Sam Mendez, PhD
@samuelanimates.bsky.social
Research: health literacy, media, and tech
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Portfolio: https://samuelanimates.com/
Public Health 🛟 feed: https://bsky.app/profile/samuelanimates.bsky.social/feed/aaaarylo7rb2e
Public Health starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/EgMQxe9
Just posted a new research review on AI tools for health communiocation. Can ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini actually help health professionals create better patient education? My usual refrain: these tools are not the cure-alls the companies selling them want you to believe
#MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky #commsky
#MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky #commsky
AI Tools for Health Materials: A Research-Based Guide for Health Professionals
Can ChatGPT write good patient education? I analyzed the research. Three key findings every health professional should know.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Summary graphic for these steps to tell your public health story
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Summary graphic for these steps to tell your public health story
In the Public Health Communications Collaborative, we're talking about how to share our public health stories. The local effect of policy shifts and budget cuts may not be apparent to your community without someone telling the story.
Here are the tips we're learning:
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#MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky
Here are the tips we're learning:
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#MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky
October 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Communicating about vaccines can be a challenge. Public Health Communications Collaborative has developed a library of vaccine resources so you don’t have to go it alone, such as the flyer below.
You can find more resources here: publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
You can find more resources here: publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
October 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Communicating about vaccines can be a challenge. Public Health Communications Collaborative has developed a library of vaccine resources so you don’t have to go it alone, such as the flyer below.
You can find more resources here: publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
You can find more resources here: publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
In case any of these are helpful for folks job hunting in the health space,
Reposting for feeds:
#episky #phdsky #publichealth #academicsky
Reposting for feeds:
#episky #phdsky #publichealth #academicsky
Updated thread with US/Canada job postings in Public Health that might be relevant for folks with research backgrounds
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
2025 PH Postings
docs.google.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In case any of these are helpful for folks job hunting in the health space,
Reposting for feeds:
#episky #phdsky #publichealth #academicsky
Reposting for feeds:
#episky #phdsky #publichealth #academicsky
Reposting for the #publichealth feed
We’re hiring a Public Health Preparedness Program Manager to help us plan for and respond to emergencies. Full-time with a hybrid option and strong benefits. Apply by on Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Southeastern-Idaho-Public-Health-1
September 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Reposting for the #publichealth feed
Updated thread with US/Canada job postings in Public Health that might be relevant for folks with research backgrounds
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
2025 PH Postings
docs.google.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Updated thread with US/Canada job postings in Public Health that might be relevant for folks with research backgrounds
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
150+ additions in September
#medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
👋 I am excited to announce that I am part of a new cohort of Public Health Communications Collaborative Ambassadors this fall. Follow along as I share new, timely resources for #PublicHealth professionals as a #PHCCAmbassador
#medsky #episky #scicomm
#medsky #episky #scicomm
July 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
👋 I am excited to announce that I am part of a new cohort of Public Health Communications Collaborative Ambassadors this fall. Follow along as I share new, timely resources for #PublicHealth professionals as a #PHCCAmbassador
#medsky #episky #scicomm
#medsky #episky #scicomm
In my latest newsletter, I break down 3 practical options for public health professionals who want to experiment with generative AI but have privacy and environmental concerns.
Good news: you have options. Thread below. Read more here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/privat...
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
Good news: you have options. Thread below. Read more here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/privat...
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
3 Private AI Tools for Health Professionals
Run AI locally with GPT4All, chat privately with DuckDuckGo, or analyze content with SHeLL Editor. Three tools for health professionals.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In my latest newsletter, I break down 3 practical options for public health professionals who want to experiment with generative AI but have privacy and environmental concerns.
Good news: you have options. Thread below. Read more here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/privat...
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
Good news: you have options. Thread below. Read more here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/privat...
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
Is AI Overhyped in Health Communication?
My latest newsletter issue highlights how data quality puts practical limits on the promises of AI.
Evidence, not industry hype, should drive our tech choices. Sometimes that means AI. Sometimes it means a simple keyword list.
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
My latest newsletter issue highlights how data quality puts practical limits on the promises of AI.
Evidence, not industry hype, should drive our tech choices. Sometimes that means AI. Sometimes it means a simple keyword list.
🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
3 Data Quality Problems That Deflate AI Hype in Health Communication
Real research reveals why AI isn't always the answer for health communication. Learn how data redundancy, unclear standards, and simple tools challenge AI hype
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June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM