Halleh Akbarnia, MD, MPH
@halleh13.bsky.social
Emergency Medicine, Mom, Wife, Proud Iranian/American, UIC Pub Health MPH.
@hallehakbarniamd (IG)
#EndGunViolence #ThisIsOurLane #vaccinessavelives @drsforamerica.bsky.social
#PWDP #EMsky #EMedSky #MedSky #WomenInMedicine #gvp
@hallehakbarniamd (IG)
#EndGunViolence #ThisIsOurLane #vaccinessavelives @drsforamerica.bsky.social
#PWDP #EMsky #EMedSky #MedSky #WomenInMedicine #gvp
#RIPCDC
It’s infuriating watching public health crumble the way it is. Propaganda on the CDC webpages. telling us that vaccines cause autism while at the same time being unable to remove the statement “vaccines don’t cause autism” because of a deal made with Sen Collins.
Please make this stop!!
It’s infuriating watching public health crumble the way it is. Propaganda on the CDC webpages. telling us that vaccines cause autism while at the same time being unable to remove the statement “vaccines don’t cause autism” because of a deal made with Sen Collins.
Please make this stop!!
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#RIPCDC
It’s infuriating watching public health crumble the way it is. Propaganda on the CDC webpages. telling us that vaccines cause autism while at the same time being unable to remove the statement “vaccines don’t cause autism” because of a deal made with Sen Collins.
Please make this stop!!
It’s infuriating watching public health crumble the way it is. Propaganda on the CDC webpages. telling us that vaccines cause autism while at the same time being unable to remove the statement “vaccines don’t cause autism” because of a deal made with Sen Collins.
Please make this stop!!
NO KINGS in Healthcare!
At a @drsforamerica.bsky.social board retreat with many fierce advocates, fighting for our patients, healthcare, and protesting in solidarity with all of you out there.
#nokings #HealthcareforAll
At a @drsforamerica.bsky.social board retreat with many fierce advocates, fighting for our patients, healthcare, and protesting in solidarity with all of you out there.
#nokings #HealthcareforAll
October 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NO KINGS in Healthcare!
At a @drsforamerica.bsky.social board retreat with many fierce advocates, fighting for our patients, healthcare, and protesting in solidarity with all of you out there.
#nokings #HealthcareforAll
At a @drsforamerica.bsky.social board retreat with many fierce advocates, fighting for our patients, healthcare, and protesting in solidarity with all of you out there.
#nokings #HealthcareforAll
ER Doctor here:
The answer to this ? with no hesitation is NO.
I don't ask you who you are, what you did, who you vote for, where you were born, who you married.
I'm an ER physician.When you walk in my ER, you will be cared for with compassion and dignity, like EVERYONE.
That will never change.
The answer to this ? with no hesitation is NO.
I don't ask you who you are, what you did, who you vote for, where you were born, who you married.
I'm an ER physician.When you walk in my ER, you will be cared for with compassion and dignity, like EVERYONE.
That will never change.
October 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ER Doctor here:
The answer to this ? with no hesitation is NO.
I don't ask you who you are, what you did, who you vote for, where you were born, who you married.
I'm an ER physician.When you walk in my ER, you will be cared for with compassion and dignity, like EVERYONE.
That will never change.
The answer to this ? with no hesitation is NO.
I don't ask you who you are, what you did, who you vote for, where you were born, who you married.
I'm an ER physician.When you walk in my ER, you will be cared for with compassion and dignity, like EVERYONE.
That will never change.
proud of fellow EM physician @drdebhoury.bsky.social for standing up today and defending why she left the CDC. I stand by you!
September 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
proud of fellow EM physician @drdebhoury.bsky.social for standing up today and defending why she left the CDC. I stand by you!
Kicking off Day 1 @acepnation.bsky.social council the work begins! Excited to join colleagues from across the country as we shape policy, advocate for our patients, and move emergency medicine forward.
#ACEP25
@icepemergency.bsky.social
#ACEP25
@icepemergency.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Kicking off Day 1 @acepnation.bsky.social council the work begins! Excited to join colleagues from across the country as we shape policy, advocate for our patients, and move emergency medicine forward.
#ACEP25
@icepemergency.bsky.social
#ACEP25
@icepemergency.bsky.social
Letting off some steam after a busy night shift! My first attempt at a real “reel”!
Here’s to the strong women of EM! Couldn’t do this job without you. And to the amazing men we work with! Nothing = team more than EM!
Can’t wait to see many of you at #ACEP25 @acepnation.bsky.social
#EMsky
Here’s to the strong women of EM! Couldn’t do this job without you. And to the amazing men we work with! Nothing = team more than EM!
Can’t wait to see many of you at #ACEP25 @acepnation.bsky.social
#EMsky
August 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Letting off some steam after a busy night shift! My first attempt at a real “reel”!
Here’s to the strong women of EM! Couldn’t do this job without you. And to the amazing men we work with! Nothing = team more than EM!
Can’t wait to see many of you at #ACEP25 @acepnation.bsky.social
#EMsky
Here’s to the strong women of EM! Couldn’t do this job without you. And to the amazing men we work with! Nothing = team more than EM!
Can’t wait to see many of you at #ACEP25 @acepnation.bsky.social
#EMsky
On Friday, 500 shots were fired at the CDC, 180 hitting buildings, a police officer died. No staff hurt.
This is an attack on public health.
Gun violence & mental health need funding, not cuts.
Protect science & those on frontlines.
#medsky #pubsky
@thisisourlane.org @drsforamerica.bsky.social
This is an attack on public health.
Gun violence & mental health need funding, not cuts.
Protect science & those on frontlines.
#medsky #pubsky
@thisisourlane.org @drsforamerica.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On Friday, 500 shots were fired at the CDC, 180 hitting buildings, a police officer died. No staff hurt.
This is an attack on public health.
Gun violence & mental health need funding, not cuts.
Protect science & those on frontlines.
#medsky #pubsky
@thisisourlane.org @drsforamerica.bsky.social
This is an attack on public health.
Gun violence & mental health need funding, not cuts.
Protect science & those on frontlines.
#medsky #pubsky
@thisisourlane.org @drsforamerica.bsky.social
Senate passed the bill, it’s up to the house. Call your representatives!!
Slashing Medicaid, food & housing aid, from millions,
Go to:
www.congress.gov/members/find...
Call your Reps:
📧 congress.gov/members/find-your-member
📞 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Slashing Medicaid, food & housing aid, from millions,
Go to:
www.congress.gov/members/find...
Call your Reps:
📧 congress.gov/members/find-your-member
📞 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Senate passed the bill, it’s up to the house. Call your representatives!!
Slashing Medicaid, food & housing aid, from millions,
Go to:
www.congress.gov/members/find...
Call your Reps:
📧 congress.gov/members/find-your-member
📞 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Slashing Medicaid, food & housing aid, from millions,
Go to:
www.congress.gov/members/find...
Call your Reps:
📧 congress.gov/members/find-your-member
📞 Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
A few stories from my ER shift: Medicaid cuts will hurt already struggling patients who are working, caregiving, or facing real hardship, and also our ERs. These aren’t just numbers- they’re lives. #MedicaidMatters #HealthcareIsAHumanRight
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A few stories from my ER shift: Medicaid cuts will hurt already struggling patients who are working, caregiving, or facing real hardship, and also our ERs. These aren’t just numbers- they’re lives. #MedicaidMatters #HealthcareIsAHumanRight
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
Violence in our Emergency Depts is increasing & it must stop.
6/5th a security guard was shot and two healthcare workers were injured at a local hosp.No one should fear for their life while saving someone else’s.
#EndEDViolence #ProtectTheFrontline @acepnation.bsky.social @icepemergency.bsky.social
6/5th a security guard was shot and two healthcare workers were injured at a local hosp.No one should fear for their life while saving someone else’s.
#EndEDViolence #ProtectTheFrontline @acepnation.bsky.social @icepemergency.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Violence in our Emergency Depts is increasing & it must stop.
6/5th a security guard was shot and two healthcare workers were injured at a local hosp.No one should fear for their life while saving someone else’s.
#EndEDViolence #ProtectTheFrontline @acepnation.bsky.social @icepemergency.bsky.social
6/5th a security guard was shot and two healthcare workers were injured at a local hosp.No one should fear for their life while saving someone else’s.
#EndEDViolence #ProtectTheFrontline @acepnation.bsky.social @icepemergency.bsky.social
Running into fellow PERSISTers at the Capitol steps. @booker.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social highlighting how the Medicaid cuts will affect us all.
In DC with 400 EM physicians who are advocating for the same
#LAC25 #ACEPnation
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
In DC with 400 EM physicians who are advocating for the same
#LAC25 #ACEPnation
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Running into fellow PERSISTers at the Capitol steps. @booker.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social highlighting how the Medicaid cuts will affect us all.
In DC with 400 EM physicians who are advocating for the same
#LAC25 #ACEPnation
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
In DC with 400 EM physicians who are advocating for the same
#LAC25 #ACEPnation
@acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
In Washington DC advocating for the health of our nation with 400 other Emergency Physicians #LAC25 @acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
ACEP President Allison Haddock MD kicking it off
@icepemergency.bsky.social
ACEP President Allison Haddock MD kicking it off
April 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In Washington DC advocating for the health of our nation with 400 other Emergency Physicians #LAC25 @acepnation.bsky.social
@icepemergency.bsky.social
ACEP President Allison Haddock MD kicking it off
@icepemergency.bsky.social
ACEP President Allison Haddock MD kicking it off
Gun violence is the #1 killer of children.Removal of an advisory won’t change that. We will keep fighting to save the kids, the DV victims, our veterans, those who struggle with mental health. All of it.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
@bradyunited.org
@newtownaction.org
@illinoisallies.bsky.social
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
@bradyunited.org
@newtownaction.org
@illinoisallies.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Gun violence is the #1 killer of children.Removal of an advisory won’t change that. We will keep fighting to save the kids, the DV victims, our veterans, those who struggle with mental health. All of it.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
@bradyunited.org
@newtownaction.org
@illinoisallies.bsky.social
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
@bradyunited.org
@newtownaction.org
@illinoisallies.bsky.social
Please help me welcome @icepemergency.bsky.social to Bluesky and give a follow! ICEP is the largest org representing Emergency Medicine physicians in IL and working hard both at a state level & national.
Some pictures of us advocating in DC and in Springfield!
#EMSky #physicianadvocacy
Some pictures of us advocating in DC and in Springfield!
#EMSky #physicianadvocacy
March 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Please help me welcome @icepemergency.bsky.social to Bluesky and give a follow! ICEP is the largest org representing Emergency Medicine physicians in IL and working hard both at a state level & national.
Some pictures of us advocating in DC and in Springfield!
#EMSky #physicianadvocacy
Some pictures of us advocating in DC and in Springfield!
#EMSky #physicianadvocacy
Violence Against Healthcare Workers is Out of Control
This week alone:
🔴 ER doc stabbed in the chest.
🔴 ICU shooter killed multiple staff.
🔴 Nurse beaten, now on ventilator.
Hospitals shouldn’t be war zones. It’s STILL a crime to attack healthcare workers.
Be safe out there.
#EMsky #MedSky
This week alone:
🔴 ER doc stabbed in the chest.
🔴 ICU shooter killed multiple staff.
🔴 Nurse beaten, now on ventilator.
Hospitals shouldn’t be war zones. It’s STILL a crime to attack healthcare workers.
Be safe out there.
#EMsky #MedSky
February 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is 100% a threat to Senator Cassidy (R-La). Senator do your thing. Physician do no harm. We stand by you.
Do not confirm RFK Jr on Tuesday.
And to everyone else, please contact your senators. This is the single most important thing you can do today.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#stopRFKJr
Do not confirm RFK Jr on Tuesday.
And to everyone else, please contact your senators. This is the single most important thing you can do today.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#stopRFKJr
February 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is 100% a threat to Senator Cassidy (R-La). Senator do your thing. Physician do no harm. We stand by you.
Do not confirm RFK Jr on Tuesday.
And to everyone else, please contact your senators. This is the single most important thing you can do today.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#stopRFKJr
Do not confirm RFK Jr on Tuesday.
And to everyone else, please contact your senators. This is the single most important thing you can do today.
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#stopRFKJr
Trump’s directive halts NIH grant review meetings-critical for funding cancer research, vaccines,public health breakthroughs. This delays lifesaving science, risks disbanding research teams, and stalls hope for millions waiting on cures.
#emsky #medsky #nih #publichealth
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#emsky #medsky #nih #publichealth
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Trump’s directive halts NIH grant review meetings-critical for funding cancer research, vaccines,public health breakthroughs. This delays lifesaving science, risks disbanding research teams, and stalls hope for millions waiting on cures.
#emsky #medsky #nih #publichealth
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
#emsky #medsky #nih #publichealth
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Putting public health first, is putting America, our families, our communities, our patients, first.
Being part of @who.int, a global health organization, is doing the same. We cannot lose our space at these important tables.
#publichealth #MedSky #EMSky
Being part of @who.int, a global health organization, is doing the same. We cannot lose our space at these important tables.
#publichealth #MedSky #EMSky
January 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Putting public health first, is putting America, our families, our communities, our patients, first.
Being part of @who.int, a global health organization, is doing the same. We cannot lose our space at these important tables.
#publichealth #MedSky #EMSky
Being part of @who.int, a global health organization, is doing the same. We cannot lose our space at these important tables.
#publichealth #MedSky #EMSky
Sad that this is the last year of getting these beautiful cards from the White House. Who knows… maybe they will pass the list onto the Trump administration 😳
#GunViolencePrevention #CovidEfforts #PublicHealth
#GunViolencePrevention #CovidEfforts #PublicHealth
December 11, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Sad that this is the last year of getting these beautiful cards from the White House. Who knows… maybe they will pass the list onto the Trump administration 😳
#GunViolencePrevention #CovidEfforts #PublicHealth
#GunViolencePrevention #CovidEfforts #PublicHealth
Someone explain to me how this works... got a recall today from Amazon (don't remember why I would have bought this via Amazon - that may be a different question) on some Brats - the recall was June 23, 2023 (and announced then too!). Why did this just come through NOW?? It's Dec 10th, 2024!
December 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Someone explain to me how this works... got a recall today from Amazon (don't remember why I would have bought this via Amazon - that may be a different question) on some Brats - the recall was June 23, 2023 (and announced then too!). Why did this just come through NOW?? It's Dec 10th, 2024!
As EM docs, we work many holidays, and our families adjust. Setting the table for an early Thanksgiving. Name tags are up, and it looks like my kids switched mine. Can you tell where I'm sitting? 😂
#GunViolencePrevention all the time!
#MedSky #EMSky #Thanksgiving
@momsdemand.bsky.social
#GunViolencePrevention all the time!
#MedSky #EMSky #Thanksgiving
@momsdemand.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 12:44 AM
As EM docs, we work many holidays, and our families adjust. Setting the table for an early Thanksgiving. Name tags are up, and it looks like my kids switched mine. Can you tell where I'm sitting? 😂
#GunViolencePrevention all the time!
#MedSky #EMSky #Thanksgiving
@momsdemand.bsky.social
#GunViolencePrevention all the time!
#MedSky #EMSky #Thanksgiving
@momsdemand.bsky.social
Done. Donated to AFFA, the LGBTQ+ organization in Nancy Mace’s area. Thanks @annieandrewsmd.bsky.social for the suggestion!
www.affa-sc.org/make-a-donat...
www.affa-sc.org/make-a-donat...
November 21, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Done. Donated to AFFA, the LGBTQ+ organization in Nancy Mace’s area. Thanks @annieandrewsmd.bsky.social for the suggestion!
www.affa-sc.org/make-a-donat...
www.affa-sc.org/make-a-donat...
It's still not too late to get your fall vaccines. A month ago for me, but it's not too late! They may not stop you from getting Covid19/flu, but together,we can all help make this a milder season. #MedSky
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Protect each other. ❤️
#SHOTWAVE2024 #VaccinesSaveLives #NIAM2024
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Protect each other. ❤️
#SHOTWAVE2024 #VaccinesSaveLives #NIAM2024
November 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
It's still not too late to get your fall vaccines. A month ago for me, but it's not too late! They may not stop you from getting Covid19/flu, but together,we can all help make this a milder season. #MedSky
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Protect each other. ❤️
#SHOTWAVE2024 #VaccinesSaveLives #NIAM2024
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
Protect each other. ❤️
#SHOTWAVE2024 #VaccinesSaveLives #NIAM2024
It’s hard being a Bears fan. Could this have gone our way for once?? And against the packers! Sigh. 19-20 loss
Somehow I blame this on the election too 😂😂🐻🐻
#GoBears
Somehow I blame this on the election too 😂😂🐻🐻
#GoBears
November 17, 2024 at 9:49 PM
It’s hard being a Bears fan. Could this have gone our way for once?? And against the packers! Sigh. 19-20 loss
Somehow I blame this on the election too 😂😂🐻🐻
#GoBears
Somehow I blame this on the election too 😂😂🐻🐻
#GoBears
As doctors we know that RFKJr's misinformation poses great danger to public health. We need to tell our Senators to protect and defend our patients' access to quality health care -Reject his appointment!
#MedSky
Please sign if a Dr, and everyone please share. committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
#MedSky
Please sign if a Dr, and everyone please share. committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
November 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM
As doctors we know that RFKJr's misinformation poses great danger to public health. We need to tell our Senators to protect and defend our patients' access to quality health care -Reject his appointment!
#MedSky
Please sign if a Dr, and everyone please share. committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
#MedSky
Please sign if a Dr, and everyone please share. committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/