James Powell

Dad. Husband. Healthcare geek. Mountain biker.

[Marin County Sheriff @MarinSheriff]

** Pass it along **

Stay. At. Home.

Only travel for essential items from essential stores. Driving to our coast or to recreate in our county is NOT essential.

#savealife #flattenthecurve

[Jason Kander @JasonKander]

This somewhat prevalent “social distancing = weakness” take on #COVID19 reminds me of a story.

For three weeks in October 2002, a sniper terrorized the greater D.C. metro, murdering civilians who were guilty of nothing other than going about their lives:

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Here’s a useful summary of the current best thinking among public health experts on how we need to approach the fight against COVID-19 in the coming weeks. https://t.co/7cy71sKLVG

[James Powell @jamesp1]

This makes me really sad. Shawn was an inspiration to a lot of people, myself included. He will definitely be missed.

[Tom Spann @tomspann]

I already miss @ShawnELeavitt. He was an amazing friend, a loving husband to David, and a visionary who was the tip of the spear in using the motivation and power of employers to change #healthcare and #financialhealth in this country.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ

[Gabrielle Powell @gabbpowell]

Great discussions this morning

[Marin County Sheriff @MarinSheriff]

Sergeant Schneider will provide press update at approximately 5:45pm at same location as last press briefing.

[James Powell @jamesp1]

"Last year the FDA approved 36 connected health apps and devices." We live in exciting times. https://t.co/WubFDq9Nso via @TheEconomist

[Grand Rounds Health @grandroundsinc]

We are proud to announce that @EichstadtMD has been selected as one of @SFBusinessTimes #40under40 Class of 2017 https://t.co/ztL1spFz4Z

[Better Therapeutics @Better_Tx]

How did we combat the biggest hurdle facing #behaviorchange programs? We prioritized #engagement https://t.co/NpJYZsFLLF

[Better Therapeutics @Better_Tx]

Today is #NationalWearRedDay. Our team is showing our support and raising awareness for women's #hearthealth #GoRedForWomen #GoRedWearRed

[James Powell @jamesp1]

‘How can we help facilitate things so precision medicine will be available to everybody next year or in two years?’ https://t.co/QOc7tBqJ9Y

[James Powell @jamesp1]

Color Genomics raises $45 million to provide cheaper genetic tests that detect cancer risk https://t.co/ufbLQlr3GE via @techcrunch

[James Powell @jamesp1]

Worth a read: What Do the Presidential Candidates Know about Science? https://t.co/atyJzqy7wf #science

[James Powell @jamesp1]

Great read on the difference between raising kids (and girls in particular) to be "kind" vs. "nice" https://t.co/KEuNzDyjit

[Chattanooga Moms @chattanoogamoms]

On the difference between being "nice" and being "kind" and how it impacts girls' behavior in particular.
https://t.co/x9GZuGcYWK

[Color @Color]

“If we can have (genetic) information at our fingertips, wouldn’t we want it?”  - - Brian Frank #knowledgeispower https://t.co/RhRIBRs7M7

[James Powell @jamesp1]

“Knowledge is Power: Beverly Sons Shares Her Story on Her Battle with Cancer” by @Meg_Hughes https://t.co/QkmR9Kkjl9

[Color @Color]

Thrilled to join @WhiteHouse #TechInclusion pledge to create a diverse workforce. Already 50% women, but more to do! https://t.co/ZhSnvniBjR

[James Powell @jamesp1]

So happy to have @KatieS joining our team @ColorGenomics! https://t.co/oHJApQQ0XO

[Katie Jacobs Stanton @KatieS]

Thrilled to announce my new role as Chief Marketing Officer @ColorGenomics. https://t.co/4qGrRKk3LO #beatcancer

[Daniel Kraft, MD @daniel_kraft]

Humans vs Technology: what each excels at... When combined- amplifies healthcare. Dr Kyu Rhee @IBMWatsonHealth #xmed