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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Took a break…doing things and not just screaming into the void. If you are looking for something… it isn’t too late to donate to health care workers vs hunger! Pick your favorite org, donate, and upload to support your fav team! (Personally: You pick two!) hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Full resignation letter from Demetre C. Daskalakis, a CDC leader, does not hold back. "The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud."

My resignation letter from CDC.

Dear Dr. Houry,

I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide transition, if requested.

This decision has not come easily, as I deeply value the work that the CDC does in safeguarding public health and am proud of my contributions to that critical mission. However, after much contemplation and reflection on recent developments and perspectives brought to light by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., I find that the views he and his staff have shared challenge my ability to continue in my current role at the agency and in the service of the health of the American people. Enough is enough.

While I hold immense respect for the institution and my colleagues, I believe that it is imperative to align my professional responsibilities to my system of ethics and my understanding of the science of infectious disease, immunology, and my promise to serve the American people. This step is necessary to ensure that I can contribute effectively in a capacity that allows me to remain true to my principles.

The recent change in the adult and children’s immunization schedule threaten the lives of the youngest Americans and pregnant people. The data analyses that supported this decision have never been shared with CDC despite my respectful requests to HHS and other leadership. This lack of meaningful engagement was further compounded by a “frequently asked questions” document written to support the Secretary’s directive that was circulated by HHS without input from CDC subject matter experts and that cited studies that did not support the conclusions that were attributed to these authors. Having worked in local and national public health for years, I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people.

It is untenable to serve in an organization that is not afforded the opportunity to discuss decisions of scientific and public health importance released under the moniker of CDC. The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense. Having to retrofit analyses and policy actions to match inadequately thought-out announcements in poorly scripted videos or page long X posts should not be how organizations responsible for the health of people should function. Some examples include the announcement of the change in the COVID-19 recommendations for children and pregnant people, the firing of scientists from ACIP by X post and an op-ed rather than direct communication with these valuable experts, the announcement of new ACIP members by X before onboarding and vetting have completed, and the release of term of reference for an ACIP workgroup that ignored all feedback from career staff at CDC.

Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults. Their base should be the people they serve not a political voting bloc.

I have always been first to challenge scientific and public health dogma in my career and was excited by the opportunity to do so again. I was optimistic that there would be an opportunity to brief the Secretary about key topics such as measles, avian influenza, and the highly coordinated approach to the respiratory virus season. Such briefings would allow exchange of ideas and a shared path to support the vision of “Making America Healthy Again.” We are seven months into the new administration, and no CDC subject matter expert from my Center has ever briefed the Secretary. I am not sure who the Secretary is listening to, but it is quite certainly not to us. Unvetted and conflicted outside organizations seem to be the sources HHS use over the gold standard science of CDC and other reputable sources. At a hearing, Secretary Kennedy said that Americans should not take medical advice from him. To the contrary, an appropriately briefed and inquisitive Secretary should be a source of health information for the people he serves. As it stands now, I must agree with him, that he should not be considered a source of accurate information.

The intentional eroding of trust in low-risk vaccines favoring natural infection and unproven remedies will bring us to a pre-vaccine era where only the strong will survive and many if not all will suffer. I believe in nutrition and exercise. I believe in making our food supply healthier, and I also believe in using vaccines to prevent death and disability. Eugenics plays prominently in the rhetoric being generated and is derivative of a legacy that good medicine and science should continue to shun.

The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud. I am resigning because of the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words over decades created an environment where violence like this can occur. I reject his and his colleagues’ thoughts and prayers, and advise they direct those to people that they have not actively harmed.

For decades, I have been a trusted voice for the LGBTQ community when it comes to critical health topics. I must also cite the recklessness of the administration in their efforts to erase transgender populations, cease critical domestic and international HIV programming, and terminate key research to support equity as part of my decision.

Public health is not merely about the health of the individual, but it is about the health of the community, the nation, the world. The nation’s health security is at risk and is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration that I have been afforded during my time at the CDC. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals who are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across the nation even when under attack from within both physically and psychologically.

Thank you once again for the support and guidance I have received from you and previous CDC leadership throughout my tenure. I wish the CDC continued success in its vital mission and that HHS reverse its dangerous course to dismantle public health as a practice and as an institution. If they continue the current path, they risk our personal well-being and the security of the United States.

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Welp; today was not great news in the public health world. -new recs for covid vax very narrow -Dr. Susan Monarez fired (told to resign, refused, fired) reportedly because she held the line on vaccines -at least 4 center directors resign because of this It’s like a chain of very very bad dominos.

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Center for Bedside Medicine @bedsidemednu.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The Northwestern Center for Bedside Medicine is proud to host the First Annual Conference in Bedside Medicine in Chicago, Nov 14-15, 2025. Join international experts including Abraham Verghese & Andrew Elder to hone your bedside clinical & teaching skills. buff.ly/rilgaYS

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Yet another study (Danish) has found no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines & 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma & autoimmune diseases. In this study, they tracked 1 million kids over 21 years. 🧪🔗 en.ssi.dk/news/news/20...

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Large Danish Study: No link between vaccines and autism or 49 other health conditions

A new Danish study finds no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The findings reaffirm the safety o...

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Vaccine schedules. Never before have i felt the need to save archived copies or source from anywhere other than the acip. Feel like im living in a dystopian end of times novel.

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Wild thread. I actually love prescribing SSRIs. No one comes to me 2 months after i give them an antihypertensive and is like wow, I feel better! (Actually they’re more likely to complain of side effects and stop taking it). But with SSRIs, people feel loads better and go back to being themselves.

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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Some very good signs at the anti-Trump protest in Pittsburgh.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Tear-gassing farm workers. Trump’s America. 😕🇺🇸

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Unethical. Immoral. Shows advance compliance doomed to failure. We must stand up for our patients and ourselves! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/h...

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Justice Dept. Demands Patient Details From Trans Medicine Providers

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

The government making it more difficult for immigrants to access medical care, preschool, and more. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

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US health department widens immigrant benefit restrictions

The move is part of Trump's wide immigration crackdown.

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Claude Taylor @realclaudetaylor.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Billboards up now. Chip in if able. maddogpac.com/products/qui...

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Not only did RFK jr abolish the entire ACIP (group recommends what vaccines we should and can get in the US; = what is paid for by insurance) Not only did he replace it with anti vac anti science peeps Theyre going to re-vote on things approved last year, like the rsv vaccine

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Carrie McDonough @carrieamcdphd.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Trump is attacking the universities that have revitalized Pittsburgh. After the No Kings rallies on June 14, during Trump's military parade, come join us on the Mellon Institute steps to learn more and to fight back.

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Vigil for Academic Freedom and Scientific Excellence · Mobilize

Pittsburgh is a meds and eds town; our universities and hospitals help our cite thrive. As Trump's costly birthday parade makes its way through D.C., we will gather on the steps of the Mellon Institut...

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

You may not think the nih or cdc cuts affect you (they do). Weather forecasting affects us all. Gutting science and federal agencies is shortsighted and kills americans.

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Also call about the budget reconciliation - dont let them cut medicaid!!

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Want to comment on the planned restriction of covid vaccines? Aka no vaccines for kids or adults without a qualifying condition. New trials Required. Comment by the 23rd here: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

and this means insurance won't pay for them. so good luck getting vaccinated.

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Masshole57✌🏼 @masshole55.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Do you get it now? 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I have so many kid pts who have a mouthful of cavities and it turns out they drink bottled water. They may brush all the time but without fluoride, their teeth are taking a hit. I give them fluoride to make up for what they are missing!

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JohnnyMangu @johnnybarbu.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

#SenatorMurphy gives Homeland Security secretary and dog-exterminator Kristi #Noem an absolute spanking of epic proportions..

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Raw milk…. Shudder. Not that we cab investigate those outbreaks anymore with half of CDC RIFed and the grants your local and state health departments depend on terminated. Ill make sure to send a vomit stained thank you to doge

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/05/2025

1/ For ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for public service, we reported on five pregnant women who died after not receiving timely medical care in states with strict abortion bans. These are their stories 🧵

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The House of Pod @kavehmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Welp, time to start making homemade boosters in the garage, like the old days.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25/04/2025

Trump's cuts to the CDC’s lead poisoning prevention program leave young kids at risk. In Wisconsin, CDC aid was denied because the experts were laid off. Schools remain closed, and lead exposures continue. Reps. Baldwin & Moore penned a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy—will he listen?

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Baldwin, Moore urge federal government to assist with MPS lead remediation

The Milwaukee Health Department requested CDC assistance to prevent students from further lead exposure. The CDC denied this request last week.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25/04/2025

Friends, a bit of good news! 🎉 (We take it whenever we can!) The Trump admin reversed their decision to cut funding for the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a landmark study that’s essential in advancing our understanding of women’s health. 🙌

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In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25/04/2025

Our Racist-in-Chief signed an EO calling for the dismantling of the Civil Rights Act. Congress may be passive but we are not. The showdown will be in the streets. If you haven't, sign up with a local action group or national effort like Indivisible or 50501. Tyrants must be overthrown.

A 17-year-old civil rights demonstrator, defying an anti-parade ordinance of Birmingham, Ala., was attacked by a police dog on May 3, 1963. On May 4, 1963, during a meeting at the White House with members of a political group, President Kennedy discussed this photo, which had appeared on the front page of that day's New York Times. The image helped turn the tide of public opinion in favor of the civil rights activists.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 23/04/2025

Gov. DeWine just signed SB1, a law ending “DEI” in Ohio public higher ed. Now that it’s law, U of Toledo just killed the following BA programs: • Africana Studies • Asian Studies • Disability Studies • Middle East Studies • Philosophy • Religious Studies • Women's/Gender Studies And… • Spanish

Welp... Ohio.
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TOLEDO
CONTACT SUBMIT A STORY
In compliance with S81, UToledo is suspending admissions beginning with the 2025-26 academic year to the following undergraduate programs:
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Africana Studios
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Asian Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Disability Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Middle East Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy
• Bochelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studios
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women's and Gender Studios
Al these programs remain available as minors for stud
In compliance with SB1, UToledo is suspending admissions beginning with the 2025-26 academic year to the following undergraduate programs:
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Africana Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Asian Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Disability Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Middle East Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women's and Gender

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PGHS - Pittsburgh Healthcare Workers, Scientists, & Scholars @pgh-health-science.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Chancellor and Provost of #Pitt responded to our letter yesterday (full response below), and this morning we spoke with the Provost. It was a productive conversation and we look forward to continuing to work together. We are aligned on this: A university is a community, a university is its people.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 23/04/2025

Here is a list of critical federal health programs for families that they want to cut. Without these programs families will have fewer resources to care for loved ones, young and old. Those on the edge will fall into poverty. Call your reps.

Programs for Children and Families Eliminated

ACF

Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demo

ACF

Head Start

ACF

Preschool Development Grant

ACF

Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness

ACL

ACL

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance

ACL

Lifespan Respite Care

ACL

Long-term Care Ombudsman

ACL

Preventive Health Services

ACL

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (Investigate group home abuse)

ACL

State Councils on Developmental Disabilities

CDC

Adolescent and School Health

CDC

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

CDC

Asthma

CDC

Childhood Lead Poisoning

CDC

Firearm Injury & Mortality Prevention Research

CDC

Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology

CDC

Oral Health

CDC

Reproductive Health

CDC

Smoking and Health

CDC

Youth Violence Prevention

CMS

Medicaid and CHIP Budget of $129.6 million? Is this a joke?

GDM

Children's Interagency Coordination Council

GDM

Discretionary Sexual Risk Avoidance Programs

GDM

Still Birth Taskforce

GDM

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

HRSA

EMS for Children

HRSA

Family Planning

HRSA

Healthy Start

HRSA

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening

IHS

Preventive Health

OASH

Office of Population Affairs

SAMSHA

Childhood Mental Health

SAMSHA

Children and Family Programs

SAMSHA

Consumer and Family Network Grants

SAMSHA

Health Transitions Infant and Early

SAMSHA

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

SAMSHA

SAMSHA

Interagency Task Force on Trauma Informed Care

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI)

SAMSHA

STOP Act Pregnant and Postpartum Women

SAMSHA

Youth Prevention and Recovery Initiative

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Kim Novak - The Reading Rx @cfpharmd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Happy World Book Day to all my fellow readers and writers! #BookSky 💙📚

Happy World Book Day! In the universe of books, every reader becomes a traveler, exploring realms of knowledge, imagination, and emotion.

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🧵🧪”Paying taxes can feel like money lost. In truth, it is money shared. When we fund the NIH, we are betting on ourselves and on one another. We are saying that every American life is worth saving, whether that life sits next door or across the country.”

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Glad to see my undergrad here but my medschool is not. Do better (yes im still at least somewhat anon so i am not calling them out directly) www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...

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A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U

A Call for Constructive Engagement

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Really interesting; #3 re MDI being worse for the environment over DPI is new to me. As #medpeds with the flovent debacle of 2024 i spend a lot of time telling insurance why MDI are better for kids under 12 who have worse outcomes with DPI. Will be nice to consider the flip side for my adults.

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Craig Sicknick @jan6risingvoice.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

If anyone is able to do so, attend one of today's anti-Trump rallies. Unless there is a huge turnout, MAGA doesn't care. Make sure they notice.

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Prescription to read @rx-to-read.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Headed to my local #50501 rally today since i was working during the last one. Looking forward to it! See if there is one in your area!

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