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M. Elle Saine, MD, PhD, MA
@elllebele.bsky.social
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ID fellow & Pharmacoepidemiology Post-doc.
Copello Health Advocacy Fellow.
Epidemiologist & anthropologist using mixed-methods to study stigma, HIV, viral hepatitis, & addiction medicine.
📍Philly
Views are my own & do not reflect my employer.
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Fantastic commentary in the Philadelphia Citizen by physician & candidate for the US House of Representatives (Philadelphia 3rd congressional district) Dr. Dave Oxman!! thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commen...
Guest Commentary: Is a National Health Plan Good Politics?
A local politician lays out the reasons why it might be the right time to reconsider a national healthcare plan
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November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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@drsforamerica.bsky.social Dr Woodie Kessel speaking on the importance of vaccines, public health and science. So proud to be a part of this organization, and to continue to stand on the side of science.
#Medsky
sanders.senate.gov Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Sep 18
We are witnessing a full blown war on science, public health & truth itself.

Let me be clear: Vaccines have prevented more than 1.1 million deaths, 500 million cases of illness & 32 million hospitalizations.

That's a lot of moms and dads who don't have to bury their children.
September 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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“Patients need to know that vaccine recommendations and public health decisions are guided by science, not politics.”
September 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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It’s #ShotWave time! I got my updated COVID vaccine & my second hep A vaccine today. That’s $0.60 cents that @drs_meena will donate to @unicef to help children around the world get their vaccines. Make sure you tag your own vaccine bandaid pics to spread the #shotwave!
September 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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⚠️HAPPENING TONIGHT⚠️

A candid discussion with two former FDA insiders who bring both high-level policy insight and on-the-ground perspective.

There is still time to register for the 8pm session!

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August 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Today’s announcement from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., proposing limits on access to COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults, is deeply alarming.

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Kennedy’s War on Doctors and Evidence-Based Medicine
Today’s announcement from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., proposing limits on access to COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults, is deeply alarmi...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
elllebele.bsky.social
It has been an absolute honor to be a Copello Fellow this past year and to learn alongside of these amazing advocates!
drsforamerica.bsky.social Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · Aug 18
Last week, our Copello Fellows—past and present—came together to celebrate the graduating cohort and their powerful Capstone projects. A testament to the impact of healthcare advocates in action. #PatientsOverPolitics

View presentations here:
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August 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
elllebele.bsky.social
I was incredibly honored to receive the Penn ID Divisions Citizenship Award. It was made even more incredible to receive it alongside Dr. Florence Momplaisir, who has been a personal inspirations to me as a physician-scientist & advocate.
June 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
elllebele.bsky.social
Secretary Kennedy has unilaterally gutted the transparent & evidence based panel that makes vaccine recommendations. As doctors, we rely on ACIP recommendations to guide patient care. He repeatedly undercuts trust & spreads misinformation & lies. He has no place in leadership or public health.
drsforamerica.bsky.social Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · Jun 10
DFA Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky

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DFA Condemns RFK Jr.'s Gutting of ACIP
Doctors for America condemns Secretary Kennedy’s removal of all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP).
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June 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Thank you @by-cjewett.bsky.social @nytimes.com for chatting with me about this piece and my concerns that the priorities outlined by our national regulator read like PhRMA's own FDA playbook 👇 in calling for speedier reviews & less evidentiary rigor. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/h... #MedSky
June 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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This has profound implications for the practice of medicine. We need the guidance of the ACIP in order to advise our patients and importantly, get vaccines paid for. This is a unilateral decision-no public or expert input. If you belong to a medical association, like the AMA, demand they speak out.
drsforamerica.bsky.social Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · Jun 10
DFA Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky

doctorsforamerica.org/sr-rfkjr-acip/
DFA Condemns RFK Jr.'s Gutting of ACIP
Doctors for America condemns Secretary Kennedy’s removal of all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP).
doctorsforamerica.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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drsforamerica.bsky.social
Vaccines have never been under more pressure.

Join us on April 23rd for a comprehensive understanding of the current vaccine landscape.

(CME credits available for members)

April 23 @ 8:00 pm–9:00 pm ET

Register here:
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April 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Medicaid helps children develop into healthy adults and helps adults stay healthy. And it’s an overwhelmingly popular program.

#MedicaidMatters #HandsOffMedicaid #ProtectOurCare

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April 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Every hour that Kennedy remains Secretary puts lives at risk. We stand with our patients, and Congress must as well.
drsforamerica.bsky.social Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · Apr 15
Doctors for America Calls for the Resignation or Removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unfit to serve as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and must be removed. The health of our nation depends on it.

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Statement - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Unfit to Serve as HHS Secretary
STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America Calls for the Resignation or Removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. DFA General -
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April 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Proud to be part of a group of physicians that put our patients above politics.
drsforamerica.bsky.social Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · Apr 15
Doctors for America Calls for the Resignation or Removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unfit to serve as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and must be removed. The health of our nation depends on it.

doctorsforamerica.org/statement-re...
Statement - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Unfit to Serve as HHS Secretary
STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America Calls for the Resignation or Removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. DFA General -
doctorsforamerica.org
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Watch the full #CareTalk public health episode with @elllebele.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social!
Public Health In America Under Attack? #CareTalk
YouTube video by Laura Packard
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April 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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America is going to lose the future generation of scientists who would be finding future cures for diseases and medical conditions.
@elllebele.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social explains on #CareTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8o...
Losing Future Scientists Puts Public Health At Risk
YouTube video by Health Care Voices
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April 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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1/4 of the employees at the Department of Health & Human Services - GONE. Medicare, Medicaid, the FDA, the CDC, this will affect every part of American public health and make us all sicker.
@elllebele.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social explains on #CareTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8o...
MASSIVE HHS Employee Cuts Are Seriously Affecting Public Health
YouTube video by Health Care Voices
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April 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The Department of Health & Human Services is gutting their staff. With about a quarter of the department missing, we don't even know yet the short term and long term effects for Americans.
Watch #CareTalk w/ @elllebele.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social: youtube.com/live/AD8oAB2...
The FUTURE Of Healthcare In America Looks BLEAK Without Enough Staff
The Department of Health & Human Services is gutting their staff. With about a quarter of the department missing, we don't even know yet the short term and long term effects for Americans. HHS is responsible for running Medicare, Medicaid, the Centers for Disease Control, the Food & Drug Administration and much more. These staff help you get access to health care, make sure our food and drugs are safe to consume, track and fight diseases and much more. Watch the #CareTalk public health episode with Dr. Elle Saine, @DrsForAmerica: https://youtube.com/live/AD8oAB2AqSI #healthcare #healthinsurance #publichealth
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April 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Thank you so much for having me, @laurapackard.com!!!!
laurapackard.com Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · Mar 31
NIH workforce slashed. Scientific research on hold. Epidemics spreading. On #CareTalk LIVE @elllebele.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social discusses & your health ins questions answered w/ me @healthcarevoices.org Diane @socialsecurityworks.org @louisenorris.bsky.social
Public Health Under Attack? #CareTalk
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March 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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“This is impacting all research. Cancer research. Vaccine research.
Biomedical research looking for cures for chronic diseases. Global health research seeking to prevent pandemics & get HIV meds to people around the world.”

Capitol switch board to call your legislators: 202-224-3121
elllebele.bsky.social M. Elle Saine, MD, PhD, MA @elllebele.bsky.social · Mar 12
Funding cuts don’t only hurt the researchers who spent their lives dedicated to science. They hurt everyone, especially patients who rely on the lifesaving therapies developed by this research.
March 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
elllebele.bsky.social
It has come out that the Trump Administration is considering plans to eliminate the CDC’s HIV Prevention division. This would be devastating.
This HIV doc is asking you to please call your legislators. Call script below.

Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

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ACTION ALERT: CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention Is Under Attack! We Must Fight Back - AIDS United
CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention Is Under Attack! We Must Fight Back CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention Is Under Attack! We Must Fight Back We have heard very unfortunate news that there is an effort un...
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March 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
elllebele.bsky.social
Funding cuts don’t only hurt the researchers who spent their lives dedicated to science. They hurt everyone, especially patients who rely on the lifesaving therapies developed by this research.
March 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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halleh13.bsky.social
the Reversal of Progress is exactly the theme that this administration is taking when it comes to science/health related issues,and data that has already been strongly proven. When people ask, then why do we get upset when people want to prove it again?It casts doubt, wastes resources, and time.
March 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here's what you should know about the contagious virus

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Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here's what you should know about the contagious virus
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have more than 250 cases total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM