Jenn McCartney
@jennmccartney.bsky.social
University of Pittsburgh - Public Health | Aging in Place Researcher
Healthcare Design | Street Medicine | Health Equity | Architecture
Mrs. Doubtfire's Biggest Fan.
Healthcare Design | Street Medicine | Health Equity | Architecture
Mrs. Doubtfire's Biggest Fan.
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Whatever type of bad day you are having, I hope its not 'texted highly classified war plans to the editor of the Atlantic' bad.
March 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Whatever type of bad day you are having, I hope its not 'texted highly classified war plans to the editor of the Atlantic' bad.
Why I am so passionate about my field.
"We know that demand will increase for adapted housing, and we must respond to the varying housing needs of older people into the future." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.
Read more in our blog:
Read more in our blog:
As society ages, good-quality homes are needed more than ever before
This week the government's cross-department Older People’s Housing Taskforce released its report on the housing options available to us as we age, highlighting the need to improve the quantity and…
buff.ly
February 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why I am so passionate about my field.
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Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
Her job is to remove homeless people from SF's parks. Her methods are extraordinary
Instead of forcing people out of Golden Gate Park, ranger Amanda Barrows helps them find housing.
sfstandard.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
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1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
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1. Major trans news: Corewell Health, Michigan's largest healthcare provider, becomes the first hospital to resume care for trans people under 19 years of age after pausing it.
"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."
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"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."
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Corewell, Largest Michigan Provider, Resumes Trans Youth Care Despite Illegal Trump EO
On Wednesday, the hospital system announced that it was resuming gender affirming care after a brief pause due to Trump's executive order attempting to ban it for those under 19.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
1. Major trans news: Corewell Health, Michigan's largest healthcare provider, becomes the first hospital to resume care for trans people under 19 years of age after pausing it.
"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Whenever you hear someone sneer about scientific research that seems useless to them — “they’re studying the spit of lizards?!” — remind them that’s exactly how we got Ozempic.
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Whenever you hear someone sneer about scientific research that seems useless to them — “they’re studying the spit of lizards?!” — remind them that’s exactly how we got Ozempic.
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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The news section of the HUD website has been replaced by a series of links to X posts praising the president
January 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The news section of the HUD website has been replaced by a series of links to X posts praising the president
Silver lining of the day: my typically low BP is normal because the entire world is a dumpster fire.
January 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Silver lining of the day: my typically low BP is normal because the entire world is a dumpster fire.
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This coming from the man who has Trump Tower in Manhattan. #architecture
Trump's Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again decries brutalism
Brutalism and deconstructivism would be outlawed for federal buildings in the US if an executive order by President Trump becomes law.
www.dezeen.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This coming from the man who has Trump Tower in Manhattan. #architecture
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If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
January 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
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🚨Staggering new data from HUD: The number of people experiencing homelessness in 2024 was the highest EVER recorded.
Families with children saw the single largest increase—up an astonishing 39 percent from last year.
www.huduser.gov/portal/sites...
Families with children saw the single largest increase—up an astonishing 39 percent from last year.
www.huduser.gov/portal/sites...
www.huduser.gov
December 27, 2024 at 4:44 PM
🚨Staggering new data from HUD: The number of people experiencing homelessness in 2024 was the highest EVER recorded.
Families with children saw the single largest increase—up an astonishing 39 percent from last year.
www.huduser.gov/portal/sites...
Families with children saw the single largest increase—up an astonishing 39 percent from last year.
www.huduser.gov/portal/sites...
Mr. Tinkles doesn’t mind the formal wear. We are still working on Pom Pom’s dress.
I may have to do last minute holiday cards.
#cats #alwayscaturday #yinzer #whosavedwho
I may have to do last minute holiday cards.
#cats #alwayscaturday #yinzer #whosavedwho
December 20, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Mr. Tinkles doesn’t mind the formal wear. We are still working on Pom Pom’s dress.
I may have to do last minute holiday cards.
#cats #alwayscaturday #yinzer #whosavedwho
I may have to do last minute holiday cards.
#cats #alwayscaturday #yinzer #whosavedwho
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Thou shalt not kill' also means 'thou shalt not let profit margins decide who lives and who dies.'
December 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Thou shalt not kill' also means 'thou shalt not let profit margins decide who lives and who dies.'
Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. Over 1 in 4 Americans live with a #disability. How are you striving for more #universaldesign whether in architecture, medicine, academics, and beyond?
Universal design invites inclusivity and deters #ageism.
Universal design invites inclusivity and deters #ageism.
December 3, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. Over 1 in 4 Americans live with a #disability. How are you striving for more #universaldesign whether in architecture, medicine, academics, and beyond?
Universal design invites inclusivity and deters #ageism.
Universal design invites inclusivity and deters #ageism.
Today is a great day to no longer work in the energy sector. Thoughts and prayers to my old coworkers 😮💨
December 2, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Today is a great day to no longer work in the energy sector. Thoughts and prayers to my old coworkers 😮💨
Anyone else having a bad case of the Mondays?
My cats to counteract the gloominess of this day.
My cats to counteract the gloominess of this day.
December 2, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Anyone else having a bad case of the Mondays?
My cats to counteract the gloominess of this day.
My cats to counteract the gloominess of this day.
May we all sleep like this 4 week old foster kitten over break.
She and her 3 siblings will need a home if you’re in the Pittsburgh area.
She and her 3 siblings will need a home if you’re in the Pittsburgh area.
November 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM
May we all sleep like this 4 week old foster kitten over break.
She and her 3 siblings will need a home if you’re in the Pittsburgh area.
She and her 3 siblings will need a home if you’re in the Pittsburgh area.
Ah yes, the disability tax.
A cutting board costs me $75 – it might cost you $10. What to know about the ‘disability tax’
Research shows disabled people need at least 28% more income than non-disabled people for a similar living standard
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Ah yes, the disability tax.
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Allegheny County finalized its provisional ballots today. County election board voted to add 1,310 ballots. About 2000 were rejected bc voters were not registered. About 1000 of them can still be appealed to courts so won't be tabulated for 2 days. triblive.com/news/politic...
Allegheny County elections board finalizes provisional ballots
Allegheny County will finish this week counting its ballots from the Nov. 5 election, completing a weekslong process that has taken place amid legal challenges and on the heels of an automatic recount...
triblive.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Allegheny County finalized its provisional ballots today. County election board voted to add 1,310 ballots. About 2000 were rejected bc voters were not registered. About 1000 of them can still be appealed to courts so won't be tabulated for 2 days. triblive.com/news/politic...