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Randi Foraker
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Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics & Medical Epidemiology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Passionate about ♥️ health.
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Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We are free and will continue to move and shape the world accordingly. Every day. adriennemareebrown.net/2019/12/01/o...
optimism and practice – adrienne maree brown
adriennemareebrown.net
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join me in 2 weeks at UPenn’s 7th Annual Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics Research Day. My talk is “From Data to Decisions: AI’s Impact on Personalized Healthcare Delivery”. Use the link below to register for this in-person event.
2025 DBEI Research Day - Penn DBEI
Discover the latest news, research breakthroughs, and expert insights from Penn’s DBEI, advancing biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics to shape population health.
dbei.med.upenn.edu
February 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Executive wants to frame the NIH indirects cut as $4B in savings.

But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
Direct Economic Contributions
NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation.
www.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Black History Month begins today. Take a moment to learn about the contributions of Black Iowans and the ways Iowa was at the forefront of civil rights.

educate.iowa.gov/headline-sto...
February 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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A reminder that HIPAA applies regardless of a patient’s immigration status.

A 6-year-old article from the AMA with evergreen guidance for healthcare providers facing this situation:

www.ama-assn.org/delivering-c...
A colleague wants to call ICE on a patient. What should you do?
Concerns over a patient’s immigration status can create uncertainty and stress in clinic. These five legal points add clarity.
www.ama-assn.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"I didn't make up the problems," the author responded. "All I did was look around at the problems we're neglecting now and give them about 30 years to grow into full-fledged disasters."
Octavia Butler predicted fire disaster in Los Angeles in 1993 book 'Parable of the Sower'
Since the fires began, Butler's works have been cited for anticipating a world - and, particularly, a Los Angeles - wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity.
abc7.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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A moment of immense gratitude to 35k Bluesky-ers who are following me 🫶

I promise to repay that trust:
* by continuing to share good science
* by empowering us all to protect health
* by sharing & amplifying others’ work
* by doing my darndest to not just protect, but also grow, our 🧪🩺🛟 community
December 21, 2024 at 7:09 PM
ACMI fellows - join us in Puerto Rico! Our theme this year is Charting the Future of ACMI. The retreat offers a unique blend of structured discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative activities in a relaxing atmosphere.
@amiainformatics.bsky.social
ACMI 2025 Retreat
Registration is now open!
amia.org
December 19, 2024 at 2:12 AM
“Many of us were told a version of history since we were children, which wanted us to believe that the course of humanity was led only by men. But little by little this vision has been reversed,” Claudia Sheinbaum said in her inauguration speech. “It is time for women.”
Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women - Ranked 2024 List
Discover the most powerful and influential women in the world, ranked by Forbes. Explore profiles of remarkable leaders shaping industries, economies, and society globally.
www.forbes.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:51 AM
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Eli Lilly, the company that makes the blockbuster weight loss treatment Zepbound, will start studying its obesity products as treatments for alcohol and drug addiction.
Eli Lilly to test obesity medications as treatments for alcohol and drug addiction, CEO says
Eli Lilly will start studying its obesity products as treatments for alcohol and drug abuse, making it the first major drugmaker to do so, its CEO said.
buff.ly
December 14, 2024 at 9:55 PM
A master’s degree in Health Informatics yields a comprehensive understanding of healthcare computer systems, and how to effectively manage health data for the good of patients and improved healthcare delivery.

Ask me about our residential and executive programs at Mizzou!
6 Highest-Paying Master’s Degrees To Pursue In 2025
If you're enroling on a master's degree program in 2025, you should evaluate its return on investment. Here are six high-paying master's degrees to study in 2025.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Our electronic health record-based clinical decision support tool was effective at promoting cardiovascular health discussions during routine follow-up care for survivors and recommendations to consult primary care.
Effectiveness of a Cardiovascular Health Electronic Health Record Application for Cancer Survivors in Community Oncology Practice: Results From WF-1804CD | Journal of Clinical Oncology
PURPOSEGuidelines recommend cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment and counseling for cancer survivors. This study evaluated the automated heart-health assessment (AH-HA) clinical decision support tool t...
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November 27, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Thanksgiving Eve will mark 3 months without Rob. I’m grateful to have experienced love and life with him, if just for a short while. Season 2 of Tex Mex Motors premiered today, and while I’m not quite ready to watch it, I’m proud of him and the cast and crew for making the show part of his legacy ♥️
November 23, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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Oscar winner.. 😅
November 21, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Primary care has a central role in patient care across the life span and is in a strategic position to promote Life’s Essential 8 and improve cardiovascular health in the United States ♥️
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The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life's Essential 8
professional.heart.org
November 19, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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Dr. Sadiya Khan discusses race and updates to the @ahascience.bsky.social AHA PREVENT risk prediction models with UACR, A1C and social deprivation index to improve equity
#AHA24 #cardiosky #Medsky
November 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
What a great #AHA24 Scientific Sessions ♥️ @ahascience.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 11:21 PM