Physicians for a Healthy Democracy
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Formerly Physicians for Biden and then Physicians for Harris. We are now united to preserve and promote a healthy US democracy. #MedSky
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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A Florida college has reported more than 40 measles cases. Unvaccinated students face the highest risk during outbreaks. Measles cases are rising nationwide.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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A Florida College Has Reported More Than 40 Measles Cases
TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A measles outbreak at a private college in southwest Florida is raising new concerns about how quickly the virus can s
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February 18, 2026 at 3:10 AM
A Florida college has reported more than 40 measles cases. Unvaccinated students face the highest risk during outbreaks. Measles cases are rising nationwide.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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February 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM
February 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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17/ Clive O Callender, MD
- founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)
- founded Howard University Hospital Transplant Center (1974)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Award (2014)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)
- founded Howard University Hospital Transplant Center (1974)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Award (2014)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
17/ Clive O Callender, MD
- founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)
- founded Howard University Hospital Transplant Center (1974)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Award (2014)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)
- founded Howard University Hospital Transplant Center (1974)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Award (2014)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
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Remembering Jesse Jackson, a proud native of South Carolina, and his powerful visit to Sesame Street, where he spoke with children about kindness, justice, and believing in themselves.
May we honor his legacy by continuing to uplift, fight for, and empower the next generation.
May we honor his legacy by continuing to uplift, fight for, and empower the next generation.
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Remembering Jesse Jackson, a proud native of South Carolina, and his powerful visit to Sesame Street, where he spoke with children about kindness, justice, and believing in themselves.
May we honor his legacy by continuing to uplift, fight for, and empower the next generation.
May we honor his legacy by continuing to uplift, fight for, and empower the next generation.
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"Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child? A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children comes amid a global increase in infections."
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?
A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
"Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child? A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children comes amid a global increase in infections."
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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16/ Myra Adele Logan, MD
- physician, surgeon & anatomist
- first Black woman to perform open heart surgery
- founding partner & treasurer to one of first group practices in US
- one of the first Black women to be elected to @facs.org
#BlackHistoryMonth #bhm
- physician, surgeon & anatomist
- first Black woman to perform open heart surgery
- founding partner & treasurer to one of first group practices in US
- one of the first Black women to be elected to @facs.org
#BlackHistoryMonth #bhm
February 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
16/ Myra Adele Logan, MD
- physician, surgeon & anatomist
- first Black woman to perform open heart surgery
- founding partner & treasurer to one of first group practices in US
- one of the first Black women to be elected to @facs.org
#BlackHistoryMonth #bhm
- physician, surgeon & anatomist
- first Black woman to perform open heart surgery
- founding partner & treasurer to one of first group practices in US
- one of the first Black women to be elected to @facs.org
#BlackHistoryMonth #bhm
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Like the last few years, transmission is lingering at this point in February. We forecast a slow decline.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Like the last few years, transmission is lingering at this point in February. We forecast a slow decline.
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PMC COVlD Report, Week of Feb 16, 2026 (U.S.)
14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
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14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
THREAD 1 of 4 🧵
February 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
PMC COVlD Report, Week of Feb 16, 2026 (U.S.)
14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
THREAD 1 of 4 🧵
14 states are still experiencing High/Very High COVlD levels amid a lingering 12th wave.
Minnesota may be at an all-time high.
THREAD 1 of 4 🧵
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"As physicians, epidemiologists and environmental health scientists, we’ve seen growing evidence of the connections between climate change and harm to people’s health. Here’s a look at the health risks everyone face from climate change."
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Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise
Climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease, doctors and scientists explain. Erasing the federal endangerment finding increases the risk.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:18 AM
"As physicians, epidemiologists and environmental health scientists, we’ve seen growing evidence of the connections between climate change and harm to people’s health. Here’s a look at the health risks everyone face from climate change."
theconversation.com/trumps-epa-d...
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