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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
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16 NIH Institutes Have No Permanent Directors
— Former NIH institute director calls vacancies a slower version of a feared purge.
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— Former NIH institute director calls vacancies a slower version of a feared purge.
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16 NIH Institutes Have No Permanent Directors
Former NIH institute director calls vacancies a slower version of feared purge
www.medpagetoday.com
February 20, 2026 at 3:42 AM
16 NIH Institutes Have No Permanent Directors
— Former NIH institute director calls vacancies a slower version of a feared purge.
www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...
— Former NIH institute director calls vacancies a slower version of a feared purge.
www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...
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19/ Alexander Thomas Augusta, MD
- first Black professor of medicine in United States
- first Black head of a hospital (Freedmen’s Hospital)
- highest-ranking black officer in Union Army during Civil War
- first black officer to be buried Arlington National Cemetery
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- first Black professor of medicine in United States
- first Black head of a hospital (Freedmen’s Hospital)
- highest-ranking black officer in Union Army during Civil War
- first black officer to be buried Arlington National Cemetery
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM
19/ Alexander Thomas Augusta, MD
- first Black professor of medicine in United States
- first Black head of a hospital (Freedmen’s Hospital)
- highest-ranking black officer in Union Army during Civil War
- first black officer to be buried Arlington National Cemetery
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- first Black professor of medicine in United States
- first Black head of a hospital (Freedmen’s Hospital)
- highest-ranking black officer in Union Army during Civil War
- first black officer to be buried Arlington National Cemetery
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
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Our latest collaboration w/ Unbiased Science!
The State of US Vaccine Policy
Between federal lawsuits, sweeping schedule changes, and states mobilizing their own legal challenges, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Let's dive right in.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The State of US Vaccine Policy
Between federal lawsuits, sweeping schedule changes, and states mobilizing their own legal challenges, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Let's dive right in.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
February 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Our latest collaboration w/ Unbiased Science!
The State of US Vaccine Policy
Between federal lawsuits, sweeping schedule changes, and states mobilizing their own legal challenges, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Let's dive right in.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The State of US Vaccine Policy
Between federal lawsuits, sweeping schedule changes, and states mobilizing their own legal challenges, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Let's dive right in.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President.
February 19, 2026 at 12:45 PM
If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President.
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Any political party spreading lies about voter fraud as a pretext to make it harder for every one to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.
Remember this.
Remember this.
February 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Any political party spreading lies about voter fraud as a pretext to make it harder for every one to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.
Remember this.
Remember this.
February 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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The FDA has announced a recall of more than 20,000 peanut butter products after pieces of plastic were found during the manufacturing process. The peanut butter was sold under several brands across 40 states.
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Peanut Butter Sold in 40 States Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For consumers with peanut butter at home, federal health officials say it’s worth taking a closer look.The U.S. Food
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February 19, 2026 at 3:26 AM
The FDA has announced a recall of more than 20,000 peanut butter products after pieces of plastic were found during the manufacturing process. The peanut butter was sold under several brands across 40 states.
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18/ Marilyn Hughes Gaston, MD
- research led to nat’l #sicklecelldisease screening program
- 1st Black woman to direct Bureau of Primary Health Care in US Health Resources & Services Administration
- 2nd Black woman to serve as asst Surgeon General
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- research led to nat’l #sicklecelldisease screening program
- 1st Black woman to direct Bureau of Primary Health Care in US Health Resources & Services Administration
- 2nd Black woman to serve as asst Surgeon General
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
18/ Marilyn Hughes Gaston, MD
- research led to nat’l #sicklecelldisease screening program
- 1st Black woman to direct Bureau of Primary Health Care in US Health Resources & Services Administration
- 2nd Black woman to serve as asst Surgeon General
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
- research led to nat’l #sicklecelldisease screening program
- 1st Black woman to direct Bureau of Primary Health Care in US Health Resources & Services Administration
- 2nd Black woman to serve as asst Surgeon General
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
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.
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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.
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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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