Linda Genen, MD MPH
@lindagenenmd.bsky.social
Master juggler with ADHD 🤹🏻♀️ - yes I have too many tabs open & an overflowing inbox. Data geek seeking truth. Fierce supporter of women. Photographer - iPhone & Sony 📸. Hummingbird parent. Neonatologist🐣. Physician Exec
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Many of us trained @ hospitals supported by NIH grants. We are losing great minds due to the changes. I know of more than one scientist who is leaving the 🇺🇸 to continue their research in another country. We will look back years later wondering how we fell behind as a world leader in science.
Just got this passed on to us, about the damage at NIH's home campus -- the largest biomedical research institute in the world.
"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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February 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Many of us trained @ hospitals supported by NIH grants. We are losing great minds due to the changes. I know of more than one scientist who is leaving the 🇺🇸 to continue their research in another country. We will look back years later wondering how we fell behind as a world leader in science.
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The front page of the New York Times, July 31, 1965, showing LBJ signing the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965 into law in the presence of Harry Truman.
February 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The front page of the New York Times, July 31, 1965, showing LBJ signing the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965 into law in the presence of Harry Truman.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Kansas is facing the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to local health officials. This is an immediate example where we need #CDC to speak publicly, freely. #TB #pulmsky #medsky
abcnews.go.com/Health/kansa...
abcnews.go.com/Health/kansa...
Kansas faces largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history: Health officials
Kansas is currently facing the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history with 67 confirmed active cases and 79 confirmed latent cases.
abcnews.go.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Kansas is facing the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to local health officials. This is an immediate example where we need #CDC to speak publicly, freely. #TB #pulmsky #medsky
abcnews.go.com/Health/kansa...
abcnews.go.com/Health/kansa...
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🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.
January 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.
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The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
End of Term Web Archive – Preserving the Transition of a Nation | Internet Archive Blogs
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February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
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The CDC’s MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) did not come out last week.
The first time in generations.
Hasn’t come out today and I can almost assure you it will not.
Why? Trump wants it reviewed *by a political appointee*
Regardless of your view of that journal, that is censorship.
The first time in generations.
Hasn’t come out today and I can almost assure you it will not.
Why? Trump wants it reviewed *by a political appointee*
Regardless of your view of that journal, that is censorship.
January 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The CDC’s MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) did not come out last week.
The first time in generations.
Hasn’t come out today and I can almost assure you it will not.
Why? Trump wants it reviewed *by a political appointee*
Regardless of your view of that journal, that is censorship.
The first time in generations.
Hasn’t come out today and I can almost assure you it will not.
Why? Trump wants it reviewed *by a political appointee*
Regardless of your view of that journal, that is censorship.
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BREAKING: My heart
And any faith I had left in our country.
And any faith I had left in our country.
January 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BREAKING: My heart
And any faith I had left in our country.
And any faith I had left in our country.
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Caroline Kennedy, cousin to the current pick for HHS secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has penned a scathing letter warning senators about her cousin, calling him a "predator."
She also says her father and uncle would be "disgusted" by RFK, Jr. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLx...
She also says her father and uncle would be "disgusted" by RFK, Jr. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLx...
Caroline Kennedy reads her letter to Senators denouncing her “predator” cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
YouTube video by The Golden Circle
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January 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Caroline Kennedy, cousin to the current pick for HHS secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has penned a scathing letter warning senators about her cousin, calling him a "predator."
She also says her father and uncle would be "disgusted" by RFK, Jr. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLx...
She also says her father and uncle would be "disgusted" by RFK, Jr. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLx...
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Egg prices are way up. Medicaid and cancer research are shut down.
Just what people voted for.
Just what people voted for.
January 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Egg prices are way up. Medicaid and cancer research are shut down.
Just what people voted for.
Just what people voted for.
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
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"Bad Medicine" by michaelpramirez.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Bad Medicine" by michaelpramirez.com
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I am in year 2 of a 5yr NIH R01 grant that aims to bring the @3wishesprogram.bsky.social to #LA's underserved patients. It took me 3 years (4 tries) to get this grant. I have research coordinators & investigators whose salaries depend on the grant. I am so angry right now. #medsky
All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House | CNN Politics
The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I am in year 2 of a 5yr NIH R01 grant that aims to bring the @3wishesprogram.bsky.social to #LA's underserved patients. It took me 3 years (4 tries) to get this grant. I have research coordinators & investigators whose salaries depend on the grant. I am so angry right now. #medsky
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I was a #refugee. English was my 2nd language. I am an #NIH funded #physician-researcher who believes in science & human compassion. I am a #childlesscatlady. I am well aware that I am everything this administration hates, and I have no intention of going quietly into the night. #medsky
January 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I was a #refugee. English was my 2nd language. I am an #NIH funded #physician-researcher who believes in science & human compassion. I am a #childlesscatlady. I am well aware that I am everything this administration hates, and I have no intention of going quietly into the night. #medsky
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NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans
The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
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They’re stopping WIC payments.
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
Broader agreement that it to applies to discretionary spending payments (Head Start, WIC, etc).
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
They’re stopping WIC payments.
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
WIC provides nutrition (& healthcare) to pregnant women & children under 5.
Despite being massively underutilized, >50% of all US babies rely on WIC.
Every $1 spent on prenatal WIC benefits saves >$3 in healthcare expenses (mostly to taxpayers) in the 1st yr of life
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Journalists around the country begin documenting effects on their states. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
President Trump's federal funding freeze hits Medicaid in Illinois, slated to disrupt vast array of programs
The temporary federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in Illinois in 2...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Journalists around the country begin documenting effects on their states. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Trust the people closest to someone - they know the truth. Kudos to Caroline Kennedy for speaking out. The unintended consequences of placing someone without experience in this important role will have long lasting detrimental effects on science and medicine not to mention negatively impact PEOPLE.
Caroline Kennedy Urges Senators to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin a “predator” who led other family members down the path of addiction.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Trust the people closest to someone - they know the truth. Kudos to Caroline Kennedy for speaking out. The unintended consequences of placing someone without experience in this important role will have long lasting detrimental effects on science and medicine not to mention negatively impact PEOPLE.
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In 1962 author Roald Dahl's oldest child Olivia was infected with measles.
Days later she died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
This was one year before the first measles vaccine.
In 1986 he wrote a heartfelt letter to parents about the importance of vaccines.
Days later she died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
This was one year before the first measles vaccine.
In 1986 he wrote a heartfelt letter to parents about the importance of vaccines.
January 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In 1962 author Roald Dahl's oldest child Olivia was infected with measles.
Days later she died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
This was one year before the first measles vaccine.
In 1986 he wrote a heartfelt letter to parents about the importance of vaccines.
Days later she died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
This was one year before the first measles vaccine.
In 1986 he wrote a heartfelt letter to parents about the importance of vaccines.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
Excellent summary of history and future for menopause treatment options. We lost 2 decades of research on the effects of HRT; glad this topic which affects EVERY woman is gaining traction. #MedSky #ObSky #menopause
Few medical options are typically presented to people going through menopause, but t outlook for managing it is now starting to change. A feature in Nature outlines the emerging therapies, which includes a relook at hormone replacement therapy. #Medsky 🧪
The new science of menopause: these emerging therapies could change women’s health
Researchers are exploring how to prolong ovarian life and revisiting hormone replacement therapy — a once routine treatment that has fallen out of favour.
go.nature.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Excellent summary of history and future for menopause treatment options. We lost 2 decades of research on the effects of HRT; glad this topic which affects EVERY woman is gaining traction. #MedSky #ObSky #menopause