Cynthia Gilbert
@cindygilbertpac.bsky.social
Retired Physician Assistant - Urgent Care. Medicine Geek/Music Lover/Nerdy Knitter/Intrepid Traveler/Obsessed Gardener. Moderate in most things except coffee. Lover of libraries! Southern MN
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This ACIP meeting set a historic precedent for the erosion and destruction of science-based vaccine programs in our country.
Special Osterholm Update podcast edition! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss the recent decision by ACIP (CDC's vaccine advisers) to end universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendations and the impact it will have on public health
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This ACIP meeting set a historic precedent for the erosion and destruction of science-based vaccine programs in our country.
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ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
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Friends, Yesterday and today, I watched many hours of the CDC’s meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
It was painful.
But we learned a lot.
That bad news is that our kids are going to pay the price for RFK jr’s views.
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/analysis-o...
It was painful.
But we learned a lot.
That bad news is that our kids are going to pay the price for RFK jr’s views.
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/analysis-o...
Analysis of the latest ACIP meeting at the CDC: Vaccines—and rigorous science—are increasingly under attack.
A close look at how the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee under RFK Jr. again changed high-stakes recommendations without solid evidence.
insidemedicine.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Friends, Yesterday and today, I watched many hours of the CDC’s meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
It was painful.
But we learned a lot.
That bad news is that our kids are going to pay the price for RFK jr’s views.
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/analysis-o...
It was painful.
But we learned a lot.
That bad news is that our kids are going to pay the price for RFK jr’s views.
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/analysis-o...
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Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
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OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do.
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
How to contribute
How to Contribute Donate between 6 pm EST on November 27 and 11:59 pm EST December 2, 2025 to an organization of your choice fighting hunger– any amount helps! Feeding America can help you choose l…
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November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do.
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
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There's an urgent recall on a subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus — they show FALSE LOW GLUCOSE READINGS.
The website to check the serial number of your sensors is
www.freestylecheck.com/us-en/home.h...
The website to check the serial number of your sensors is
www.freestylecheck.com/us-en/home.h...
Home | FreeStyle - Abbott
www.freestylecheck.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
There's an urgent recall on a subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus — they show FALSE LOW GLUCOSE READINGS.
The website to check the serial number of your sensors is
www.freestylecheck.com/us-en/home.h...
The website to check the serial number of your sensors is
www.freestylecheck.com/us-en/home.h...
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Full guide with detailed answers to every question: drcraigcanapari.com/holiday-trav...
🦃 Enjoy your Thanksgiving. The sleep will sort itself out.
(And if you found this helpful, share it with that parent who's been freaking out about traveling to the in-laws)
🦃 Enjoy your Thanksgiving. The sleep will sort itself out.
(And if you found this helpful, share it with that parent who's been freaking out about traveling to the in-laws)
Holiday Travel Sleep Guide: Real Parents, Real Solutions
Worried about holiday travel ruining your child's sleep? Here's the truth: most of what you're stressing about doesn't actually matter. Real parent questions answered.
drcraigcanapari.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Full guide with detailed answers to every question: drcraigcanapari.com/holiday-trav...
🦃 Enjoy your Thanksgiving. The sleep will sort itself out.
(And if you found this helpful, share it with that parent who's been freaking out about traveling to the in-laws)
🦃 Enjoy your Thanksgiving. The sleep will sort itself out.
(And if you found this helpful, share it with that parent who's been freaking out about traveling to the in-laws)
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Not Professional, are you serious ?
NURSES..!!
The lifeline of medical care
And so many more social workers, physician asst., physical therapy, audiolgy, speech, and more
Please call your Representatives 202 224-3121
DAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Not Professional, are you serious ?
NURSES..!!
The lifeline of medical care
And so many more social workers, physician asst., physical therapy, audiolgy, speech, and more
Please call your Representatives 202 224-3121
November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Not Professional, are you serious ?
NURSES..!!
The lifeline of medical care
And so many more social workers, physician asst., physical therapy, audiolgy, speech, and more
Please call your Representatives 202 224-3121
DAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Not Professional, are you serious ?
NURSES..!!
The lifeline of medical care
And so many more social workers, physician asst., physical therapy, audiolgy, speech, and more
Please call your Representatives 202 224-3121
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NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
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I had terrifying conversations with four former CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Dr. Debra Houry, Dr. Dan Jernigan, and Dr. Nikki Romanik, about the formerly prestigious public health agency.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I had terrifying conversations with four former CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Dr. Debra Houry, Dr. Dan Jernigan, and Dr. Nikki Romanik, about the formerly prestigious public health agency.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
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The link to the segment is up...
It's powerful. And may be useful to share with others, including students.
@brian-goldstone.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/video/when-t...
It's powerful. And may be useful to share with others, including students.
@brian-goldstone.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/video/when-t...
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The link to the segment is up...
It's powerful. And may be useful to share with others, including students.
@brian-goldstone.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/video/when-t...
It's powerful. And may be useful to share with others, including students.
@brian-goldstone.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/video/when-t...
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CDC published the latest epidemiology on alpha gal syndrome early this year in @jamanetworkopen.com (open access) jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
CDC published the latest epidemiology on alpha gal syndrome early this year in @jamanetworkopen.com (open access) jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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In an unforgettable Veterans Day moment, former President Barack Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans as their Honor Flight landed in Washington, D.C. The veterans, fresh off their flight from Madison, Wisconsin, were greeted by President Obama himself.
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In an unforgettable Veterans Day moment, former President Barack Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans as their Honor Flight landed in Washington, D.C. The veterans, fresh off their flight from Madison, Wisconsin, were greeted by President Obama himself.
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If they fought for health care half as hard as they do to keep food from hungry families, this whole mess would be solved by now.
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If they fought for health care half as hard as they do to keep food from hungry families, this whole mess would be solved by now.
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Actions have consequences. Unfortunately for people providing and seeking reliable OB/GYN care in Iowa, they’re experiencing the negative consequences of others’ choices and actions.
Rarely do the people making the rules have to live by or suffer under them.
Rarely do the people making the rules have to live by or suffer under them.
Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?
Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNS per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Actions have consequences. Unfortunately for people providing and seeking reliable OB/GYN care in Iowa, they’re experiencing the negative consequences of others’ choices and actions.
Rarely do the people making the rules have to live by or suffer under them.
Rarely do the people making the rules have to live by or suffer under them.
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Troops on the streets.
Children torn from their mother's arms.
American citizens detained.
Neighborhoods terrorized.
"I think they haven't gone far enough."
youtu.be/nkUPRxVM6uw
Children torn from their mother's arms.
American citizens detained.
Neighborhoods terrorized.
"I think they haven't gone far enough."
youtu.be/nkUPRxVM6uw
CODE RED
YouTube video by The Seneca Project
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Troops on the streets.
Children torn from their mother's arms.
American citizens detained.
Neighborhoods terrorized.
"I think they haven't gone far enough."
youtu.be/nkUPRxVM6uw
Children torn from their mother's arms.
American citizens detained.
Neighborhoods terrorized.
"I think they haven't gone far enough."
youtu.be/nkUPRxVM6uw
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Millions of low-income families are at risk of losing heating aid this winter. The shutdown has frozen funding for LIHEAP, which helps nearly 6 million households pay their energy bills — on top of suspended SNAP benefits and rising fuel costs.
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www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families
With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the U.S., some states are warning that funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed because of the federal government ...
www.pbs.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Millions of low-income families are at risk of losing heating aid this winter. The shutdown has frozen funding for LIHEAP, which helps nearly 6 million households pay their energy bills — on top of suspended SNAP benefits and rising fuel costs.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
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Trump’s America 👇
In the next weeks, doctors should be alert to starvation.
Starvation can be a surprisingly difficult diagnosis, as both food insecurity can be embarrassing & undisclosed but also the early medical manifestations can be subtle.
Unexplained lab or electrolyte changes?
Ask about food.
#MedSky
Starvation can be a surprisingly difficult diagnosis, as both food insecurity can be embarrassing & undisclosed but also the early medical manifestations can be subtle.
Unexplained lab or electrolyte changes?
Ask about food.
#MedSky
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Trump’s America 👇
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In light of Trump's Gatsby Party last night, I thought you might like this one...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-great-...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-great-...
The Great Gatsby and the GOP
Careless people...
jesspiper.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In light of Trump's Gatsby Party last night, I thought you might like this one...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-great-...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-great-...
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They must expect a lot of people all over the country to be really upset about something next year. I wonder what that could be?
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
They must expect a lot of people all over the country to be really upset about something next year. I wonder what that could be?
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Did you know?
About 4.5 million SNAP recipients are babies and toddlers under age 5.
About 11.1 million SNAP recipients are kids aged 5 to 17 years, who need food for healthy growth, learning, & development.
The federal government has the capacity to continue funding SNAP during a shutdown.
About 4.5 million SNAP recipients are babies and toddlers under age 5.
About 11.1 million SNAP recipients are kids aged 5 to 17 years, who need food for healthy growth, learning, & development.
The federal government has the capacity to continue funding SNAP during a shutdown.
October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Did you know?
About 4.5 million SNAP recipients are babies and toddlers under age 5.
About 11.1 million SNAP recipients are kids aged 5 to 17 years, who need food for healthy growth, learning, & development.
The federal government has the capacity to continue funding SNAP during a shutdown.
About 4.5 million SNAP recipients are babies and toddlers under age 5.
About 11.1 million SNAP recipients are kids aged 5 to 17 years, who need food for healthy growth, learning, & development.
The federal government has the capacity to continue funding SNAP during a shutdown.
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“The six leading states for corn production — Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — have a cancer rate 5 percent higher for young adults and 5 percent higher for the overall population.”
Important research on the likely risk factors.
wapo.st/3Le1yXo
Important research on the likely risk factors.
wapo.st/3Le1yXo
Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick?
Communities across the Corn Belt are confronting a rise in cancers among young adults — and few clear explanations.
wapo.st
October 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“The six leading states for corn production — Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — have a cancer rate 5 percent higher for young adults and 5 percent higher for the overall population.”
Important research on the likely risk factors.
wapo.st/3Le1yXo
Important research on the likely risk factors.
wapo.st/3Le1yXo
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Not only is it going to be a hunger crisis, it's going to be a farm crisis. All those gallons of milk bought from dairy farmers, all the produce, all the on sale ground beef and packs of chicken that are paid for by SNAP are subsidies to farmers who don't qualify for commodities subsidies.
October 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Not only is it going to be a hunger crisis, it's going to be a farm crisis. All those gallons of milk bought from dairy farmers, all the produce, all the on sale ground beef and packs of chicken that are paid for by SNAP are subsidies to farmers who don't qualify for commodities subsidies.
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Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."