A3ADrews
@a2andrews.bsky.social
Focused on health care delivery,dogs (all animals), humor, hiking, travel. All views my own.
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NIH cuts are getting the press, but VA research is getting slashed too. What do we lose when VA research goes away? Here's some greatest hits: The nicotine patch, invention of the cardiac pacemaker, first successful liver transplant, development of the CAT/CT scan
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VA Research Funding Slashed
Though not as prominent as the NIH, VA researchers play a major role in advancing basic health science. Hundreds of projects have been cut.
prospect.org
February 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NIH cuts are getting the press, but VA research is getting slashed too. What do we lose when VA research goes away? Here's some greatest hits: The nicotine patch, invention of the cardiac pacemaker, first successful liver transplant, development of the CAT/CT scan
prospect.org/health/2025-...
prospect.org/health/2025-...
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DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
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Call to Action: The Merit Systems Protection Board, an independent federal agency that safeguards federal employees in employment disputes, has paused the terminations of six probationary federal workers across various executive branch agencies and departments for 45 days.
February 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Call to Action: The Merit Systems Protection Board, an independent federal agency that safeguards federal employees in employment disputes, has paused the terminations of six probationary federal workers across various executive branch agencies and departments for 45 days.
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Finally looks like winter. Fresh snow and first tracks. Peaceful.
February 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Finally looks like winter. Fresh snow and first tracks. Peaceful.
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Once again -
To those who accused me of lying about the anti-DEI language crackdowns at UT-Austin, I hope you have a terrible year.
But more so, I hope you read this, learn what’s happening to us, and are able to stop it from coming to your university.
www.texasobserver.org/censorship-u...
To those who accused me of lying about the anti-DEI language crackdowns at UT-Austin, I hope you have a terrible year.
But more so, I hope you read this, learn what’s happening to us, and are able to stop it from coming to your university.
www.texasobserver.org/censorship-u...
Monopoly Tycoons in a Game of Jenga: The Censorship of Bodies, Protest, and Speech at UT-Austin
Faculty and students are experiencing profound disruption and distress, which starkly contrasts with the arrogant posture and detached demeanor of those perpetrating this harm.
www.texasobserver.org
January 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Once again -
To those who accused me of lying about the anti-DEI language crackdowns at UT-Austin, I hope you have a terrible year.
But more so, I hope you read this, learn what’s happening to us, and are able to stop it from coming to your university.
www.texasobserver.org/censorship-u...
To those who accused me of lying about the anti-DEI language crackdowns at UT-Austin, I hope you have a terrible year.
But more so, I hope you read this, learn what’s happening to us, and are able to stop it from coming to your university.
www.texasobserver.org/censorship-u...
“Dessert Merchandising” at Cornell’s hotel school. While I was getting my PhD in organizational behavior. We made and sold fabulous desserts.
I took a lot of creative writing poetry classes. All that time thinking about word choice, line rhythm, and economy of expression made me a much better writer.
December 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM
“Dessert Merchandising” at Cornell’s hotel school. While I was getting my PhD in organizational behavior. We made and sold fabulous desserts.
@salski.bsky.social These are two fun ones if you need a smile
I say I’m on here for #publichealth and #medsky, but it may really be for @wholesomememe.bsky.social , @dogrates.bsky.social, and anything else uplifting—please share your favorites!
December 10, 2024 at 12:46 PM
@salski.bsky.social These are two fun ones if you need a smile
I say I’m on here for #publichealth and #medsky, but it may really be for @wholesomememe.bsky.social , @dogrates.bsky.social, and anything else uplifting—please share your favorites!
December 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM
I say I’m on here for #publichealth and #medsky, but it may really be for @wholesomememe.bsky.social , @dogrates.bsky.social, and anything else uplifting—please share your favorites!
At first I thought you were fencing—which seemed weirdly appropriate at a medical conference
December 7, 2024 at 6:59 PM
At first I thought you were fencing—which seemed weirdly appropriate at a medical conference
There was an amazing movie about Matewan
December 6, 2024 at 2:37 AM
There was an amazing movie about Matewan
Agree on health care. Let’s hope it is true in other spheres of life—we could use that right now
It's the small things. The quiet happenings in less well-known places that push things forward.
This is especially true of value-based health system transformation.
This is especially true of value-based health system transformation.
December 1, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Agree on health care. Let’s hope it is true in other spheres of life—we could use that right now
At the grocery store today I saw a pint of Ben & Jerry’s “Churn out the vote” and burst into tears.
November 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM
At the grocery store today I saw a pint of Ben & Jerry’s “Churn out the vote” and burst into tears.
We need to recognize that data alone won’t bring people along (and can sometimes backfire). We have to appeal to the heart/emotional side/pick your change model term so that people can feel the importance of public health, not just think it.
I'm a physician and Dean of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social
This is a time to rebuild public health
And we do that by:
1. Relying on evidence and data to make recommendations
2. Sharing what we know openly and honestly
3. Seeking to understand others through listening
Join me
This is a time to rebuild public health
And we do that by:
1. Relying on evidence and data to make recommendations
2. Sharing what we know openly and honestly
3. Seeking to understand others through listening
Join me
November 24, 2024 at 5:04 PM
We need to recognize that data alone won’t bring people along (and can sometimes backfire). We have to appeal to the heart/emotional side/pick your change model term so that people can feel the importance of public health, not just think it.
A wonderful book
Lovely to see @drrowenachristmas.bsky.social here!
Maybe it’s time to share the link again to a review by @helensalisbury.bsky.social of Polly Morland’s book “A Fortunate Woman”?
A celebration of General Practice and relationship based care.
#BookSky
#TeamGP
www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/book...
Maybe it’s time to share the link again to a review by @helensalisbury.bsky.social of Polly Morland’s book “A Fortunate Woman”?
A celebration of General Practice and relationship based care.
#BookSky
#TeamGP
www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/book...
A Fortunate Woman | Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
A Fortunate Woman - Polly MorlandThis is a beautiful book – whether you are looking to rekindle your love for your career or just want an engrossing and enjoyable read, you will find joy in Polly Morl...
www.rcpe.ac.uk
November 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
A wonderful book
Years ago I volunteered at a folk festival and told Nancy Griffith to move away from the stage because she was in an area reserved for wheelchairs. Had no idea she was the performer on next. She was super polite, apologized, and moved away—didn’t even mention who she was. Loved her music ever since!
Twitter is doing “best celebrity interactions” discourse so we should do WORST ones
not necessarily like that they were a jerk, just that the interaction itself was a fail on some level
like one time Robert Sean Leonard walked past me and I short-circuited so badly I spilled guacamole on myself
not necessarily like that they were a jerk, just that the interaction itself was a fail on some level
like one time Robert Sean Leonard walked past me and I short-circuited so badly I spilled guacamole on myself
November 19, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Years ago I volunteered at a folk festival and told Nancy Griffith to move away from the stage because she was in an area reserved for wheelchairs. Had no idea she was the performer on next. She was super polite, apologized, and moved away—didn’t even mention who she was. Loved her music ever since!
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Not enough room for all the hashtags…
#MedSky
#RealisticMedicine
#ChoosingWisely
#NHSCrisis
#WaitingLists
#MedSky
#RealisticMedicine
#ChoosingWisely
#NHSCrisis
#WaitingLists
This is a very helpful piece in the @bmj.com from @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on improving shared decision making in medicine (here specifically, surgery).
When we talk about waiting list numbers, I’d be keen to know whether everyone on them has had a thorough review as described.
#MedSky
When we talk about waiting list numbers, I’d be keen to know whether everyone on them has had a thorough review as described.
#MedSky
November 17, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Not enough room for all the hashtags…
#MedSky
#RealisticMedicine
#ChoosingWisely
#NHSCrisis
#WaitingLists
#MedSky
#RealisticMedicine
#ChoosingWisely
#NHSCrisis
#WaitingLists
Brilliant acronym! BRAN—questions for patients to ask before deciding to have surgery (benefits, risks, alternatives, what if I do nothing). Thanks, @trishaelliott.bsky.social for sharing this @BMJ piece by @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social #shareddecisionmaking #healthcaredelivery
This is a very helpful piece in the @bmj.com from @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on improving shared decision making in medicine (here specifically, surgery).
When we talk about waiting list numbers, I’d be keen to know whether everyone on them has had a thorough review as described.
#MedSky
When we talk about waiting list numbers, I’d be keen to know whether everyone on them has had a thorough review as described.
#MedSky
November 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Brilliant acronym! BRAN—questions for patients to ask before deciding to have surgery (benefits, risks, alternatives, what if I do nothing). Thanks, @trishaelliott.bsky.social for sharing this @BMJ piece by @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social #shareddecisionmaking #healthcaredelivery
And Stephen King
Anyone got a way to reach out to NAncy Sinatra and Mark Hamil? We need them here
November 15, 2024 at 2:21 AM
And Stephen King
Is there a #HealthCareDeliverysky or equivalent group? Folks focused on #HealthOutcomes, #HealthCareWorkforce, and care innovation? #MedSky #publichealth #healthpolicy. @salski.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Is there a #HealthCareDeliverysky or equivalent group? Folks focused on #HealthOutcomes, #HealthCareWorkforce, and care innovation? #MedSky #publichealth #healthpolicy. @salski.bsky.social
My college freshman writing instructor brought in all her reject letters, including several from the New Yorker that gradually improved until she was published. Was a great lesson.
Definitely a message for all those with desktops packed with Great Plans which suddenly became ‘manuscript/grant declined, sorry to inform you’
Haha Lord of the Flies was rescued from a Rejects pile!
November 11, 2024 at 10:53 AM
My college freshman writing instructor brought in all her reject letters, including several from the New Yorker that gradually improved until she was published. Was a great lesson.