many of the most iconic charts over decades and genres.
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 22/07/2026
This is Rooster. He has his hammock, a giant fan, and no responsibilities. 12/10 living the dream (TT: clousehouse)
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Dunkel enjoying a sunbeam in air-conditioned comfort.
Schnauzer napping in a sunbeam
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#ASCOAdvocacy is calling on OMB to revise & delay a proposed rule that would undermine merit-review research, devastate public scientific conversations, & allow agencies to terminate grants mid-stream. Full statement: bit.ly/4wx30q8
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Kara Gavin @karagavin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I've known Dr Tipirneni since she was a clinical scholar, and can honestly say that she is incredibly deserving of this honor and opportunity! She and @chrisfriesern.bsky.social are the only @umich.edu faculty in the last 20 years to be picked for this fellowship - perhaps this will inspire more!
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
A freshly shorn Dunkel wishes a restful and reflective Independence Day weekend to all who celebrate. #schnauzer
Grey mini schnauzer with us flag bandana
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 01/07/2026
This is Porter. He's had a long day. Needs a pup cup on the rocks. And make it a double. 13/10 (TT: drunkengolden)
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
[this is a personal post]
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Judge Howell has blocked Dept. of Ed’s rule to cap graduate student borrowing. A temporary reprieve for aspiring graduate students. Our data show substantial debt held by current RNs in Michigan (pin). This rule would likely threaten the workforce & access to care. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
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Judge blocks new professional student loan restrictions
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new loan borrowing limits on graduate and professional students one week before they wer…
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Bonvivant in Berlin. Perhaps the least fussy Michelin we've ever been to. We went for brunch. A hoot! guide.michelin.com/us/en/berlin...
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Bonvivant – Berlin - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Bonvivant – a One Star: High quality cooking restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Germany. Free online booking on the MICHELIN Guide's official website. The MICHELIN inspectors’ point of view, inform...
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 18/06/2026
This is George. He just tried freshly grated pecorino romano for the first time. Will not be accepting anything less from here on out. 14/10 (IG: citygeorge)
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Wait. What?
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I'm thrilled to announce the promotion of over 300 faculty at the University of Michigan, which was approved by the Board of Regents today. Congratulations to each of you and #GoBlue! record.umich.edu/articles/reg...
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Regents approve faculty promotions | The University Record
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
ISR researchers are working with the Berlin Philharmonic to understand how high-performing teams work together, not just in music, but across organizations and disciplines. Building on a long-standing partnership, this work offers a fascinating look at how shared purpose shapes performance.
Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in Ann Arbor. Courtesy of UMS
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Dame Shirley had very few misses on covers. She also benefited from great orchestrations.
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This today and always! 💚💚💚
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Run, don't walk to this NPR tiny desk concert #Ragtime [personal post] www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQt...
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Ragtime: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” – W. Edwards Deming Among the many challenges facing US nurses, the Dept. of Education has proposed a $100k lifetime cap on grad nursing student loans—major implications for workforce. 🧵1/4 #HealthPolicy doi.org/10.1093/hasc...
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Nurses Carry Substantial Student Loans: Health Care Workforce Implications
Christopher R Friese, Lara Khadr, Deanna J Marriott, Barbara R Medvec, Marita G Titler; Nurses Carry Substantial Student Loans: Health Care Workforce Impli
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
New reporting on our latest study: capping graduate nursing student loans threatens access and quality of care. #healthpolicy www.michiganpublic.org/health/2026-...
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Proposed caps on loans for nursing students could threaten access to health care, study finds
A U of M study found that close to 30% of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses have student loan debt that could influence them to leave the profession.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
A 'Vicious Cycle': How Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Under Trump Team's Plan #HealthPolicy www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nurs...
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A 'Vicious Cycle': How Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Under Trump Team's Plan
Proposed rule may have 'chilling effect' on graduate nurse applicants, hurt overall RN pool
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
"Placing a monetary limit on graduate students' federal student loans would worsen the nation's nursing shortage..." Important context from current students and nursing school leaders in today's @detroitnews.com [personal post] www.detroitnews.com/story/news/e...
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Federal loan cap on grad students threatens to worsen nursing shortage
The U.S. nursing shortage would worsen under a plan to cap federal student loans, a move the Department of Education said would drop tuition rates.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Pleased to share my recent conversation with @umichnews.bsky.social #MichiganMinds podcast: how can we advance professional nursing in 2026 and beyond? news.umich.edu/student-loan...
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Student loan debt: When nurses cannot afford to advance
Christopher Friese, a University of Michigan professor of nursing and of health management and policy, is a national authority on health care quality, nursing work environments and workforce policy.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Time to repost this given today's announcement. #healthpolicysky
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
As the Department of Ed's final rule on retains caps on federal graduate loans, I've pinned the link to our original research on my profile. A substantial proportion of nurses carry loan limits over the cap, raising concerns for future advanced practice supply. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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ED Rejects Call to Expand Access to Higher Grad Loan Caps
Under the final rule, the agency is sticking with its plan to categorize 11 degree programs as professional, giving them access to the $200,000 limit.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
All of my students over the past decade can now remove hundreds of marked-up comments I have made on their papers.
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Dunkel is here for you Darth
Mini schnauzer looking up
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Dunkel would like you to join him in a rousing game of fetch.
schnauzer with glowing ball
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
As legislation to curtail the use of mandatory overtime for nurses makes it way through the Michigan legislature, a reminder how and why we got here [personal post]. #HealthPolicy
Michigan Nurses' Study: Frequent use of mandatory OT associated w/ 72% increased likelihood of leaving position in past two yearssummary of research methods
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
My colleague Dr. Kara Zivin has a new book out next month: Persevered: A Maternal Mental Health Memoir. www.ohioswallow.com/978080401264...
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Persevered
If you think you know what mental health during and after pregnancy looks like, Persevered: A Maternal Mental Health Memoir will make you reconsider. Dr. Kar...
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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
With all eyes on Indianapolis, another stellar Wolverine team notched a victory right here in Ann Arbor. Congrats to Dr. Chen and his colleagues on winning the STAT Madness competition for their pathbreaking work on AAA & triglycerides. #GoBlue
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