Let's not normalize mass shootings.
Gun violence is preventable.
Gun violence is a public health problem.

Planned fight near North Carolina middle school erupts into shooting, killing 2 teens and wounding 5, police say | CNN Two teenagers were killed and five others were shot after a planned fight erupted into gunfire at a public park that borders a middle school, Winston-Salem police announced Monday.

Gun violence is a public health problem.
There are things we could be doing to prevent this violence. Will we ever actually talk about and implement solutions?
This is not ok. We are not ok.
www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/u...

How many pinocchios are in this clip? RFK Jr answers questions about vaping from Senator Moody during a Congressional Hearing on April 16, 2026.

Notated in yellow text by your friendly, illegally fired CDC staff and our allies.

#HHS #CDC #FDA #PublicHealth #Vaping

@delauro.house.gov thank you!

Representative DeLauro spoke truth to power for those CDC staff on administrative leave. We appreciate her documenting this situation & holding this admin accountable. She reinforced that those staff & programs put on administrative leave worked on key public health issues.
#PublicHealth #HHS #RFKJr

Org chart available at CDCDataProject.org

Org chart available at CDCDataProject.org

Org chart available at CDCDataProject.org

CDC is lacking leadership. ~80% of top roles are vacated (resigned or forced out). Staff say work is at a “standstill” as key public health decisions stall.
~2,400 CDC staff have left or been illegally fired under RFK Jr. Morale has collapsed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Eight children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, Louisiana police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.

Just in:

The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, Louisiana police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot. n.pr/4cyWFCu

cat on the edge of a toilet

This #Caturday we might be channeling RFK Jr.
#IYKYK

It’s official!!!!! It’s happened 🎉 Lynda Chapman aka Dolores Umbridge has been given the 👢
The not so great news is that she’s being replaced by a Walmart Exec. But that’s news for another day. 🐉 Tonight we celebrate ✨
#byefelicia✌️

Thoughts on CDC Director Nomination.
The dismantling of public health and science have hurt the American public. Now we need a CDC leader who is dedicated to improving public health, & committed to building trust with CDC staff, America’s public health professionals, & the American people.
3/3 🧵

We need the Senate to fully vet Dr. Schwartz to ensure she will stand firmly against unethical or illegal requests.
CDC staff find it hard to trust a nominee from this Admin, no matter how qualified, especially after the year & half of trauma & turmoil sustained by CDC staff.
2/3 🧵

NPHC Statement Nomination of Dr Schwartz as CDC Director The CDC’s world-class workforce—not political leadership—has always been the backbone of public health in this country. Given the past year’s firings and deeply concerning ethical failures, this appointment must mark a return to scientific integrity and independence in public health leadership.

Thoughts on CDC Director Nomination.
The nomination of Dr. Schwartz, who has medical & public health experience & training, provides a small glimmer of hope that CDC staff may actually get a leader grounded in science.
1/3 🧵

Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction

RFK Jr couldn't answer a question about CDC staff morale.
Article states, "According to CDC Data Project,... directors of 20 out of 25 CDC centers have resigned or been forced from their jobs since Kennedy became health secretary."
How do you think morale is with this level of turnover?

Clusters of Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type b Disease Among Adult This report describes two clusters of invasive of Haemophilus influenzae type b among adults with special risk factors in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), a vaccine preventable disease, is making a comeback. Hitting hardest among vulnerable adults facing housing instability, smoking, and substance use. 🏡 🚬

Progress isn't permanent. Let’s protect it.
Keep preventable diseases-prevented. 💉 💪

Yes! please!

At least we honest with our labels. 🤪

RUMOR! Rumor! Who doesn't like a good rumor?
Since Susan Monarez resigned as CDC Director, the administration has approached over 50 candidates about the CDC director job.
Rumor has it all 50 declined.
Not surprising.

Thanks for the shout out!

On Thursday, April 16, 206, President Donald Trump nominated Erica Schwartz to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/t...

Check your Xanax! There has been a recall of some Xanax.
www.usnews.com/news/health-...

Anyone have receipt(s) on RFK Jr's statement that "Trump is the most dedicated president to improving rural health"?
Anyone? Anyone?
- statement made during congressional hearing on April 16, 2026

Representative Panetta came in hot! We like to see this.
Called out lack of disease surveillance that RFK Jr has overseen.
Pointed out RFK Jr's contradictions on glyphosate.

- congressional hearing on April 16, 2026

Did RFK Jr say the US had more people die of covid because we shut down schools?? - During Congressional hearing on April 16, 2026

This is a blatant LIE! DAMN HIM!

RfK Jr says in a Congressional hearing on April 16, 2026:
Thanks to trump, the number of unaccompanied minors has dropped 97%. Maybe it has dropped because this administration putting them in detention camps?

Some of us tried to watch RFK Jr's Congressional hearing this morning. After about 10 seconds into junior talking, they had to stop.
Because RFK Jr has no 🤬 clue about hep B risks.

Rep Sanchez is came in hot with her questioning about measles and vaccines. Thank you Representative Sanchez. Bring more heat congress.

During RFK Jr Congressional Heating on April 16, 2026

RFK Jr still doesn’t seem to know that we didn’t use the food pyramid anymore.
appearing before a Congressional hearing on April 16, 2026

RFK Jr said 6 in 10 Medicare patients have chronic disease. Well DUH!
Someone want to tell him that’s because that population is aging and older? Therefore, statistically more likely to have chronic diseases.
RFK Jr appearing before a Congressional hearing on April 16, 2026

#RFKJr is in appearing before #Congressional hearing today. See schedule posted yesterday.
We are going to try to bring you witty banter as we listen and try to follow along. (try because RFK Jr doesn't know medicine or public health)
Here goes nothing.

Tentative Schedule
April 16
- House Ways and Means Committee
- House Appropriations Labor-HHS subcommittee
April 21
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Senate Appropriations Labor-HHS subcommittee
April 22
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
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