Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
@draehs.bsky.social
Latina MD, MPH, Physician Champion of Children's Mental Health, First Gen Physician
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🚨BREAKING: The State of Arizona filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of violating the Constitution by refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The plaintiffs argue that Johnson’s delay has deprived hundreds of thousands of Arizonans of representation.
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www.democracydocket.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🚨BREAKING: The State of Arizona filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of violating the Constitution by refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The plaintiffs argue that Johnson’s delay has deprived hundreds of thousands of Arizonans of representation.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Lilac-breasted Roller
Lillabrystet Ellekrage
Coracias caudatus
#birds #birding #Kenya #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #ornithology #birdphotography #animalphotography
Lillabrystet Ellekrage
Coracias caudatus
#birds #birding #Kenya #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #ornithology #birdphotography #animalphotography
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Lilac-breasted Roller
Lillabrystet Ellekrage
Coracias caudatus
#birds #birding #Kenya #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #ornithology #birdphotography #animalphotography
Lillabrystet Ellekrage
Coracias caudatus
#birds #birding #Kenya #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #ornithology #birdphotography #animalphotography
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July 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
June 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Medicaid covers more than 1 in 3 children in the U.S.
That’s over 35 million kids who get the care they need—from vaccines to mental health support.
Without Medicaid, many families would lose access to:
• Pediatric checkups
• Dental care
• Vision screenings
• Emergency services
That’s over 35 million kids who get the care they need—from vaccines to mental health support.
Without Medicaid, many families would lose access to:
• Pediatric checkups
• Dental care
• Vision screenings
• Emergency services
www.PhysiciansforMedicaid.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Medicaid covers more than 1 in 3 children in the U.S.
That’s over 35 million kids who get the care they need—from vaccines to mental health support.
Without Medicaid, many families would lose access to:
• Pediatric checkups
• Dental care
• Vision screenings
• Emergency services
That’s over 35 million kids who get the care they need—from vaccines to mental health support.
Without Medicaid, many families would lose access to:
• Pediatric checkups
• Dental care
• Vision screenings
• Emergency services
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
RFK Jr. ousts all members of CDC vaccine advisory panel
Kennedy said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group of experts who recommend vaccines, has been "plagued with persistent conflicts of interest."
www.washingtonpost.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Being vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a new study found.
Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Being vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a new study found.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
BREAKING: We're suing the National Institutes of Health over their politically-motivated purge of research grants.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
April 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
BREAKING: We're suing the National Institutes of Health over their politically-motivated purge of research grants.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
The spreading bird flu is a huge threat to dairy and poultry workers. Tell HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.: The time to act is NOW. If we don't protect farm workers, we can't protect the public. ufw.org/birdflu #WeFeedYou
March 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The spreading bird flu is a huge threat to dairy and poultry workers. Tell HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.: The time to act is NOW. If we don't protect farm workers, we can't protect the public. ufw.org/birdflu #WeFeedYou
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Bill banning mRNA vaccines in Iowa passes subcommittee
Bill banning mRNA vaccines in Iowa passes subcommittee • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Health care providers could face a misdemeanor charge and fines of $500 for administering mRNA vaccines under the bill.
iowacapitaldispatch.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Bill banning mRNA vaccines in Iowa passes subcommittee
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Last week’s staged disrespect of Zelenskyy was a pretext for Donald Trump’s effort to appease Vladimir Putin.
Abandoning allies, bowing down to dictators, and putting democracy at risk – all to what end?
This isn’t leadership, this is cowardice.
Abandoning allies, bowing down to dictators, and putting democracy at risk – all to what end?
This isn’t leadership, this is cowardice.
Trump orders a ‘pause’ of US military aid for Ukraine
President Donald Trump is seeking to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia by pausing military aid to Ukraine.
apnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Last week’s staged disrespect of Zelenskyy was a pretext for Donald Trump’s effort to appease Vladimir Putin.
Abandoning allies, bowing down to dictators, and putting democracy at risk – all to what end?
This isn’t leadership, this is cowardice.
Abandoning allies, bowing down to dictators, and putting democracy at risk – all to what end?
This isn’t leadership, this is cowardice.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
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March 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Together, we can shape the future of surgical research.
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The scientists at NOAA/NWS save lives and do more than earn their keep. We stand up for them! @standupforscience.bsky.social #standupforscience2025
March 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The scientists at NOAA/NWS save lives and do more than earn their keep. We stand up for them! @standupforscience.bsky.social #standupforscience2025
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Ending virology and vaccine research is far more dangerous than virology and vaccine research itself.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
It is worth paying close attention to the new bill "Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act" introduced by Senator Roger Marshall.
If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Ending virology and vaccine research is far more dangerous than virology and vaccine research itself.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
Great time to mention that @medsky.info is a labeling service on Bluesky that lets users report content they see that contains medical misinformation.
It has a number of labels including general Medical Misinfo, Vaccine Misinfo, Misinfo Re: Gender Affirming Care, and Sexual/Racial Medical Misinfo
It has a number of labels including general Medical Misinfo, Vaccine Misinfo, Misinfo Re: Gender Affirming Care, and Sexual/Racial Medical Misinfo
February 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Great time to mention that @medsky.info is a labeling service on Bluesky that lets users report content they see that contains medical misinformation.
It has a number of labels including general Medical Misinfo, Vaccine Misinfo, Misinfo Re: Gender Affirming Care, and Sexual/Racial Medical Misinfo
It has a number of labels including general Medical Misinfo, Vaccine Misinfo, Misinfo Re: Gender Affirming Care, and Sexual/Racial Medical Misinfo
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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
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February 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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I could barely sit straight one month postpartum and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-7) flew across the country and dressed up (probably wore heels too?!) to go vote NO on this terrible budget resolution
February 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I could barely sit straight one month postpartum and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-7) flew across the country and dressed up (probably wore heels too?!) to go vote NO on this terrible budget resolution
Reposted by Elizabeth Homan Sandoval, MD, MPH
