We're wishing @drdebhoury.bsky.social a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're lucky to have you still fighting for us! There's still time to donate to Dr. Houry's birthday fundraiser for CDC Mutual Aid: tinyurl.com/24rwr7z2 And a huge shout out to the folks who have donated already: Almost $3500 raised!

It's not too late to give to @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social Appreciate all who have donated for this fundraiser so far- yesterday was a tough reminder of the 2400 staff laid off one year ago- this is a positive way to support these impacted amazing public health people. Thanks for considering

Today was the 1 year anniversary of the DOGE-driven Reductions In Force (RIFs) at CDC. Thousands of our colleagues were fired without cause and without notice. When photos started circulating of these whiteboards, I remember bawling my eyes out.

Happy (early) Birthday, @drdebhoury.bsky.social! Thank you for always standing up, speaking out, and looking out for CDC workers. 🥹 We are so lucky to have a leader like you! 👑 You can donate to Dr. Houry's birthday fundraiser for CDC Mutual Aid here: tinyurl.com/24rwr7z2

We hope that our colleagues who were RIFed or placed on Administrative Leave last year first on the list to be hired back!

💚 Looking for ways to support CDC staff? Check out @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social The 2026 fundraising goal of $75,000 would provide funds to the 38 CDCers still on their waiting list 💵 Donations: www.cdcresourceportal.org 🛒 CDC mutual aid store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

This! What is the country willing to go in debt for?

RFK Jr. fired all of the legitimate scientific experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and replaced them with unqualified political appointees. A judge just ruled that the new members were not appropriately appointed, so ACIP cannot meet this week to spread more misinformation.

we are losing so much talent, progress, and hope for no good reason www.vox.com/future-perfe...

There was a great interview on NPR this week featuring current and former CDC workers - and CDC Mutual Aid is mentioned! Check it out if you missed it: wbhm-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/wbhm.org...

David was an ORISE fellow at CDC. After his fellowship was unexpectedly cut short, CDC Mutual Aid was able to provide him with funds to help cover essential living expenses. He found the generosity of our donors "deeply touching and inspiring." Read David's story here: tinyurl.com/54ua9rs2

Six months. In six months as "Acting Director," he never held an All-Staff meeting to address CDC workers and rarely made it to CDC campus. (Telework for me but never for thee!)

💚 Looking for ways to support CDC staff? Check out @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social. In 2025 CDC mutual aid gifted more than $200,000 to nearly 170 CDCers who lost their income. 💚 💵 See here for donations: www.cdcresourceportal.org 🛒 Check out the CDC mutual aid store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

📣 Nobody is coming to save us. Nobody is coming to save public health. We must do it ourselves. Join an organization, find an event, bring friends. Comment your suggestions below 👇 www.mobilize.us/indivisible/ www.fiftyfifty.one/ www.findaprotest.info/map theblop.org/ #weekinprotest

Welp, here we are again.... another government shutdown. 🫠 This is a good time to share our "Government Shutdown Survival Guide" again... www.cdcresourceportal.org/resources/sh... Let us know if you can think of other resources to add!

New public health merch alert! 3 new designs from CDC artists ("Love your Community - Vaccinate!", "Public Health is Love", and "We Are Public Health" design featuring 70+ public health roles!) as well as CDC Mutual Aid merch & a few items honoring Dr. Foege. cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

In 2025, the CDC Mutual Aid Network Fund received a $10,000 donation from CDC Federal Credit Union (Which we're just now able to announce!) This generous contribution was part of Elan Credit Card's Charitable Giving program. Thank you for investing in our mission! tinyurl.com/2s43t7hf

Today, we lost an incredible public health leader: Former CDC Director (1977-1983) William "Bill" Foege. He led CDC's efforts to eradicate Smallpox; he inspired MANY generations of public health workers, and he defended us to the end. ❤️‍🩹 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...

He was one of us. He took the same oath that all CDC and HHS employees take.

"We will live through this drought of values, principles, and facts and again apply our talents to improving global health and happiness. Do not back down." - Bill Foege.

“I see the philosophy of science as breaking down the walls of ignorance to find truth. I see the philosophy of medicine as the ability to apply that truth to your patients. And I see the philosophy of public health is to apply that truth to everybody.” - William (Bill) Foege, Former CDC Director.

We are just a few donations away from reaching 1,000 donations to the CDC Mutual Aid Fund! To celebrate this milestone, we're giving away a special gift to our 1,000th donor. 🎁 Will your donation be #1000? Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...!

Great story in @theatlantic.com featuring some of our incredible Federal colleagues who have been removed from their jobs this year. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

It's a bad flu season, folks - stay safe out there!

Everywhere we look, we see reasons why improving public health infrastructure and investing in our public health workforce is so important. Novel virus emergence (and re-emergence) is just one of many!

Tobacco use is leading cause of preventable disease, disability, & death in USA. Why did admin fire CDC's tobacco prevention & control experts? Illegal RIFs didn’t just eliminate jobs, they have silenced science. Critical data on tobacco use & its harms are NOT being published through MMWR. 1/2 🧵

If you're looking to max out your charitable contributions for 2025, you have a few hours left to donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Fund. 😀 We're at 86% of our 2025 end-of-year goal! ($215,000 of $250,000) www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

We're taking a moment to reflect today on everything that has happened this year. One VERY bright spot? We've raised more than $215,000 this year, thanks to all of you. It's hard to find the words to express the depth of our gratitude for this show of solidarity. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

"At the time of the CDC shooting on August 8, I believed that experience would be the defining trauma of 2025. I was wrong." This was a sobering reminder of everything that CDC employees have endured this year. Thank you to our anonymous colleague for sharing what many of us have been feeling. ❤️‍🩹

We have some holiday-themed merchandise in our CDC Mutual Aid Fund Store, including ornaments and wrapping paper: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

She spent over a decade serving the public—responding to outbreaks, supporting global immunization, and telling life-saving stories. When unexpected layoffs and hardship hit her family, the CDC Mutual Aid Fund became a lifeline. ✨ This is why mutual aid matters. Read her story: tinyurl.com/ykmthcce

While the so-called ACIP meeting this week has been incredibly disheartening and dangerous, the one bright spot was hearing from our current and former CDC scientists who spoke to data and the scientific process and provided compelling public comments. We are proud of you. 🥹

It is easy to feel discouraged. But we want to thank the many public health professionals, like Dr. Deb Houry, who continue to fight. Sharing her powerful op-ed. And a huge thank to all the current and former CDC career staff who work tirelessly to protect all people. 💚 time.com/7338714/dr-d...

So many important organizations to support today on #GivingTuesday. Please consider supporting @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

This #GivingTuesday, you can support the displaced CDC workers who protected us for years. 99¢ of every dollar goes directly to helping them cover basic needs. They were there for us; Let's be there for them. 🔗 Donate: bit.ly/4oel9Vr 👕 Shop: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

We are ALWAYS thankful for public health, for public health workers, and of course - for all of you!!

Last week, the founders of @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social and @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, along with a former CDC employee, sat down for an interview with public radio host Rose Scott from WABE. You can listen here: www.wabe.org/cdc-mutual-a...

Are you in your "Save CDC" Era (like we are?) Check out the new merch we released this week: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

👋Help! Last Call! 🔔 Public comments period closes today Nov 24, 2025 for RFK Jr’s next ACIP meeting. There are 732 comments as of this post. Can you help us get to at least 800 comments? 🗣️Speak up and get loud. 📣 Add your comment NOW! bit.ly/ACIPDec2025

On this Public Health Thank You Day, we're INCREDIBLY thankful for public health workers around the world - And of course, current and former CDC workers and CDC leaders. In many ways, our work and experience is needed now more than ever. We see you and we appreciate you!

And we appreciate all that @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info and @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social continue to do for CDC staff and to protect the public's health. Standing shoulder to shoulder with you

Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it. “The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”

"It's a dangerous loss for every American." Recently, we were lucky to sit down with former CDC Medical Director @drdebhoury.bsky.social. Sharing her message about the thousands of CDC staff who have lost their jobs this year, and how you can help support them. www.youtube.com/shorts/v0NLT...

🧪🗳️Scientists and experts around the country: we need your voice now! Please join us November 20 for a virtual training on how the scientific community can stand up for our democracy and push back against the growing authoritarian threat in the US. Register here: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY

Even though the government shutdown has ended, we know that people are still struggling. This is why we've increased our end-of-year fundraising goal to $250K - We want to be able to help as many of our colleagues as possible. We can't do that without you! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 3/3

CDC Mutual Aid Fund passed two milestones this month: 1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors. 2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August. 1/3

Did you know that about 25% of Federal workers are Veterans? It takes a special kind of dedication to serve your country in uniform and then come back for another tour of duty. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your dedicated public service. Happy Veterans' Day!

To the Veterans who protect us, We promise to continue to uphold our oath of office “…to protect and defend the constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic…” We see you. We appreciate you.

"There’s no substitute for actual financial support when you’re in need." We have another success story to share from Rebecca, one of the 60+ families that the CDC Mutual Aid Fund have been able to support thanks to your generous donations: www.cdcresourceportal.org/stories/the-...

"To those employees that are still there, we say “we have your back;” for those that are in exile we say, thank you and we await your return, when we can rebuild the agency to what it should be.” We can't read this without ugly crying. From the bottom of our hearts - Thank you so much, @apha.org !!