Kathy
@khoop.bsky.social
Live life, share joy, give grace, be kind.
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Good advice!
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What To Do When There Is Nothing To Be Done
Understanding our reality can feel immobilizing, but it doesn't have to be. Here are strategies you can use to fight for the future you want — even when it seems there is nothing you can do.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Good advice!
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New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
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Eastern Bluebird
Softly beauty comes to us.
It often gently whispers.
We have to move past the noise
In order to hear its calm reassurance...
Softly beauty comes to us.
It often gently whispers.
We have to move past the noise
In order to hear its calm reassurance...
January 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Eastern Bluebird
Softly beauty comes to us.
It often gently whispers.
We have to move past the noise
In order to hear its calm reassurance...
Softly beauty comes to us.
It often gently whispers.
We have to move past the noise
In order to hear its calm reassurance...
Just a squirrel chilling with an apple chunk.
January 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just a squirrel chilling with an apple chunk.
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I tried to dissect the ties that bind the two New Year’s Day acts of violence by Army soldiers…and the many more that don’t on the latest ‘On Democracy with FPWellman’ now on @meidastouch.com and the ‘On Democracy Channel’! We know a lot but questions linger Watch now! youtu.be/GUCgf9BY1Gs?...
Veteran SPEAKS OUT on ATTACKS by Army Vet and Green Beret | On Democracy
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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January 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I tried to dissect the ties that bind the two New Year’s Day acts of violence by Army soldiers…and the many more that don’t on the latest ‘On Democracy with FPWellman’ now on @meidastouch.com and the ‘On Democracy Channel’! We know a lot but questions linger Watch now! youtu.be/GUCgf9BY1Gs?...
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Stunning: NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula
The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, 8.7 magnitude young central star, SAO 20575.
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, 8.7 magnitude young central star, SAO 20575.
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
January 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Stunning: NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula
The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, 8.7 magnitude young central star, SAO 20575.
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
The "bubble" is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot, 8.7 magnitude young central star, SAO 20575.
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
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Gray squirrel chilling in the peanut crock.
December 28, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Gray squirrel chilling in the peanut crock.
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Blue birds huddling together for warmth
December 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Blue birds huddling together for warmth
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NFA is proud to issue this press release! Our letter opposing RFK Jr.’s nomination surpassed 1000 signatures from nurses & supporters across the country. Let’s keep it up!
The voices of nurses will not be silent when it comes to advocating for the health of patients & communities!
The voices of nurses will not be silent when it comes to advocating for the health of patients & communities!
December 20, 2024 at 12:55 AM
NFA is proud to issue this press release! Our letter opposing RFK Jr.’s nomination surpassed 1000 signatures from nurses & supporters across the country. Let’s keep it up!
The voices of nurses will not be silent when it comes to advocating for the health of patients & communities!
The voices of nurses will not be silent when it comes to advocating for the health of patients & communities!
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A new @rooseveltinstitute.bsky.social report is sounding the alarm on “Uber for nursing.”
Hospitals are using gig apps for nursing, with some nurses paying to bid on shifts and offering to work for less to win those bids.
The full extent of this 'gig nursing' is unknown.
Hospitals are using gig apps for nursing, with some nurses paying to bid on shifts and offering to work for less to win those bids.
The full extent of this 'gig nursing' is unknown.
‘Uber for nursing’: alarm over use of AI to aid US nurses and healthcare
Report by Roosevelt institutes argues apps encourages nurses to work for less pay and can threaten patient wellbeing
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
A new @rooseveltinstitute.bsky.social report is sounding the alarm on “Uber for nursing.”
Hospitals are using gig apps for nursing, with some nurses paying to bid on shifts and offering to work for less to win those bids.
The full extent of this 'gig nursing' is unknown.
Hospitals are using gig apps for nursing, with some nurses paying to bid on shifts and offering to work for less to win those bids.
The full extent of this 'gig nursing' is unknown.
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Out-of-pocket health expenditure of 10% or more of their household budget is placing 1 in 8 people worldwide at risk of poverty.
Governments must adequately invest in #HealthForAll and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.
bit.ly/3OGl5hA
Governments must adequately invest in #HealthForAll and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.
bit.ly/3OGl5hA
December 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Out-of-pocket health expenditure of 10% or more of their household budget is placing 1 in 8 people worldwide at risk of poverty.
Governments must adequately invest in #HealthForAll and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.
bit.ly/3OGl5hA
Governments must adequately invest in #HealthForAll and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.
bit.ly/3OGl5hA
Cattitude, toe beans, and big paws!
December 9, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Cattitude, toe beans, and big paws!
My snake plant is flowering for the first time!
December 9, 2024 at 12:09 PM
My snake plant is flowering for the first time!
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Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or pro...
www.asahq.org
December 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...