Joanna
@joannavolavka.bsky.social
Semi-professional storyteller and art dabbler with a permanent case of wanderlust (and a cat named Caspian).
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It's #NationalPublicHealthWeek, for three decades, National Public Health Week has been a cornerstone in advancing health equity, improving community well-being and championing policies that protect and promote public health.
Follow the thread to learn more 👇🧵
Follow the thread to learn more 👇🧵
April 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's #NationalPublicHealthWeek, for three decades, National Public Health Week has been a cornerstone in advancing health equity, improving community well-being and championing policies that protect and promote public health.
Follow the thread to learn more 👇🧵
Follow the thread to learn more 👇🧵
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A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
April 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
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As my cat has settled into his Old Man Cat form, he's started relaxing a lot more and one of the delightful things about this is Full Body Cat Hugs. If I scoop him onto my chest, he will flop his whole body onto my torso so I can give him a solid hug while he purrs and it's one of the best feelings.
April 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
As my cat has settled into his Old Man Cat form, he's started relaxing a lot more and one of the delightful things about this is Full Body Cat Hugs. If I scoop him onto my chest, he will flop his whole body onto my torso so I can give him a solid hug while he purrs and it's one of the best feelings.
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THURSDAY ART SHOW! If you are a working artist (i.e. you depend on income from your art) just respond to this post with your non-pornographic, non-violent, non-AI generated ✨CAT-RELATED✨ art/crafts and I will repost! From now until 8 pm EST. Include any relevant links like your website or etsy!
March 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
THURSDAY ART SHOW! If you are a working artist (i.e. you depend on income from your art) just respond to this post with your non-pornographic, non-violent, non-AI generated ✨CAT-RELATED✨ art/crafts and I will repost! From now until 8 pm EST. Include any relevant links like your website or etsy!
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The fatality rate for bird flu in cats is staggeringly high (up to 90% depending on the study).
Outdoor cats are at highest risk.
Keep your cats inside. Don’t feed them raw food. Keep them away from birds (especially water birds). Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with livestock
Outdoor cats are at highest risk.
Keep your cats inside. Don’t feed them raw food. Keep them away from birds (especially water birds). Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with livestock
New Jersey reports H5 avian flu cluster in cats
The cats had no known exposure to infected poultry, livestock, raw milk, or raw meat, but roamed freely outdoors where they may have been exposed to wild birds or other animals.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Jimmy B/Flickr cc
The cats had no known exposure to infected poultry, livestock, raw milk, or raw meat, but roamed freely outdoors where they may have been exposed to wild birds or other animals.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Jimmy B/Flickr cc
February 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The fatality rate for bird flu in cats is staggeringly high (up to 90% depending on the study).
Outdoor cats are at highest risk.
Keep your cats inside. Don’t feed them raw food. Keep them away from birds (especially water birds). Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with livestock
Outdoor cats are at highest risk.
Keep your cats inside. Don’t feed them raw food. Keep them away from birds (especially water birds). Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with livestock
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John Green as “Silly Ray Cyrus” as part of the 2025 @projectforawesome.bsky.social #p4a2025
February 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
John Green as “Silly Ray Cyrus” as part of the 2025 @projectforawesome.bsky.social #p4a2025
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The Project for Awesome is a very fun and silly but also important event that raises millions of dollars for global health and other charities voted on by YOU. It has just begun. Please join us at ProjectforAwesome.com/live
February 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Project for Awesome is a very fun and silly but also important event that raises millions of dollars for global health and other charities voted on by YOU. It has just begun. Please join us at ProjectforAwesome.com/live
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Evergreen reminder to please use alt text, always, but *especially* when sharing images with important information.
Accessibility is critical.
Most people on here won't reshare posts without it, which means critical information isn't being shared.
Accessibility is critical.
Most people on here won't reshare posts without it, which means critical information isn't being shared.
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Evergreen reminder to please use alt text, always, but *especially* when sharing images with important information.
Accessibility is critical.
Most people on here won't reshare posts without it, which means critical information isn't being shared.
Accessibility is critical.
Most people on here won't reshare posts without it, which means critical information isn't being shared.
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We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
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Of course, we've got the Sparkling Consequences designs with even more options added in the shop. I'm honestly a huge fan of the gold text but love all the varieties.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Of course, we've got the Sparkling Consequences designs with even more options added in the shop. I'm honestly a huge fan of the gold text but love all the varieties.
bsky.app/profile/berr...
bsky.app/profile/berr...
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I'm going to bump this on a regular basis. ASISTA helps persons experiencing domestic abuse/sexual assault/human trafficking who do not have documentation--who cannot call for help, go to emergency room. People being targeted by ICE. EVERY DOLLAR HELPS KEEP THEIR DOORS OPEN.
Hey, I'm going to ask your help in raising an achievable amount of money to help an organization (the head of which I have known since the age of 8) stay open. They assist immigrant survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. It's called ASISTA, and they need money urgently:
shorturl.at/O12lB
shorturl.at/O12lB
Maureen Johnson's Fundraising Page
secure.asistahelp.org
January 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I'm going to bump this on a regular basis. ASISTA helps persons experiencing domestic abuse/sexual assault/human trafficking who do not have documentation--who cannot call for help, go to emergency room. People being targeted by ICE. EVERY DOLLAR HELPS KEEP THEIR DOORS OPEN.
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The first set of #SparklingConsequences merch is live in the shop!
There are a few more variations and additional merch options are coming soon.
muchiercreations.etsy.com
There are a few more variations and additional merch options are coming soon.
muchiercreations.etsy.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The first set of #SparklingConsequences merch is live in the shop!
There are a few more variations and additional merch options are coming soon.
muchiercreations.etsy.com
There are a few more variations and additional merch options are coming soon.
muchiercreations.etsy.com
I love my crabby tabby.
January 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I love my crabby tabby.
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Here is a thread of California animal welfare orgs who need donations to help deal with the wildfire crisis (but they VERY DESPERATELY need adopters and foster homes too if you live close enough to help in that way):
1. Los Angeles County Animal Care: ambvzmmw.donorsupport.co/page/FUNAFLE...
1. Los Angeles County Animal Care: ambvzmmw.donorsupport.co/page/FUNAFLE...
Help Stop Animal Suffering
Your gift to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation will help sustain programs that benefit animals in so many ways. From emergency rescue to life-saving medical care and adoption programs, you...
ambvzmmw.donorsupport.co
January 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Here is a thread of California animal welfare orgs who need donations to help deal with the wildfire crisis (but they VERY DESPERATELY need adopters and foster homes too if you live close enough to help in that way):
1. Los Angeles County Animal Care: ambvzmmw.donorsupport.co/page/FUNAFLE...
1. Los Angeles County Animal Care: ambvzmmw.donorsupport.co/page/FUNAFLE...
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SoCal friends, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. A few things I wish I’d known as we evacuated ahead of a wildfire (that took our home in 2021) 🧵
January 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
SoCal friends, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. A few things I wish I’d known as we evacuated ahead of a wildfire (that took our home in 2021) 🧵
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Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
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Here is an ongoing list of LA restaurants that are offering shelter, food, and support to first responders and evacuees:
bit.ly/LAaid
bit.ly/LAaid
L.A. restaurants offering shelter, discounts and food to fire evacuees and first responders
These L.A. restaurants and coffee shops are staying open to shelter evacuees, offering discounts and, in some cases, free food to evacuees and first responders to the numerous ongoing fires in Souther...
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January 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Here is an ongoing list of LA restaurants that are offering shelter, food, and support to first responders and evacuees:
bit.ly/LAaid
bit.ly/LAaid
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If you see this post, post a pic from your device without explanation
December 30, 2024 at 11:35 AM
If you see this post, post a pic from your device without explanation
If you see this post, post a pic from your device without explanation
December 30, 2024 at 6:40 AM
If you see this post, post a pic from your device without explanation
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Huge night here at NYU. An undergrad trying to fix their grade accidentally discovered how to email 11,000 instructors on a secret group email list, unifying the faculty like no one before. I have hundreds of email replies in my inbox. And apparently Onions, the puppy, has just been granted tenure.
Someone just sent a photo of their dog, Onions, to an 11,000 person faculty listserv, adorable
December 30, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Huge night here at NYU. An undergrad trying to fix their grade accidentally discovered how to email 11,000 instructors on a secret group email list, unifying the faculty like no one before. I have hundreds of email replies in my inbox. And apparently Onions, the puppy, has just been granted tenure.