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Tim Leshan

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I'm a runner and public health advocate

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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We had an excellent conversation today about how Voting is Public Health.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is a very scary analysis of the CDC.
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The New York Times on Instagram: "The CDC has lost nearly a third of its staff in the past year, with big turnover in leadership and entire teams effectively shut down. Interviews with current and for...
1,808 likes, 75 comments - nytimes on September 26, 2026: "The CDC has lost nearly a third of its staff in the past year, with big turnover in leadership and entire teams effectively shut down. Interv...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/09/2026
Thousands of supporters gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the evening of Sept. 18, following the vote to close the center for at least two years for repairs. Read more: wapo.st/4rhwDug
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Submit a nomination for the 2027 ASPPH Excellence Awards! These awards recognize individuals and teams whose dedication, leadership, and contributions are advancing the field and strengthening the communities we serve. Due 10/9. Self-nominations are also welcome: aspph.org/membership/a...
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Episode 7 of the ASPPH IDEA Exchange Podcast - The Future is Public Health: Learning, Leadership & Global Impact. This episode offers an encouraging message: there is no single path into public health, and you don’t need to have your entire career figured out before you start. youtu.be/a1ArwT0FZhw
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Episode 7 - The Future is Public Health: Learning, Leadership & Global Impact (Allie Murphy)
YouTube video by ASPPH
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Glad to see these vaccines approved by the FDA. They will save lives and suffering.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Comments on OMB research rule mysteriously removed from federal website www.statnews.com/2026/08/25/r... via @statnews.com
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Comments on OMB research rule mysteriously removed from federal website
Some comments on a proposed OMB research rule have been mysteriously removed from a public-facing government webpage.
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
SOPHAS applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are open! Visit sophas.aspph.org to apply to over 120+ public health graduate schools and programs through one centralized application.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/08/2026
President Trump is expected to tap Heidi Overton, a top aide at the White House’s Domestic Policy Council, to serve as the next commissioner of the FDA. She would replace Marty Makary, who resigned in May after months of turmoil at the agency.
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Trump expected to pick White House aide to lead FDA
Heidi Overton works on the White House's Domestic Policy Council. She would replace Marty Makary, who resigned in May after months of turmoil at the agency.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
More news on the vaccine EO, which makes no sense given that there aren't separate shots for the MMR vaccine.
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Trump’s vaccine order comes with political risks
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare  The Big Story  Vaccine policies are a political risk that Trump’s sticking with President Trump on Monday abrupt…
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Dr. Harris is a true treasure in the field of public health.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This new Executive Order on vaccines is not based on sound science and will like cause a lot more illness.
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Cassidy blasts vaccine order, saying Trump has no ‘expertise to make these changes’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) blasted an executive order President Trump signed Monday that splits the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot across three separate visits.   “I’m a doctor. This executiv…
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Another tough interview with an administration official about vaccines.
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NIH head quarrels with CBS host over loss in public trust on health issues
Jay Bhattacharya's interview ended up similar in tone to the one with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week on CNN.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Good news. FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, the first to use the technology www.statnews.com/2026/08/05/f... via @statnews.com
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FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, the first to use the technology
The FDA has approved Moderna’s influenza vaccine, the first licensed flu shot made using messenger RNA technology.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Senate Moves Ahead on CR to Avert a Shutdown www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
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Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent” Serious public health consequences. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/s...
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Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We’ve wrapped up a fantastic week in California for the 2026 ASPPH Leadership Retreat. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! Wishing everyone safe travels home.
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Deborah Beete, Senior Lecturer and Program Director at UNC at Charlotte Public Health Programs, shares how her interest in the social side of medicine led her to public health. She was drawn to the field because it equips people to help themselves. #WeAreAcademicPublicHealth
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Work alongside governmental public health professionals on projects that strengthen public health systems while developing your leadership and data science skills. * Virtual placements for Fall 2026 * $3,000 stipend *Mentorship * Meaningful projects that support community health
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Scientist Warn OMB Rule Could Upend How Science is Funded.
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Researchers worry a Trump rule could end U.S. scientific dominance
Research organizations warn a proposed rule for federal grants would upend the medical and technological advances that set U.S. science apart.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
CDC stopped monitoring parasite now causing explosive diarrhea across the country
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CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country
MAHA.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great to be back to running after foot survey. Very wet today.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Happy 4th of July and 250th anniversary!
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Has the MAHA Movement Given Up? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/m...
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Has the MAHA Movement Given Up?
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Proposed CDC science office could tighten political control at agency www.statnews.com/2026/06/25/c... via @statnews.com
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Proposed CDC science office could tighten political control at agency
Under President Trump, political leaders are exerting more control across federal health agencies.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Today, @aspph.bsky.social held an event with the public health program at USU "Responding to the Next Public Health Emergency: A Scenario-Based Bipartisan Dialogue." This was an excelent panel with diverse perspectives. We'll have it on YouTube. It is well worth watching.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This is a big day for the case ASPPH is a part of to prevent the implementation of the Dept of Ed's RISE rule on Professional Degrees. Judge Beryl Howell will hear a portion for a preliminay injunction in DC District Court.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/u...
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Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Why 41 percent of Americans say they identify with the MAHA movement. A KFF poll also found that health care affordability is more important to adherents than food and vaccine safety, issues. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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Why 41 percent of Americans say they identify with the MAHA movement
A KFF poll also found that health care affordability is more important to adherents than food and vaccine safety, issues pushed by health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Securing NIH awards is getting more competitive — and confusing @statnews.com
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Securing NIH awards is getting more competitive — and confusing
The likelihood of snagging NIH grants has plunged to historic lows, forcing academic researchers to resort to a variety of tactics to try to obtain funding
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Excellent editorial. “Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.”
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Opinion | Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Sub 2 hours is amazing!
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Sabastian Sawe runs first sub-2-hour marathon race, shatters world record in London
Kenyan Sabastian Sawe broke the 2-hour barrier in the marathon.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The @nytimes.com does a good job outlining the impact of the Dept. of Ed professional degree rule on student loans. This will only contribute to the concerns prospective students are feeling about grad school. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/u...
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What the New Loan Caps Will Mean for Grad Students This Fall
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
There's still time to apply for the ASPPH/CDC Tribal Health Department Fellowship Program. Train directly with Tribal health leaders, grow your network, and make an impact in Tribal public health. Applications Due April 30: aspph.org/what-we-do/p...
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This is a great interview. “SCOTUSblog author Sarah Isgur talks about her new book, 'The Last Branch Standing'” www.npr.org/2026/04/14/n...
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SCOTUSblog author Sarah Isgur talks about her new book, 'The Last Branch Standing'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with SCOTUSblog editor and author Sarah Isgur about "The Last Branch Standing," her new book on the Supreme Court.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Is anyone else freaking out about what the President is threatening to do to Iran? The people of Iran do not deserve this, and in the end this won't be good for the U.S. Hoping someone gives him an off ramp.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
We are seeking a new Director of Communications @aspph.bsky.social. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading academic public health association. We are looking for a creative, strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, a strong writer and editor, and a collaborative team player.
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) hiring Director of Communications in Washington, DC | LinkedIn
Posted 12:00:00 AM. The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is a 501(c)(3) membership…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Why wouldn't you want great U.s. based scientist to work with international partners to develop the most impactful result?
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NIH restrictions on foreign research partnerships significantly impacted 1 in 4 U.S. scientists
In a survey of NIH-funded scientists, 25% said their research had been impacted a great deal or a fair amount by a move away from foreign subawards.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
"No executive order, emergency or otherwise, would be required to access those funds, which were enacted into law last summer, but Mr. Trump appeared eager to claim credit for releasing them."
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Trump Says He Will Order T.S.A. Agents Paid as Funding Deal Stalls
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Not sure how this works with no appropriations.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Takeaways From The Times’s Inside Look at the C.D.C.
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Takeaways From The Times’s Inside Look at the C.D.C.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Wonderful Love Letter to Public Health.
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Words for Health – My Life’s Work and Vision for the Future of Public Health - Love Letter to Public Health #12
An epidemiologist reflects upon what public health means to her after more than 40 years working all over the world.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 21/03/2026
Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
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It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Attending a timely session at the @aspph.bsky.social Annual Meeting "Bridging Policy and Practice: From Curriculum to Community Impact." Excited to see how our members are training students to become advocates for public health.
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
It took a year to pull this session with MAHA leaders and Academic Public Health leaders together. Greatful to for partnering with us. @whyshoulditrustyou.bsky.social
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Honored to lead Deans and Directors of public health on the @aspph.bsky.social Hill Day! #PublicHealth
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) @aspph.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship application closes today! Submit your information before the deadline: aspph.org/our-work/pra...
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
FDA OKs narrower use for drug touted for autism www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Good for NYC!
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NYC Health Department Launches $1 Million Media Campaign, “Ask Questions, Get Answers, Vaccinate” - NYC Health
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Tim Leshan @timleshan.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Food assistance programs do not promote obesity in children.
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Food assistance programs do not promote obesity in children - WashU Public Health
Strengthening nutrition standards in food assistance programs such as school meals may support healthy weight, according to a new study from WashU's School of Public Health and Brown School.
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