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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 12/02/2026

So proud to attend Jews Against ICE demonstration sponsored by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and Bend the Arc with a group of congregants and our rabbis from Temple Micah DC. Great to meet @bradlander.bsky.social who joined demonstration at ICE HQ!

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 10/02/2026

Monks for peace walking into DC. Crossing Chain Bridge, walking along Canal Road, and up Arizona Ave NW. Accompanied by DC police on bikes.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 28/01/2026

Daughter of holocaust survivors. Completely agree. Different population. Same tactics. #neveragain

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 25/01/2026

As a child of Holocaust survivors, I never thought I’d post this quote about our country 💔

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 04/09/2025

Excited to share that our book “Quality Measurement in Healthcare” will be released next month! Thank you to my co-editors Jesse Pines and JaneThorpe at GW Public Health and to friends and colleagues who contributed chapters 📚 To pre-order: a.co/d/hq8JbzF

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 04/07/2025

Dark times for healthcare. Our patients deserve better TY @sanders.senate.gov for posting

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 26/06/2025

Thank you to our specialty societies for speaking up about the current non-evidence-based state of the ACIP #MedSky www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/american-college-of-physicians-alarmed-by-acip-committee-meeting-a-dangerous-path

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 25/06/2025

An inspiring Encoding Health Equity Summit today. With DDF support, we awarded $1M in grants to 8 specialty societies: encodingequity.org/event/specia... Special thanks to keynote Dr. Lisa Cooper and our advisory committee co-chair Dr. Joseph Wright AAP for their vision and guidance.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 28/04/2025

Dog timeline cleanse Luna coaxing her favorite raspberry bush to bloom 🐶

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 07/03/2025

In San Francisco for Women of Impact meeting and joined #StandforScience protest #sciencematters

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 02/03/2025

Reading this 2020 book by Sarah Ramey on recommendation from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social videos by Ann Patchett Striking how much her experience pre-Covid sounds like dismissal of Long Covid & related conditions now @patientled.bsky.social @susannahrfox.bsky.social @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 02/03/2025

Back now, but no idea why it was down. Not good.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 01/03/2025

Tinkie, our rescue Persian who was the kitten nanny at a cattery before she came to live with us and her rescue beagle sister 💕

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 17/02/2025

Tough times in DC, but new pandas at the national zoo are a good distraction

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 05/02/2025

Timely and beautiful poem by Adrienne Maree Brown. adriennemareebrown.net/2025/01/20/i... Thanks to my fellow Ndi Ikpe for sharing with me ❤️

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 27/01/2025

My father survived 18 months at #Auschwitz before the Death March to Mauthausen where he was liberated by US troops. Here is his Auschwitz ID card from @usholocaustmuseum.bsky.social and the photo with Auschwitz number #124053 on his arm. @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social #NeverAgain #HMD2025

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 14/01/2025

As part of the #EncodingEquity initiative, @cmssmed.bsky.social co-sponsoring webinar with @nationalacademies.org on groundbreaking report on race & ethnicity in research on 1/22/25 from 4-5 pm EST to unpack recommendations for specialty societies, journals, & researchers. tinyurl.com/y5uuyuzr

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 09/01/2025

The 2025 Call for Applications for the @nam.edu Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence in partnership with @cmssmed.bsky.social open until 3/3/25. The scholars program focuses on improving dx safety,quality & equity. We will select up to 11 scholars across medicine. More info: dxexscholars.nam.edu

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 06/01/2025

Love her and love dresses with pockets ❤️

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 03/01/2025

On the Warner Brothers studio tour today, they showed us where “The Pitt” was being filmed. Coming to Max soon and starring Noah Wyle from ER!!! #MedSky

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy new year, Megan 🎊 And no surrender!

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 23/12/2024

Yes! Off the grid after tomorrow evening. Happy holidays 💕

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 07/12/2024

Relaxing morning for this free bird (aka empty nester) Roasted almond coffee in one of my favorite mugs Thank you @ranaawdish.bsky.social

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 05/12/2024

Perfect combination of stimulating discussion and great food with super smart Health and Aging Policy fellows Priti Patel, Cliff Ko, Caroline Sloan, and Deborah Kaye. #MedSky

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 28/11/2024

Here is my mug and Tinkie ❤️ Grateful for the independence of the US Preventive Services Task Force that has survived 40 years. As a former AHRQ staff lead, the the task force (and the agency) will need our support. Happy thanksgiving to all 🍁

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 27/11/2024

Our dog adopted my son’s old beanbag years ago and loves it 🐶

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 24/11/2024

Beautiful photo, Joe! I’m grateful for family and friends, kids coming home for #Thanksgiving, and the committed CMSS leaders and staff who work to improve care for all ❤️ #Medsky #Bluesky

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 24/11/2024

My home office mates. Luna, rescue beagle mix and Tinkie, adopted Persian from a cattery where she was the nanny cat 🐶🐱 #adoptdontshop

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 21/11/2024

Extraordinary plenary by Drs Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry on their must read book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact at CMSS annual meeting with Darilyn Moyer ACP and Salandra Thomas IDSA @adairalandrymd.bsky.social @cmssmed.bsky.social a.co/d/8px9d1x

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 20/11/2024

Excited to announce new CMSS board of directors. Thrilled to have Dr. Patricia Turner, CEO of @amcollsurgeons.bsky.social as new CMSS President! @cmssmed.bsky.social

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 17/11/2024

Extraordinary new album by Jon Batiste! He reimagines classic Beethoven infused with blues. Truly brilliant ✨

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 16/11/2024

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 15/11/2024

Just what the doctor ordered (and needed) after this bonkers week. Thank you Char Bar DC 🙏

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 14/11/2024

A very boopable nose on Luna, our beagle-ish rescue

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 13/11/2024

Trying very hard to maintain my glass half full attitude these days 😩

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 11/11/2024

Every #VeteransDay, I honor the 11th Armored Division, 3rd USArmy who liberated my father at Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp 🙏 At liberation, my 20 year old father weighed 56 pounds.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 11/11/2024

Your coffee mug has become my emotional support mug this week

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 11/11/2024

As a child of Holocaust survivors, please follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social. Now more than ever.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 11/11/2024

Not a cat account, but happy to share pics of Tinkie, our Persian rescued from a cattery where she served as the nanny cat

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 08/11/2024

Welcome to the docs leaving the bad place! Sadly, engagement remains limited on MedThreads. Let’s go #MedSky! Please introduce yourself.

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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH @helenburstinmd.medsky.social · 04/09/2023

Remarkable book about the history of thalidomide, including the evildoers who barely tested it and pushed it to market and the courageous doctor at early FDA who tried to stop it.

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