It’s #pm760 last class.I want to close with the words the late @dklinejones said our first class “I hope you leave this class a bit more optimistic if you’re cynical, and more cynical if you’re optimistic” The field of public health is grateful to have learned from you. Thank you
The pandemic will have devastating long term mental health impacts on the generation growing up during uncertain times. Tell your loved ones you love them, share resources, and always be a listening ear. #pm760
The U.S. surgeon general warned on Tuesday that young people are facing "devastating" mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the pandemic. https://t.co/ZLXK5YzIAN
“South Africa is being punished for having some of the world’s most advanced study of infectious disease,a legacy of its battle with H.I.V…& for being transparent about what it learns.” We must think analytically in policy, not off of stereotypes #pm760 https://t.co/UhJPOyaA8g
The corporations responsible for the opioid crisis must be held accountable! It’s important to understand who caused this epidemic. Compensate victims! #pm760
Breaking News: CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens helped perpetuate the opioid crisis, a jury found, the first time retailers were held accountable. https://t.co/NXc5OazCll
The US water infrastructure is aging, leaking, and contaminated! Lead pipes are still in service despite known negative health effects! Our water infrastructure requires immediate investment and regulation! #pm760
“We don’t know if we have people in our community bathing in lead water, drinking lead water, pouring the water in their plants, on their food — and they don’t know.”
📝: @_SandyWest
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Medicaid and Medicare do not support long term care.This is a public health crisis for our long living aging population that want to stay out of nursing homes to avoid higher COVID infection rates. Affordable and reliable at home care is necessary! #pm760
“If no one comes for three days, I don’t get a bath for three days,” a wheelchair-using 76-year-old said of her reliance on home care. “I don’t have anyone to fix meals, so I’m eating ramen noodles until someone gets there.” https://t.co/FPj9j88erF
Diversity and representation are the only way we will have health policy that truly helps all those in our communities. This is a heartwarming news event this week! #pm760
If the indications of innocence standard is removed, this is a start to police accountability and a step towards racial justice. Follow the SCOTUS arguments live today #pm760
Today #SCOTUS hears arguments in Thompson v. Clark, a case in which we submitted an amicus brief urging the Court to strike down the “indications-of-innocence” standard, which is a major roadblock to police accountability and racial justice. See link in bio for more.
Growing up in Massachusetts my whole life, I was in a bubble of what healthcare access is like across our massive country. Health policy that brings access to rural areas is critical. COVID brought these existing access problems to light #pm760
An isolated Alaska Native village largely succeeded in keeping out COVID-19 by shutting out outsiders. But as Alaska sees one of the nation’s sharpest upticks in infections, there are new risks for those who are hours away from hospitals. https://t.co/T7WvQNT2pQ
Climate change is a public health crisis! The consequences of climate change are far reaching and will deepen existing health disparities! Food insecurity negatively impacts development and health outcomes. #pm760
🌡️In a 2°C warmer world, an additional 189 million people would be hungry.
🌡️In a 4°C warmer world, that's 1.8 billion people.
Without urgent global action to address the #ClimateCrisis before 2030, we will be confronted with unprecedented levels of food insecurity. #UNGA76
It’s important to remember the life and impact of RBG in the fight for justice, equality, and public health. She was the blueprint of effective public health policy. We must remember and fight for her women’s rights legacy especially in Texas! #pm760
One year ago today, we lost the notorious Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a fierce advocate for women. Through all who she lifted up, her legacy and fearless spirit continue to live on.
In Idaho ICU beds are scare and going to those most likely to survive😥Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the US.92% of COVID hospital cases at St. Lukes are unvaccinated! It is imperative to get vaccinated to stop the spread of hospitalized COVID infection! #pm760
Idaho has expanded health care rationing statewide amid a surge in coronavirus patients. Scarce resources like ICU beds will go to patients most likely to survive. Other patients will receive less effective methods or, in dire cases, pain relief. https://t.co/oQHQhtiW6W
OK SORRY PLEASE DONT EXPLAIN IT TO ME BUT I DONT UNDERSTAND AT ALL HOW CRYPTOCURRENCY HAS A MASSIVE CARBON FOOTPRINT ISNT THE INTENRET JUST AIR AND MAGIC ARENT NUMBERS JUST SHAPES