“I was with you, until you said ‘pregnant people.’” I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵

little megaphones are like 20 bucks on Amazon

Good morning #NOLAsky Franklin Ave lake-bound is down to one lane from Claiborne to Abundance due to the line for the food pantry.

Let's go! The City of Cleveland - home to a public power utility - is one of the first in the nation i've heard of so far banning shutoffs during this federal shutdown crisis. Public power can lead the nation in showing what democratic institutions can do to make our lives better.

My Spotify wrapped this year will be officially ruined by #Wicked

Hours after President Donald Trump’s announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with autism in children, a mother sat in my office, sobbing. Had she caused her child’s autism by treating the debilitating headaches she suffered while she was pregnant? Read more: https://cnn.it/4nO9e0q

Great resource for media from @ifwhenhow.bsky.social: ifwhenhow.org/resources/gu...

So-called small-government conservatives have already taken abortion away from half of the country, it’s just mean to come after #tylenol now too

Got pickled for the first time today 🏓 10/10 intend to pickle again

On a statewide referendum in my red as red can be home state Missouri, abortion rights were overwhelmingly supported. Gerrymandering is voter suppression.

BREAKING NEWS: Censorship returns to the CDC. At least 22 websites are down. by @jeremyfaust.bsky.social insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...

Selling the American Dream for a profit 🫡

“Senator Cassidy, history will remember whether you protected the health of our people or stood silent as Americans suffered…I am doing all I can to give my children the future they deserve. Let’s “work on it” together.”

You cannot overdose on fentanyl by touching powder on a doorknob. Period. But if you think you are overdosing, you should not drive your car…which you also shouldn’t do if you are having symptoms that are not consistent with fentanyl like this person did. “Responding to Narcan” is placebo effect.

Acetaminophen remains a safe pain relief option during pregnancy. Despite recent unfounded claims, there’s no clear evidence linking prudent use to fetal development issues. ACOG's guidance remains. When needed in pregnancy, acetaminophen should be used in moderation, after consulting a doctor.

He has a unique opportunity to charge masked men under a Louisiana law that bans masking for the purpose of concealing one's identify — except for Mardi Gras.

If it’s cool enough in New Orleans to walk my dog in the morning…I’d say it’s fall weather 🍂🐾

American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) updated immunization schedule recommends: ✅Universal COVID vaccination for all children aged 6 to 23 months ✅ COVID vaccination for kids over age 2 who are high risk or whose parents desire protection. downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-... #medsky #pedsky 🛟😷🧪

well well well if casual support for my lazy hunch didnt just fall across my confirmation bias

TY to @ineedana.bsky.social for this timely and valuable resource: How can my immigration status affect abortion access? A guide for noncitizens and our communities. www.ineedana.com/blog/how-can...

Applications for the Reproductive Health Access Project's Reproductive Health Care and Advocacy Fellowship are open. The deadline to apply is August 31. www.reproductiveaccess.org/programs/fel...

staying healthy is "woke" www.reuters.com/business/hea...

How early meetings and after-hours events penalize physician-mothers* *important to note that this should not just include mothers of young children: teens/young adults & disabled family members also require caregiving

Making me happy this week: rewatching 30 Rock

Fun/random fact, you can view # of @entergy.com power outages by City Council District? #nolasky

I think she likes the new chair

In OFID, Takahiro Matsuo, MD, and colleagues provide ten practical tips for Infectious Disease trainees presenting at ID Clinical Case Conferences.

Amazing talk by @kristenupson.bsky.social, yes THE Dr. Upson behind the study on metals found in tampons 🤘🏼

The research idea that made it out of the group chat 🦠👨🏻‍🔬 @idsog.bsky.social #IDSOG2025 #HCV

Me. In the TSA security line. Every time I fly.

We are still doing and getting abortion pills in Kentucky. Eat shit.

Hm interesting bit from Sen. Cassidy's floor speech endorsing RFK Jr www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

I deactivated my Facebook, after 20 years!

I’m getting pottery barn ads for Halloween decor in my social media feeds. Nature is healing 🎃

Am I crazy or did we just have a convo about how we can't fund cancer research?

And Congress is trying to drastically cut Medicaid which is how a lot of folks get dental coverage 🥴

A judge struck down Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state constitution in 2022.

A new survey finds that more Americans are hearing false claims about measles and the vaccine that prevents it, and changes to federal health funding have advocates worried about addiction services. Katheryn Houghton delivers the KFF Health News Minute. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

I hope big tech companies are feeling silly for rushing to donate to Tr*mp’s inauguration now

Spending my Saturday morning chasing down the “clinical trials” boasted about on PMS supplement Facebook ads 🤨

In 9 of 10 cases, a person in cardiac arrest will die because help doesn’t arrive quickly enough. With CPR and, possibly, a shock from an automated external defibrillator, survival odds double. But Americans lack confidence and know-how to handle these interventions.

From JAMA Health Forum: Buprenorphine treatment during pregnancy for opioid use disorder was associated with significantly improved maternal and infant outcomes compared to no treatment. #PAS2025 https://ja.ma/3EyF00J

Love this. In his “I Agree” installation Dima Yarovinsky-Yahel took the content from terms of service statements for companies like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tinder and printed them out on A4 paper with a standard font size for legal contracts to demonstrate the length of these agreements.

Without the vaccine, your “natural” immune system is less than 10% effective at preventing measles infection

Alarming new study in JAMA modeling measles in the US: If we stay at CURRENT vaccination rates, measles will become endemic again over roughly 20 years. If rates drop by even 10 percent (and they're sliding), there would be 11 MILLION cases over the next 25 years. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

I’m starting a rumor JD Vance stole the Grimmerie 📖

Now we'll always have to say "not that Signal texting scandal, the other one"

Crescent City Classic 2025 — will be back next year (hopefully) without a broken wrist 🦾