Paula Andalo
@andalo.bsky.social
Ethnic Media Editor with KFF Health News. Ex ETL/TWP, PAHO. Passions: infectious diseases, Latino health, movies, books, mythology. (Foto: CDC. 1961. Laboratory technicians conducting a plague study.)
La batalla contra los inmigrantes se aleja de la frontera y llega a los consulados...
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A inmigrantes con problemas de salud se les podría negar la visa para entrar al país, por nueva directiva del gobierno de Trump - KFF Health News
Los extranjeros que solicitan visas para vivir en Estados Unidos podrían ser rechazados si tienen ciertas afecciones médicas, como obesidad o diabetes, según una directiva emitida el jueves 6 de novie...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
La batalla contra los inmigrantes se aleja de la frontera y llega a los consulados...
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Inmigrantes, en medio de una batalla política por Medicaid
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La administración Trump investiga el gasto de estados demócratas en Medicaid para inmigrantes - KFF Health News
Estos estados brindan cobertura médica integral a inmigrantes pobres y con discapacidades que viven en el país sin estatus migratorio permanente.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Inmigrantes, en medio de una batalla política por Medicaid
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Another right at risk...
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Language Service Cutbacks Raise Fear of Medical Errors, Misdiagnoses, Deaths - KFF Health News
Federal cuts are hurting community organizations in California that provide language assistance services to people who speak limited English. Despite President Trump’s executive order declaring Englis...
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May 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Another right at risk...
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Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans not to accept "Normalization of Untruths".
May 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Fighting disinformation with real data.
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Checking the Facts on Medicaid Use by Latinos - KFF Health News
Republicans’ moves to scale back Medicaid are leading to more misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, circulating on social media platforms. The misconceptions include the myths that Lati...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Fighting disinformation with real data.
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If a continuing resolution doesn't pass in time, Democrats and Republicans will try to blame each other for shutting down the government.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration and Elon Musk have taken steps to unilaterally shut down parts of the government.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration and Elon Musk have taken steps to unilaterally shut down parts of the government.
March 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
If a continuing resolution doesn't pass in time, Democrats and Republicans will try to blame each other for shutting down the government.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration and Elon Musk have taken steps to unilaterally shut down parts of the government.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration and Elon Musk have taken steps to unilaterally shut down parts of the government.
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🦠 Avian Flu: The Next Pandemic Threat?
The latest episode of #ECDCOnAir features experts Alessandro Broglia @efsa-animals.bsky.social & Katriina Willgert (ECDC) discussing the escalating concerns surrounding #AvianInfluenza (H5N1).
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#AvianFlu #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth #H5N1
The latest episode of #ECDCOnAir features experts Alessandro Broglia @efsa-animals.bsky.social & Katriina Willgert (ECDC) discussing the escalating concerns surrounding #AvianInfluenza (H5N1).
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#AvianFlu #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth #H5N1
Episode 58 - Alessandro Broglia and Katriina Willgert - Avian Flu – The Next Pandemic Threat?
ECDC: On Air · Episode
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March 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🦠 Avian Flu: The Next Pandemic Threat?
The latest episode of #ECDCOnAir features experts Alessandro Broglia @efsa-animals.bsky.social & Katriina Willgert (ECDC) discussing the escalating concerns surrounding #AvianInfluenza (H5N1).
bit.ly/ECDConAir58
#AvianFlu #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth #H5N1
The latest episode of #ECDCOnAir features experts Alessandro Broglia @efsa-animals.bsky.social & Katriina Willgert (ECDC) discussing the escalating concerns surrounding #AvianInfluenza (H5N1).
bit.ly/ECDConAir58
#AvianFlu #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth #H5N1
Proud of the health workers.
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As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients Away - KFF Health News
California and Massachusetts are teaching immigrants their rights while Florida and Texas are collecting patients’ immigration status. As states offer differing guidelines for interacting with immigra...
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February 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Proud of the health workers.
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They are always there... helping people amidst the tragedy. Even when they are themselves victims.
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Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles' Health Care - KFF Health News
A primary care clinic burned, medical offices closed, and hospitals struggled with possible evacuations. The wildfires that have incinerated large swaths of Los Angeles County are stressing the region...
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January 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
They are always there... helping people amidst the tragedy. Even when they are themselves victims.
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Half of health center patients had #Medicaid and #Medicaid was the largest source of revenue (43%) for health centers in 2023. These data can shed light on implications of potentially deep cuts to Medicaid that could be debated in 2025. See updated CHC brief: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
January 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Half of health center patients had #Medicaid and #Medicaid was the largest source of revenue (43%) for health centers in 2023. These data can shed light on implications of potentially deep cuts to Medicaid that could be debated in 2025. See updated CHC brief: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Great actor.
Joe Biden awards Denzel Washington the Presidential Medal of Freedom
January 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Great actor.
Best candidate ever!
December 29, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Best candidate ever!
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Immigrants (and their children) are also an important part of the health care workforce in the U.S.
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December 27, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Immigrants (and their children) are also an important part of the health care workforce in the U.S.
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Beautiful Argentina Christmas Eve food! Happy Holidays, Bluesky friends!
December 25, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Beautiful Argentina Christmas Eve food! Happy Holidays, Bluesky friends!
Great article by KFF Health News Amy Maxmen.
💥 My 2024 Mile Marker: The inside scoop on how America lost control of the Bird Flu, opening the door for another pandemic.
"We're in a terrible situation" said @angierasmussen.bsky.social
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"We're in a terrible situation" said @angierasmussen.bsky.social
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How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic - KFF Health News
Exclusive reporting reveals how the United States lost track of a virus that could cause the next pandemic. Problems like the sluggish pace of federal action, a deference to industry, and neglect for ...
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December 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Great article by KFF Health News Amy Maxmen.
I am extremely concerned about the future of immunization...
i am convinced that these people are death worshippers who want to spread as much disease and sickness as possible (i also think this is all tied up in eugenic beliefs about the “survival of the fittest” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
I am extremely concerned about the future of immunization...
I like this concept. And agree 100%.
Healthcare is interchangeable with the right to life. Preventing a person from accessing the medical care they need is condemning them to indignity, disability and death. Recent events have left us with differing opinions. Let’s all just agree that healthcare is a human right. #HumanRightsDay
December 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM
I like this concept. And agree 100%.
Not fair...
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Federal Judge Halts Dreamers’ Brand-New Access to ACA Enrollment in 19 States - KFF Health News
A federal judge sided with 19 states seeking an injunction against a Biden administration rule allowing recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage a...
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December 10, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Not fair...
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What are you planning for the weekend... Wicked or Gladiator?
December 7, 2024 at 12:37 AM
What are you planning for the weekend... Wicked or Gladiator?
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Most Americans believe pharma (75%) and insurers (67%) deserve “a lot” of blame for high health care costs.
Fewer say hospitals (40%) and doctors (16%) deserve a lot of blame.
Fewer say hospitals (40%) and doctors (16%) deserve a lot of blame.
December 6, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Most Americans believe pharma (75%) and insurers (67%) deserve “a lot” of blame for high health care costs.
Fewer say hospitals (40%) and doctors (16%) deserve a lot of blame.
Fewer say hospitals (40%) and doctors (16%) deserve a lot of blame.
Again and again, Medicaid beneficiaries are on the edge of the cliff... Beneficiarios de Medicaid siempre al borde del abismo... #latinos #medicaid #cms
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9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding - KFF Health News
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed...
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December 5, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Again and again, Medicaid beneficiaries are on the edge of the cliff... Beneficiarios de Medicaid siempre al borde del abismo... #latinos #medicaid #cms
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Hey health reporters! I made a starter pack for journalists and bloggers covering health care policy. Please let me know who else belongs on this list!
(I do not belong on this list but can’t figure out how to take myself off 🫣)
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(I do not belong on this list but can’t figure out how to take myself off 🫣)
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November 17, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Hey health reporters! I made a starter pack for journalists and bloggers covering health care policy. Please let me know who else belongs on this list!
(I do not belong on this list but can’t figure out how to take myself off 🫣)
go.bsky.app/4BnB6v9
(I do not belong on this list but can’t figure out how to take myself off 🫣)
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Now is a great time to get flu & covid vaccines before holiday travel & parties lead to an uptick. Flu cases are rising. Covid deaths are down compared to other yrs *but still outnumber flu*.
Re-sharing my piece on why vax, masks & tests are the best defense.
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Re-sharing my piece on why vax, masks & tests are the best defense.
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‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe. - KFF Health News
Thousands of people are still dying of covid, but government has mostly handed over responsibility to the people to weather the seasonal surges with their own strategies.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Now is a great time to get flu & covid vaccines before holiday travel & parties lead to an uptick. Flu cases are rising. Covid deaths are down compared to other yrs *but still outnumber flu*.
Re-sharing my piece on why vax, masks & tests are the best defense.
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Re-sharing my piece on why vax, masks & tests are the best defense.
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And all could be without the intervention of the Congress...
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Trump Doesn’t Need Congress To Make Abortion Effectively Unavailable - KFF Health News
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail not to sign a nationwide abortion ban. But he wouldn’t need to do so to make abortion difficult, or illegal, writes KFF Health News’ chief Wash...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:04 PM
And all could be without the intervention of the Congress...
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Marty, best dog ever!
November 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Marty, best dog ever!