Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out! @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

It is a good thing I am a historian with low blood pressure. www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_...

www.hrw.org/report/2025/... HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT

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Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets. The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.

Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally. Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.

And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.

It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo… Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.

This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look! theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...

I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

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NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters

"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...

Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind. NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science. Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...

Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG? Bhattacharya: a non answer. #JayLies

JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose. Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that. #jaylies

#JayLies #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch

Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea. But how is that possible with such deep cuts? #jaylies #truthmatters

#jaylies #truthmatters Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.

Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters

Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research. Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡 #JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch

Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters

#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Merkley Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research? Bhattacharya The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.

#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Interesting how every Senator seems focused on aging research. Coincidence?

#JayLies! #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch

Bhattacharya says they haven't stopped some funding because clinical trials were going on. #JayLies #TruthMatters --There have been many patients abandoned during #Clinical#Trials because of the abrupt and unexpected funding cuts.

Katie Britt unwittingly explains why so-called “DEI” science matters. #JayLies #TruthMatters

#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Murray How many fewer clinical trials will there be under Trump budget? Bhattacharya I'll get back to you

There is a lot of focus on money going to research and not overhead, THIS DEMONSTRATES A FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDING in RESEARCH. Indirect money is necessary FOR RESEARCH to be conducted! #JayLies

This organization is active, mobilized, and a great resource. Give them a follow if you have not. #publichealth No #medicaid cuts

By our own @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social and @jimalwine.bsky.social! “From past statements, it is clear that Rep. Ciscomani knows the importance of Medicaid in his district. But it’s not clear that his vulnerable constituents know.“

By one of our members! “Similar Medicaid work requirements implemented in states such as in Georgia and Arkansas, have been ineffective in boosting employment and, instead, have led to coverage losses and increased poverty” www.medcentral.com/biz-policy/h...

“His history of advocacy on health issues is full of misinterpreting data, cherry-picking out-of-context snippets, moving the goalposts when his assertions are refuted, or simply ignoring research that contradicts his preconceived notions” 👏 @BruceMirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy 48hills.org/2025/06/the-...

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