Martha Carter
@marthacarterwv.bsky.social
Nurse-Midwife, former Community Health Center CEO, West Virginian. Health policy & funding, practice-based research; sometimes basketweaver, gardener, traveler.
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Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
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What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain - KFF Health News
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
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Judge rules WV National Guard’s deployment in D.C. is lawful; dismisses case without prejudice westvirginiawatch.com/2025/11/10/j...
Judge rules WV National Guard’s deployment in D.C. is lawful; dismisses case without prejudice • West Virginia Watch
Judge Lindsay dismissed a lawsuit that questioned whether Gov. Morrisey acted lawfully when he sent members of the National Guard to Washington, D.C.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Judge rules WV National Guard’s deployment in D.C. is lawful; dismisses case without prejudice westvirginiawatch.com/2025/11/10/j...
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I want to remind everyone as we discuss the CPI/inflation numbers today, from July 30: "The Bureau of Labor Statistics is reducing or ending the collection of data that is used to calculate the Consumer Price Index." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
Cuts to Data Collection May Erode Reliability of Economic Statistics
www.nytimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I want to remind everyone as we discuss the CPI/inflation numbers today, from July 30: "The Bureau of Labor Statistics is reducing or ending the collection of data that is used to calculate the Consumer Price Index." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/b...
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This is from July 2025. This has always been the case. Why hasn’t the government acted to tackle misinformation on vaccines. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
See also study from buffalo below @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
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See also study from buffalo below @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
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New study confirms far higher risk of blood clots from COVID-19, than from vaccines
A health data study confirms the risk of blood clots is far higher from COVID-19 infection than from vaccination.
www.hdruk.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
This is from July 2025. This has always been the case. Why hasn’t the government acted to tackle misinformation on vaccines. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
See also study from buffalo below @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
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See also study from buffalo below @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
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"Working with the Kennedy and his administration in any format or even praising them for saying one thing that happens to be correct is a form of sane washing.” @drjengunter.bsky.social on MAHA’s Trojan horse strategy vajenda.substack.com/p/hijacking-...
Hijacking Health: MAHA’s Trojan Horse Strategy
How MAHA’s Safety Rhetoric Masks Regressive Policies and Medical Disinformation
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June 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"Working with the Kennedy and his administration in any format or even praising them for saying one thing that happens to be correct is a form of sane washing.” @drjengunter.bsky.social on MAHA’s Trojan horse strategy vajenda.substack.com/p/hijacking-...
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Holding all vets & Gold Star families in our hearts this weekend. Our fallen heroes are not forgotten. Your grief is not forgotten.
We will keep their memories alive. We will honor their sacrifices by standing for the rights they fought to protect.
We will keep their memories alive. We will honor their sacrifices by standing for the rights they fought to protect.
For many veterans, Memorial Day is a time of reflection. It can be a dull ache. It can be a visceral pain. Please bear in mind that for so many veterans & Gold Star families, there is no Happy in Memorial Day.
To our veterans, I can only wish you some moments of peace as we remember your friends.
To our veterans, I can only wish you some moments of peace as we remember your friends.
May 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Holding all vets & Gold Star families in our hearts this weekend. Our fallen heroes are not forgotten. Your grief is not forgotten.
We will keep their memories alive. We will honor their sacrifices by standing for the rights they fought to protect.
We will keep their memories alive. We will honor their sacrifices by standing for the rights they fought to protect.
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youtube.com/shorts/CuSwN... I made some people big mad with this one
The Dangers of Raw Milk
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
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May 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
youtube.com/shorts/CuSwN... I made some people big mad with this one
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The real "one and done." Remarkable new data supporting the HPV vaccine prevention of cancer.
www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/h... by @matthewherper.bsky.social @statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/h... by @matthewherper.bsky.social @statnews.com
U.S. government researchers present 'phenomenal' new data on HPV vaccines
A new study seems to confirm that a single dose of the vaccine used to prevent HPV infection is just as effective as two — and, therefore, also helps to prevent cancer.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The real "one and done." Remarkable new data supporting the HPV vaccine prevention of cancer.
www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/h... by @matthewherper.bsky.social @statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/h... by @matthewherper.bsky.social @statnews.com
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🏥HHS ELIMINATIONS💀
We have created a list of all agency and program eliminations proposed in the HHS 2026 Budget.
Feds: Please let us know if you have any clarity to share.
The cuts are massive. Reach out if you would like a PDF or xlsx
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
@altfda.altgov.info
We have created a list of all agency and program eliminations proposed in the HHS 2026 Budget.
Feds: Please let us know if you have any clarity to share.
The cuts are massive. Reach out if you would like a PDF or xlsx
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
@altfda.altgov.info
April 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🏥HHS ELIMINATIONS💀
We have created a list of all agency and program eliminations proposed in the HHS 2026 Budget.
Feds: Please let us know if you have any clarity to share.
The cuts are massive. Reach out if you would like a PDF or xlsx
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
@altfda.altgov.info
We have created a list of all agency and program eliminations proposed in the HHS 2026 Budget.
Feds: Please let us know if you have any clarity to share.
The cuts are massive. Reach out if you would like a PDF or xlsx
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
@altfda.altgov.info
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Everyone who works for PRAMS (the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) at CDC was terminated today. That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/prams...
PRAMS Shuttered for Good
In the first weeks of the administration I wrote a number of...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Everyone who works for PRAMS (the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) at CDC was terminated today. That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/prams...
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Of course they are.
March 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Of course they are.
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One of the oddest — and distinct — attributes of modern GOP politics is the sheer confidence so many Republicans have tearing down things they fundamentally and clearly do not understand at all.
oh my god -- Comer thinks "editorial standards" literally refers to standards for editorials and is corrected by the NPR head
March 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
One of the oddest — and distinct — attributes of modern GOP politics is the sheer confidence so many Republicans have tearing down things they fundamentally and clearly do not understand at all.
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This discussion between @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and Fareed Zakaria on the Trump administration's foreign policy is outstanding. Depthful information and insightful perspective to the last minute.
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
The Dark Heart of Trump’s Foreign Policy
With Fareed Zakaria
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The Dark Heart of Trump’s Foreign Policy
With Fareed Zakaria
open.spotify.com/episode/1ehB...
youtu.be/305ZAppMlN8?...
The Dark Heart of Trump's Foreign Policy | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
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March 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This discussion between @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and Fareed Zakaria on the Trump administration's foreign policy is outstanding. Depthful information and insightful perspective to the last minute.
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New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
March 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
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Things pediatricians are scared of:
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
February 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Things pediatricians are scared of:
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
Grapes
Hot dogs
Lawn mowers
Unmounted TVs
Babies on laps in cars
Riders without helmets
Ungated pools
Crib bumpers
Trampolines
Hot tubs
Guns
Things pediatricians are not scared of:
Any/all the vaccines
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Measles isn’t just a rash. Sure it can be sometimes, but it can also lead to death.
The 1st death has been recorded in West Texas outbreak.
I commend the many parents coming forward now and getting their kids protected. It’s never too late to get a vaccine.
apnews.com/article/meas...
The 1st death has been recorded in West Texas outbreak.
I commend the many parents coming forward now and getting their kids protected. It’s never too late to get a vaccine.
apnews.com/article/meas...
First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people
A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas. It's the first since the outbreak began late last month.
apnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Measles isn’t just a rash. Sure it can be sometimes, but it can also lead to death.
The 1st death has been recorded in West Texas outbreak.
I commend the many parents coming forward now and getting their kids protected. It’s never too late to get a vaccine.
apnews.com/article/meas...
The 1st death has been recorded in West Texas outbreak.
I commend the many parents coming forward now and getting their kids protected. It’s never too late to get a vaccine.
apnews.com/article/meas...
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Critics of the ACA's Medicaid expansion describe enrollees as "able-bodied." But, they're also largely working people who are in low-wage jobs that don't have good health benefits, part of what's now the Republican voter base.
February 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Critics of the ACA's Medicaid expansion describe enrollees as "able-bodied." But, they're also largely working people who are in low-wage jobs that don't have good health benefits, part of what's now the Republican voter base.
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Scientific data isn’t political—it’s essential. ACOG calls on policymakers to protect scientific integrity: make research freely available, safeguard expertise, invest in medical innovation, and expand access to evidence-based care. Read our full statement: bit.ly/40FIk13
February 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Scientific data isn’t political—it’s essential. ACOG calls on policymakers to protect scientific integrity: make research freely available, safeguard expertise, invest in medical innovation, and expand access to evidence-based care. Read our full statement: bit.ly/40FIk13
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"We are grateful for the court’s decision to pause these harmful Executive Orders while it takes a careful look at how the orders blatantly violate our Constitution. As our complaint states, in the United States, there is no King.” Full statement: bit.ly/4beydF9
February 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"We are grateful for the court’s decision to pause these harmful Executive Orders while it takes a careful look at how the orders blatantly violate our Constitution. As our complaint states, in the United States, there is no King.” Full statement: bit.ly/4beydF9
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Using our “global strength” to force an invaded country into concessions with an invader makes us complicit with the invader. It’s like returning an abuse victim to the abuser’s home. Shameful. Wrong. Un-American.
February 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Using our “global strength” to force an invaded country into concessions with an invader makes us complicit with the invader. It’s like returning an abuse victim to the abuser’s home. Shameful. Wrong. Un-American.
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Georgia created an experimental alternative to Medicaid expansion that requires enrollees to prove they're working, studying or volunteering. Only 6,500 participants have enrolled in the first 18 months — roughly 75% fewer than the state estimated for year one.
Georgia Touts Its Medicaid Experiment as a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
Only 6,500 participants have enrolled in a program that has cost taxpayers more than $86 million — a warning for other states looking to impose restrictions on Medicaid in a second Trump presidency.
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February 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Georgia created an experimental alternative to Medicaid expansion that requires enrollees to prove they're working, studying or volunteering. Only 6,500 participants have enrolled in the first 18 months — roughly 75% fewer than the state estimated for year one.
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Whatever else emerges in time about the Delta crash in Canada, one thing is certain: the importance & amazing professionalism of flight attendants who safely evacuated the plane in a matter of seconds.
February 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Whatever else emerges in time about the Delta crash in Canada, one thing is certain: the importance & amazing professionalism of flight attendants who safely evacuated the plane in a matter of seconds.
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This afternoon, the top FDA food official responsible for overseeing America's food safety and inspections resigned from the federal government.
Top FDA Food Administrator Resigns After Mass Layoffs
This individual was responsible for overseeing our nation's food safety
meidasnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This afternoon, the top FDA food official responsible for overseeing America's food safety and inspections resigned from the federal government.