The LA fires have devastated many, including Dr. Ray Samoa & his ʻohana. As a Pacific Islander leader, he has tirelessly fought for our communities’ health. After losing his home, it’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much. Donate/share: gofund.me/e03cdbc6

If you want to know the effect that climate change and fires can have on mortality, please see this paper by @kekoamdphd.bsky.social, Kauanoe Batangan, and me where we looked at the Lahaina Wildfires outcomes and how we can prevent these events. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

📖 Applications for the 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social JCO Journals Editorial Fellowship are now open! 🚨Deadline: 2/28/25 🌟Open to oncology fellows & cancer researchers 📚Gain hands-on experience in peer review, editing, & publishing! Apply here👉 app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01898...

Grateful to build community within our NHPI health focused research group. Our Bay Area team get together 🤙🏽

See that yellow line? Those deaths are the result of climate change and turning away from sustainable practices and native ecologies. The future is watching. We must change.

We appreciate the attention the @jama.com Network be has given to the devastating Lāhainā wildfires. These wildfires force us to pause and evaluate crucial questions in climate health and the handling of climate-related mortality data. @jeremyfaust.bsky.social t.co/AwuTnMheuP

Such a cool starter pack. Support local #journalism. Follow these folks and outlets. Subscribe! bsky.app/starter-pack...

Join us this Wednesday at Nation of Hawaii for an Aloha ʻĀina Day from 9-1. We will also be holding a Kalo & Huli community distribution from our first harvest 🌱

Great article about my friend Julian written by my friend Anita grist.org/indigenous/j...

High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet With Fish Oil for Men With #ProstateCancer on Active Surveillance: The CAPFISH-3 Randomized Clinical Trial out on JCO ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1... findings suggest the diet may slow cancer progression, warranting further study in phase III trials.

Just pulled about 300 lbs of Kalo from the first patch we planted at our newly opened loʻi at Nation of Hawaii a year ago. Can make about 700lbs poi, distribute 1/2 lbs to 1,400 community members. Building food security for Waimānalo through #landback & perpetual harvests. 🫡🌱💣

A warm WELCOME to our friends/collaborators at @ascocancer.bsky.social Who JOIN BlueSky Love seeing them here!!

It is with great sadness that we mourn our cherished friend and colleague Felix Feng, MD. Felix was a distinguished physician-scientist and beloved at @ucsfhealth.bsky.social. His vision, dedication, and commitment inspired colleagues, peers everywhere, and patients. cancer.ucsf.edu/in-memoriam-...

Yup'ik woman scientist Charitie Ropati is on the Forbes 30 under 30 list! This is so fricking cool! Love this so much! #NativesInSTEM www.kyuk.org/arts-culture...

I'm still adding, but for folks looking for all the cool Indigenous folks to follow, here's my growing list! go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9

If you’re Indigenous and interested in a career in healthcare you should consider pharmacy. We have an early assurance program, in-state tuition if you are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and you’ll also get to hear me tell bad jokes during lectures! www.nnacoe.org/nnacoe-pharm...

Got to have a cool discussion about cancer in Indian Country. Check it out. Also, have your doctor check out your colon and breasts. m.soundcloud.com/kwso-radio/p...

Less than 10% of the NIH’s research funding went to women’s health research in 2023, and there is no center or institute dedicated to women’s health. As you may be aware, women are roughly half of the population. www.science.org/content/arti...

Dr. Jessie Kemmick Pintor teaching us so much about ensuring equitable access to quality care for undocumented immigrants and mixed status families. A reminder that immigration policy is health policy! @ash-hematology.bsky.social #ASH24

As the beginning of the next US presidential administration approaches, the USA stands at a crucial juncture for health. In a Health Policy, authors present five priority areas to guide US federal strategy in 2025 and beyond: bit.ly/49qa7Xj

Took the direct HNL > IAD flight to get to #agu24 where I will be all this week. It’s a LOT colder than Hawaiʻi!

Amazing talk in the #ASH24 Health Equity Studio today by @kekoamdphd.bsky.social. Wonderful to see and started the day off brightly!

After such an engaging crowd yesterday, excited to engage with the second session happening this morning 8:15 am at ASH Central! #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social

Just came from incredibly informative & impactful session on structural racism for native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders. It will repeat tomorrow (Mon) 8:15 in @ash-hematology.bsky.social health #equity studio near ASH Central. Highly encourage you to come hear this conversation! #ASH24 #education

Aloha! Come hang out with us at #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social to discuss the importance of the inclusion of Pacific Islander health data 🤙🏽 9:00 am Sunday in ASH Central 8:15 am Monday in ASH Central

It’s interesting that the emojis show the earth from three angles 🌎 🌍 🌏 but not the fourth. Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like. People underestimate the Pacific.

The American Society of Hematology Health Equity Compendium: examining health equity across the Blood journals #ASH24 #BloodJournals https://buff.ly/3VpLggt

#RadOnc starter pack loading! Please let me know if you would like to be added. go.bsky.app/TbynCkm #oncsky #bcsm #gyncsm #hncsm

Hello, #MedSky community! We’re excited to begin our Bluesky journey. Here is a sampling of the trusted, influential, and essential information you can expect when you follow us:

Come to the Health Equity Studio (ASH Central) for in-person, interactive microlearning. See the schedule and sessions: bit.ly/AM24_HealthEq... #ASH24 #ASHDEI #HemeSky #Hematology

📢 NEW in JAMA American Indian & Alaska Native Life Expectancy: Writing a New Narrative Drs Tassy Parker & Allyson Kelley jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... Rising From Ruin—Revitalizing Native Hawaiian Health-Dr Kekoa Taparra & Nikki Kalani Apana jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Researchers Kekoa Taparra, Jeremy Faust, and Kauanoe Batangan highlight the devastating impact of Maui wildfires and emphasize the importance of integrating Native Hawaiian values for resilient restoration: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

30% of surveyed radiation oncologists said #priorauthorization has caused emergency room visits, hospitalization or permanent disability for their patients. 7% said it led or contributed to a patient’s death. This data is clear. We need to #fixPriorAuth www.astro.org/news-and-pub...

Please follow my list of Indigenous scientists! I accidentally deleted my first starter park -- but recreated it with even more names. Who else needs to be added? go.bsky.app/9LhnuCY