I have a new poem out in Sheila-Na-Gig's most recent issue. I wrote this a few years ago and happy to finally see it out in the world! sheilanagigblog.com/poetry-archi...

As someone with hearing loss, this is very cool! Pitt audiologists have made a hearing aid dashboard to help consumers navigate through the OTC aids on the market. And, it's non-industry sponsored: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

UPMC is closing its outpatient methadone program by Nov. 28, as it was unable to find an alternate location after the building's landlord refused to renew the lease. More on the impact here: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

In this @hannamwebster.bsky.social piece I’m quoted (from a recent lecture I gave) regarding vaccine policy and infectious disease preparedness. It’s not good and the US is not well prepared nor resilient to these threats www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

I wrote about how bereaved parents are using AI to resurrect their kids lost to fentanyl. Many say it's helped them heal. Others say it's "kind of like an addiction." More here: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

I wrote about how bereaved parents are using AI to resurrect their kids lost to fentanyl. Many say it's helped them heal. Others say it's "kind of like an addiction." More here: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

A 14-state Governors Public Health Alliance forms in response to a break from scientific consensus at the federal level — Pa. is not one of the states. More here: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

It’s time to start listening to Mitski again

Have you heard a lot about detoxing online? I looked into "detox" products and their claims: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

COVID-19 cases are again creeping up in Allegheny County, after the region hit a low point mid-June. Here's what to know: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

On Friday, I went to Harrisburg to hear directly from parents who have lost children to fentanyl — and what they think is the best way forward to end the crisis. TL;DR: They don't always agree. www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

CDC website has been updated… (Deb Houry, the CDC's chief medical officer, resigned yesterday, meaning that the agency's top two leadership posts are now vacant)

Shapiro joins a citizen's petition to ask the FDA to review regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone, which some health officials see as burdensome. W/ @benkail.bsky.social www.post-gazette.com/news/politic...

Advocates for trans rights have hoped Gov. Shapiro would be more vocal regarding recent gender care cuts. Behind closed doors, constituents are saying he's been more vocal. Read my latest to get a look at a private roundtable he held with a dozen trans teens: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Allegheny County police and emergency services have confirmed one dead and two are unaccounted for.

BREAKING: An explosion at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works plant has led to multiple injuries, and the situation is developing. Multiple AHN locations and UPMC Mercy have reported receiving patients from the site. Follow live updates here: www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...

Gov. Shapiro @governor.pa.gov has joined a lawsuit with 22 other states suing the Trump Administration over its attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. More than half of PP patients rely on Medicaid: www.post-gazette.com/news/politic...

What is 7-OH? Here's why a key government health agency is moving to restrict this new opioid, which is widely available at gas stations, smoke shops and online: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

"At first, I felt nothing. And then I felt fear." Loved this Anna Russell @newyorker.com essay about pregnancy, illness, rest & what it means to be a (working) woman in society thru it all. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

I can’t stop thinking about Rebecca Shapass’ “Tempus Fugit,” especially the video, and Vivian Caccuri’s “I Hear My Blood Singing,” at the Mattress Factory. I want to go back just to watch that video again. Highly recommend!!

When is a sunburn cause for concern?

I have two poems out in @oneart.bsky.social today! I'm really happy with these ones. ✨ oneartpoetry.com/2025/07/24/t...

HHS just reported that a key federal vaccine regulator group has voted to remove thimerosal from all flu vaccines. What is thimerosal? Here's my primer: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Pittsburghers who rely on public transit to commute discuss how the heat waves have impacted them: "It's a horrible experience", said one rider on Thursday. www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Even if they did profit (which they should) it doesn’t change the fact that vaccines are a value to human life www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/w...

The award includes one of my favorite stories I've written, about how clothing is a key aspect of health and well being for trans people. I interviewed a trans seamstress who makes gender-affirming clothing and alterations: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Late to the party but I'm happy to announce the Pennsylvania News Media Association has awarded me Second Place in diversity reporting for my coverage of gender care bans on the trans population, the trans experience as well as overdose death impact: panewsmedia.org/wp-content/u... #keystones

“The information being put out by the federal government leadership is just wrong and we can’t let that stand,” www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Just found out I've been nominated in @pghcitypaper.com's Best Of 2025 for Best Poet & Best Writer! ✨ You can vote for me every day until July 26 ✨ posting.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/B...

Measles cases just hit a 33-year high in the U.S... Kids are being hospitalized. Some are dying - this was preventable. Instead, RFK is dismantling ACIP and replacing them with anti-vaxxers www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

In this @hannamwebster.bsky.social piece I’m quoted about how the ACIP’s actions regarding thimerosal can only be seen as motivated to sow distrust in vaccines and clearly no scientifically or rationally based www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

A new Pitt study found the alcohol abuse med, disulfiram, protected against cell death from trauma — like from a TBI or car crash. It also showed the importance of testing both sexes in animal research. More here: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

I'm on the vaccine & gender care beat & every day is exciting ...

Last month, CMS sent a letter to nine hospitals asking them to "comply" with demands re: gender care. UPMC Children's appears to one of them, potentially explaining their decision to stop offering all gender affirming services for those under 19: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

I have the scoop on thimerosal, the argued-over preservative in some vaccines the anti-vax movement has long tried to link to autism. The new ACIP panel voted Thurs. to recommend vaccines that do not contain it: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/... Thanks as always @ameshaa.bsky.social for comment!

Hundreds gather to protest UPMC stopping gender care for those 19 and under, my colleague @hlauer.bsky.social on the weekend desk: www.post-gazette.com/news/social-...

‘I’m very worried’: Pittsburgh parents navigate UPMC’s curtailing of gender services for ages 18 and under www.post-gazette.com/news/health/... by @hannamwebster.bsky.social

WHY would they try to merge three lanes of traffic on fifth ave into one, at 8:30pm in Pittsburgh 😭😭

My comments with @hannamwebster.bsky.social @post-gazette.com www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

BREAKING: RFK Jr. fires ACIP, the panel responsible for advising on vaccines. This breaks a promise to Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to advance Kennedy as HHS secretary on the condition that he would, among other things, keep ACIP in place. www.statnews.com/2025/06/09/r...

Here’s what to know about wildfire smoke in Western Pa. this week: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

champing at the bit til I can read this book

We need to be talking more about how some toast is an open-faced sandwich

Blessed & grateful to have a solo show at Wick Monet Art Gallery in Shadyside #pittsburgh. DON'T LOOK AT ME is up for another three weeks. Swing by!

FDA restricts access to fall’s COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know www.post-gazette.com/news/health/... by @hannamwebster.bsky.social

FEATURE BEAT WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 2 Three stories by the same writer on one feature topic. 🥇 1st Place: Jeremy Reynolds, @post-gazette.com 🥈 2nd Place: @jamiehale.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: Abby Mackey, @post-gazette.com 🏅 Honorable Mention: @hannamwebster.bsky.social

UTILITY FEATURE PORTFOLIO, DIV 2 Three stories that break down everyday life with consumer focus. 🥇 1st Place: Stephanie Zimmermann & @elviamalagon.bsky.social, @chicago.suntimes.com 🥈 2nd Place: @hannamwebster.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: Gretchen McKay, @post-gazette.com

Here's what to know about FDA's new restrictions on fall #COVID-19 vaccines: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...

Thank you, Wendy!

Ozempic, with its skyrocketing popularity, is also the subject of a nascent and growing multi-district lawsuit with nearly 2,000 plaintiffs. How did it become so multifarious? www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...