Brooks Ballard

I work in public health communications in Austin, TX. (Personal account - thoughts and opinions are my own).

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Trump’s dirty election night trick doesn’t work if you know it’s coming. Let me explain.

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

With spring right around the corner, it’s a great time to take action towards your goals. But, if we're all about work all of the time, we can lose connection to our well-being. This season, let's inspire the global CATCH community and beyond to take action while also prioritizing health in mind, heart, and body.❤️ Share a post in your classroom, at home, or in your community emphasizing how you “do” health and tag us #CATCHJourney!

[Bone00afide.bsky.social 🇮🇱 @bone00afide]

Fact: 9 out of 10 children under 15 years of age that are killed in gun-related violence are killed in the US.

We should be envied, not pitied. We should be leaders, not laughing stocks. We need to be better.

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

Our hearts are with you, Uvalde. Your community, your family, each and every person. For those wishing to help the families in Uvalde, that were affected by this tragedy, GoFundMe has established a hub where you can donate to verified fundraisers: https://t.co/rTPPcAbmmO

[Duncan Van Dusen @dvandusen]

Partnering w @HumbleISD to bring full @CATCHhealth PE, Health & SEL lineup to all 40 K-8 schools, helping 31,500 students be healthy & well! @TexAHPERD @Physedmanrising @dr_kkjetelina @UTexasSPH @kniper1 @momamiatx @PeteSilvius @jessy_orlando @CoachGore_PE https://t.co/UkkfL52bn3

[Arnold Schwarzenegger @Schwarzenegger]

I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

Here’s something to put a smile on your face: Thanks to the generous support of @DeltaDentalins the new CATCH Healthy Smiles oral health program is available at NO COST to schools in the US! Read the announcement here: https://t.co/UjgEWGUH8X #HealthierTexasSummit

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

Wow! @utsphaustin has a #TokyoOlympics bronze medalist, MPH epidemiology student @ItsGabrielleT! Congrats on a great run! @UTHealthHouston @UTexasSPH

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

Exciting news! @CATCHhealth integrates #SEL into our #WholeChild lineup w/acquisition of @EduMotionSEL’s innovative SEL Journeys™ program and hiring of EduMotion founder Margot Toppen, a leader within the SEL community. Read the announcement: https://t.co/hHnCICNacA

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

We're #hiring a Digital Media Specialist to join our comms team at @CATCHhealth! Looking for experience in graphic/web design and video production. Bonus points if you're in #Austin, but not a requirement by any means. #jobs #nonprofit https://t.co/tqGKjRNMbo

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

We have added such an awesome lineup of talented folks to our board this past year. Excited for all of the great work on the horizon!

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

We’re excited to announce 3 new @CATCHhealth board members, as we expand our #WholeChild program lineup to include #OralHealth: Kevin Ryan of @DDFGivesBack, Stefani Dawkins of Wells Fargo Bank, & Nicholas Saccaro of @QuestFoodMgt. Welcome aboard! https://t.co/Ev46sQ8Y8k

[Truth Initiative @truthinitiative]

Today is @CATCHhealth’s #TakeDownTobaccoMS. For young people looking to quit, This is Quitting, a free and anonymous text messaging program from Truth Initiative can help. Text DITCHVAPE to 88709. #BeVapeFree https://t.co/52V86m4gNn

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

Heads up Mississippi! 👉 Join us for the “CLEARING THE AIR” #BeVapeFree Virtual Field Trip on April 1st for #TakeDownTobacco National Day of Action! Register here to be a part of the vaping prevention movement: https://t.co/x3zK41dn8b #TakeDownTobaccoMS

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Trump gave the order.

#NeverForget

[CATCH Global Foundation @CATCHhealth]

CATCH Family, here's a chance for a FREE copy of the newly released Amazon #BestSeller from our CEO @dvandusen! #HealthEd #PhysEd #publichealth

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

I’m SO proud of all of the work we’ve done at @CATCHhealth to help schools and communities respond to #COVID19 with quality #healthEd and #PhysEd resources. Please consider donating today for #GivingTuesday to help us reach more kids: https://t.co/aNgwWc2D1n

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

We need #healthed more than ever in schools, and the new book from @dvandusen, CEO of @CATCHhealth, makes that case passionately and persuasively. eBook is on sale for 99c this week, so pick it up, read it, implement its wisdom, and share it! https://t.co/RyjwUpB0XG

[Van Jones @VanJones68]

Today is a good day.
It’s easier to be a parent this morning.
Character MATTERS.
Being a good person MATTERS.
This is a big deal.

It’s easy to do it the cheap way and get away with stuff — but it comes back around.

Today is a good day.

#PresidentBiden
#VotersDecided

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

If you're interested in working at an amazing organization that is making an impact on the #health of Texans, @ItsTimeTX is #hiring a VP of Strategy! Experience w/health policy, equity, environment, and/or systems encouraged to apply: https://t.co/BJA3BpPCdd

[Brooks Ballard @brooksballard]

@ChaunceyGardner @AddictionsPMC @imaracingmom @deannahoelscher @txlegeobesity @PublicHealth @CDCgov It was negligent at best and nefarious at worst; the reality is probably somewhere in the middle. You are strongly defending some super shady marketing practices, though. If half of Juul’s social followers were underage, what exactly does that say about their marketing?