I have seen this so many times! Even when someone is diagnosed with cancer, others will try to find a way to blame them for their illness.

Excited to release my first health literacy infographic as @hollandhealthcoms.bsky.social! Please feel free to share and use this resource explaining medical claims.

#PatientEducation #HealthcareCommunications #HealthLiteracy #PlainLanguage

Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have cut off funding for half of the health centers that serve 400,000 Virginians, forcing some to close, which could mean up to 200,000 Virginians are suddenly without healthcare

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Followed these good folks on other socials in the early days of the pandemic. They were a major source for me when I was answering questions from my local community about COVID. @covid19disease.bsky.social is definitely worth a follow.

Know I’m posting a lot, but I’m infuriated. Advocacy should not be a dirty word. Helping patients get the care they need to survive should not be targeted. I’ve helped veterans get VA disability, children on Medicaid get wheelchairs, and pain meds for cancer patients. How is this a problem?

Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Kennedy’s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full chamber.

The US is abandoning its position as a world leader in healthcare and public health. Already hearing from international colleagues about the deletion of US health info. It doesn’t just hurt the US, it also hurts smaller countries that don’t have our resources. It will only get worse under RFK.

The Electoral College is a racist remnant of legal enslavement. Never forget that enslaved Black people were considered 3/5 of a person so the agrarian Southern states could hold more power. Its legacy is the disenfranchisement of urban Americans.

the potential impact on wider communities. SS & VA disability payments flow into local economies. The rural population skews older, so a lot of SS payments flow into small, rural businesses. If these programs are ended, it could have a devastating economic impact, especially for rural America. 2/2

Concerned today about people receiving Social Security & VA disability benefits. In my freelance advocacy, I work with people who receive one or both. If SS and VA disability are ended, or even late this month, a lot of folks will be in a bad financial situation. This doesn’t even touch 1/?

Heaven forbid that the government do anything to help citizens. With the oligarchs in control, I expect more government services being shut down so that corporations can make more money.

How is someone who has not been approved by Congress being allowed to take over entire sections of the US government?

Removing the US from WHO is going to be catastrophic, not just for the US but the world. Infectious diseases don’t recognize borders.

Another example of the cluster in DC.

Mason jar of home made spiced rum cordial

Despite not being a licensed pharmacist, I put my compounding classes to good use.

Two years ago, I started a batch of spiced rum cordial & forgot about it until recently. Pulled the spices out & added homemade ginger simple syrup. It is now divine.

Transferable skills!

I use the MMWR on regular basis. It provides information on what is making Americans sick and what is killing them. Without it, there’s no centralized publication that gives information on the TB outbreak in Kansas or how bird flu. Another example of the cluster that is Washington DC right now.

This is infuriating. It is nothing less than an attempt to completely disenfranchise Native American communities. It continues a horrific legacy of the US government trying to deny citizenship to Native Americans.

Thank you Canada for sending help despite Trump.

I know we all have disaster fatigue, but the reason why historic LA fires get so much coverage is because there are more people in greater LA county than in *most US states*

The suffering in East Tennessee has been unimaginable. Why is the governor holding up disaster relief funding to push his pet project?

Trump’s expansionist rhetoric is already causing trouble with historic US allies. Wondering what fresh hell is awaiting us for the next four years.

A veteran I’m working with has been approved for 70% VA disability. This is the 3rd veteran I have been honored to assist in gaining the benefits they deserve. All of them are at least at 70%. VA disability benefits are tax-free and each vet is receiving between $1,759 and $2,340 a month!

A lot of bots seem to be romance or sex scams.

I currently have a small enough following to check, and I’d say over half of my followers are bots at this point.

Yes, but Chattanooga is sending a drag queen Hormona Lisa to compete on the next season of @RuPaul’s Drag Race! Don’t give up on the entire state. There are a lot of us doing the best we can while surrounded by red.

@njbbari3.bsky.social Have you put together a Starter Pack? I am new here and found several great people to follow looking through your repost. Thanks!

Trying to get work done today and Miss Freya has issues with the lack of treats and scritches.

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Back in 2018, I was at a conference where many were excited about using smart phone functionality to improve patient care. When I pointed out just because somebody had a smart phone didn’t mean they knew how to use it, I was ignored. Tech alone doesn’t improve things. #DigitalDivide