“Patients need to know that vaccine recommendations and public health decisions are guided by science, not politics.”

CDC vaccine panel adds new rules for getting the COVID vaccine in a tense meeting "It's troubling to see the erosion of the committee's integrity." www.npr.org/sections...

Doctors for America Expresses Concern Over Erosion of Expert Voices in Vaccine Decision-Making

⚠️ WEDNESDAY ⚠️ Dr. Dave Chokshi—former NYC Health Commissioner and practicing physician—will explore how federal health policy decisions ripple out to state and local systems, ultimately shaping what clinicians can offer at the bedside. us02web.zoom.us/webi...

Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force met with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to press for a fully staffed FDA, transparent regulatory decision-making, and continued inclusion of medical experts in agency processes. www.politico.com/newsletters/...

@drsforamerica.bsky.social Dr Woodie Kessel speaking on the importance of vaccines, public health and science. So proud to be a part of this organization, and to continue to stand on the side of science. #Medsky

Dr. Woodie Kessel, representing 40,000+ colleagues with Doctors for America, joined physician-led organizations to affirm a simple truth: vaccines save lives. Our commitment is to patients’ health and evidence-based medicine.

It bugs me when people say that RFK Jr. and the members of ACIP aren’t “serious people”. They are DEADLY serious about taking vaccines away from the people of the United States, and they have the power to do so.

This week, Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force is meeting with bipartisan Members of Congress in both the House and Senate to underscore the urgent need to protect the FDA’s independence and preserve its scientific integrity.

Projected Surge in Uninsured Will Strain Local Health Systems "They come in with chest pain or they stop breathing. They collapse. They’ve never seen a doctor. They’re literally dying.”

Today on #PhysicianSuicideAwarenessDay we honor colleagues we've lost, stand with those who are struggling, and commit to change. Mental health is physical health. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone — call or text 988 (U.S.) or reach out to a trusted colleague. #YouAreNotAlone

Kennedy commission child health report ignores gun violence, the leading cause of child death RFK Jr.'s 20-page report failed to mention firearms - the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 17 every year since 2022. www.latimes.com/science/stor...

Even Dr Robby has lobbied for healthcare workers.

Call your Congressional reps and senators, ask them to support the Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act which helps healthcare workers get help for their mental health. #MedSky

I’m proud to say this was one of the bills we advocated for when we met with the offices of 17 different Congressional members during our AMWA Advocacy Day on the Hill. @amwadoctors.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social

I got my Covid booster yesterday. Why? Because it helps protect my patients and my at risk family members. And also protects me from long Covid. #VaccinesWork

36 measles cases in Wisconsin. Zero were vaccinated. Zero. The science is clear. The choice is political. Our kids pay the price when ideology trumps public health.

Last week, Dr. Ealena Callendar, an OB-GYN and leader with Doctors for America, joined Rep. Adam Gray and other advocates to speak out against devastating healthcare cuts passed in the recent OBBB. youtu.be/vgtAVh3-ejU

RFK Jr.'s hand-picked panel of vaccine advisors is expected to vote to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Doctors warn that could fuel a return of a disease virtually eradicated in U.S. kids.

Stay tuned to this space for info on our upcoming webinar on food safety on Oct 7, featuring Susan Mayne. former Dir of the Food Safety & Applied Nutrition at the FDA and Darin Detwiler, "one of America's leading food safety advocates." Will you ever eat chicken again? @drsforamerica.bsky.social

As we travel further down the path of policy-based evidence, it is incumbent on all of us who know better to speak out, loudly, repeatedly in support of life-saving vaccines. Thank you, Dr. Jerome Adams.

In this session, Dr. Dave Chokshi—former NYC Health Commissioner and practicing physician—will explore how federal health policy decisions ripple out to state and local systems, ultimately shaping what clinicians can offer at the bedside. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Opinion | I'm a Former Surgeon General. Here's Why I'm Getting the COVID Shot This Year I'll Be Vaccinating My Kids, Too

Doctors For America Pediatrician Drops The Hammer On HHS Sec. RFK Jr. Over 'Untruthful' Comments www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOn...

Frustrated with what’s happening in Washington? Channel that energy into action! Join a national community of physician and medical student advocates for a hands-on op-ed writing workshop. 📆Wednesday, September 24 ⏰8:00–9:00 pm ET us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Check out the free reproductive care conversations training available from the Repro Health Coalition through @amwadoctors.bsky.social and @drsforamerica.bsky.social. #MedSky #ReproSky

DOGE firing of communication specialists at HHS concentrates information dissemination in the hands of the few at the top. There never is one message with science - truth comes from open debate & reasoning. We will continue to advocate for true transparency at HHS. @drsforamerica.bsky.social

The CDC did not order a lockdown during COVID; those decisions were made by states in an attempt to save lives. Yet Kennedy repeats this claim as rationale for dismantling the CDC. No data here, no common logic. Yet, he prevails, despite the dangers. @drsforamerica.bsky.social #medsky

Feds to Restore Deleted Health Websites After Lawsuit, Settlement Judge Bates of the US District Court for District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to restore missing websites & data sets in response to a lawsuit from Doctors for America.

Advisory Committees are essential to the FDA. Why? ✅Independent expert review ✅Public transparency ✅Diverse scientific perspective ✅Accountability in tough approval decisions ✅Builds public trust in outcomes Scrapping them isn’t streamlining. It’s sidelining science.

Feds to Restore Deleted Health Websites After Lawsuit, Settlement Judge Bates of the US District Court for District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to restore missing websites & data sets in response to a lawsuit from Doctors for America.

Dr. Kessel of Doctors For America, stressed that he and his colleagues no longer see the many devastating childhood diseases that have been controlled by vaccines. Evidence based medicine, he said, is the best way to “secure the health and well-being of our children.” news.aai.org/2025/09/10/s...

Tuesday morning Sept. 9 Sanders hosted a Live press conference with the American Public Health Association, Doctors for America, and the National Medical Association to “highlight the lifesaving importance of vaccines.”

Thanks to @amwadoctors.bsky.social and @drsforamerica.bsky.social for forming the Reproductive Health Coalition that makes events like last night possible and also helps train folks to have difficult conversations about repro in order to move the needle. www.amwa-doc.org/reproductive...

When back to school means a return to worrying about school shootings | Dr. Katrina Green writes that Tennessee lawmakers require mandatory gun safety training for kids, but fail to require the same of adults. @kgreenmd.bsky.social tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/08/w...

ICYMI: Dr. Woodie Kessel spoke on behalf of Doctors for America at a press conference held by Sen. Bernie Sanders that highlighted the lifesaving importance of vaccines in protecting children, families and communities. youtu.be/sza4k-aKja4...

More than 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide each year. An individual suffering with depression is twenty times more likely to die by suicide than someone without the disorder. Together, we can break the stigma and raise awareness. #WSPD

We represent over 180 organizations and 150 million individuals. We are physicians; we are advocates; and we are witnessing firsthand the harm being done to patients, not just in theory, but in our exam rooms, hospital wards, and communities.

RFK's actions are creating confusion, eroding trust in medicine, undermining science, and leaving families and children vulnerable - Dr. Woodie Kessel @drsforamerica.bsky.social

September 9 is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay. Every day, 74 Americans die by firearm suicide. Safe storage saves lives: locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. 💙 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org#FirearmSuicidePreventionDay..

We were honored to have Dr. Woodie Kessel speak on behalf of Doctors for America, joined by several of our members standing with Senator Sanders. The message is clear: vaccines work, they save lives, and they must not be undermined. Children’s health cannot be put at risk by RFK Jr. or anyone else.

Vaccines work. Period. And they’re under attack by RFK Jr. x.com/i/broadcasts...

Press conference on vaccine safety and effectiveness - featuring Dr. Woodie Kessel of Doctors for America — representing more than 40,000 physicians and health care professionals! ⚠️ Happening in 15 minutes ⚠️ www.help.senate.gov/dem/newsroom...

As of last week, in a related Washington, D.C., case brought by Doctors for America, 167 sites had been restored and 33 remained under review, court filings show.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Over 60 of the nation’s leading health organizations are calling for RFK Jr.’s removal. His dangerous, anti-science agenda threatens patients, public health, and the future of medicine. It’s time for him to go.

A judge temporarily blocked key parts of a Trump rule that would have restricted access to Marketplace coverage, marking a legal victory for healthcare advocates who argued the rule would cause widespread coverage losses and violated federal law. medcitynews.com/2025/09/judg...

Talking about reproductive care can feel complex and deeply personal. Join us for a supportive 2-hour training where you’ll learn how to approach these conversations with openness, empathy, and curiosity—building the skills to listen, understand, and engage with care. form.jotform.com/250...

What are vaccines? This toolkit is designed to provide clear, evidence-based information about how vaccines work, the different types available, and why they’re essential for public health. #NIAM #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #PatientsOverPolitics doctorsforamerica.or...

Back to school, back to advocacy! Join Doctors for America and get 25% off your first year of membership with code BACKTOSCHOOL—now through 9/30. Join the movement that puts patients over politics! doctorsforamerica.or...