Fatherhood has a way of shrinking the ego and expanding the horizon. You stop thinking only about the life you’re living and start thinking about the life you’re helping create. What a gift. Happiest Father’s Day to all of my fellow Dads

Watching a flu outbreak sweep through a major military training installation after Hegseth pointlessly politicized the vaccine requirement is a reminder that viruses are unimpressed by amateur political theater. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...

At a time when cruelty too often passes for strength and in an era that too often rewards outrage and division, Pope Leo reminds us of an older truth: that dignity, mercy, and compassion are not signs of weakness, but the measure of our humanity

Thank you to Sens @captmarkkelly and @Hickenlooper for a vital conversation today on our nation’s future. Different paths, different stories, but a shared belief that public service is ultimately about leaving things better than you found them. We could use more of that spirit.

At its best, public service connects expertise to the public good. Honored to moderate a conversation on that responsibility with Senators Kelly and Hickenlooper. Join us at 230 pm EDT today: bit.ly/4cWCaRB

Some advances expand what medicine can do. Others change what we believe is possible. Lilly’s latest results this past weekend offer a glimpse at of a future in which treating obesity more effectively may also alter the course of many of the chronic diseases connected to it.

I hope we all realize how fortunate we are to have @vinguptamd.bsky.social looking out for us. I have followed him for years. 💙

We are at our best when we recognize that strength and vulnerability often coexist. Some Americans are working through illness, pain, and uncertainty every single day. A compassionate society doesn’t ask them to prove their suffering—it helps them find their footing.

Docs say they're trained to assess things like whether a patient needs a home health aide or how long they need to be on short-term disability to recover from an accident/surgery, not whether they can work a theoretical job indefinitely. @vinguptamd.bsky.social warned this will cause "moral injury"

I know for a lot of parents, the news around fentanyl & drug use is scary & tough to talk to our kids about. I hope this week’s #VitalLessons chat with @vinguptamd.bsky.social & Dr. Yngvild Olsen can start conversations about how we keep kids safe. Watch here. sharemylesson.com/webinars/fen...

Democracy depends on informed citizens. Progress depends on trusted institutions. Both rely on a commitment to truth Looking forward to facilitating this event with a sublime group of leaders on the future of science, trust, and democracy Join us; bit.ly/4cWCaRB @couriernewsroom.bsky.social

#RutgersSPH Dean Perry N. Halkitis joined @vinguptamd.bsky.social on a recent episode of Meidas Health to discuss the state of America’s public health infrastructure and the role of trust and human behavior in health security. 🔗 Learn more: www.meidasplus.com/p/america-is...

When healthcare workers organize, they affirm a timeless truth: that those who care for others deserve safety, respect, and a meaningful voice in shaping the future of their profession.

🚨@drdebhoury.bsky.social, @craigspencer.bsky.social, Anne Schuchat & I drafted an open letter to Congress expressing concerns about the proposed use of third-country facilities for Americans potentially exposed to or infected with Ebola. Colleagues, please consider signing: tinyurl.com/Ebola-Letter

Please join us today for a vital discussion on drug exposure and youth safety as part of our free monthly national town hall series. Registration information below. @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social

Please join us today for a vital discussion on drug exposure and youth safety as part of our free monthly national town hall series. Registration information below. @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social

Join me, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and addiction medicine expert Dr. Yngvild Olsen on Monday, 6/1 for a Vital Lessons conversation on understanding the facts and risks of today's drug environment for youth and how to support their health and safety. Register here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/fen...

Meidas has their medical side now. Dr. Gupta runs it. It’s my go-to. youtu.be/c_DUg7n7KbY?...

Our soft power has always rested on something deeper than military strength alone. It is in the belief that American expertise can improve human life. Our decades long commitment to global health was once the clearest expression of that idea.

When a President’s physicians start citing “AI cardiac age” metrics and explaining bilateral bruising from “frequent handshaking,” the line between medical documentation and political messaging disappears.

Join @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and addiction medicine expert Dr. Yngvild Olsen for a Vital Lessons webinar on 6/1 to discuss science-based guidance on overdose risks, prevention strategies and talking with young people about substance use. Register ⤵️

Leadership is not measured by rhetoric in moments of calm, but by responsibility in moments of crisis. America has never left its own behind Every word of this from the great Katy Tur

As always, a great segment from an honest medical doctor. www.ms.now/ana-cabrera-...

The doctors surrounding the President seem to be far more concerned with keeping their jobs and maintaining power than ensuring they remain credible. Hawking their own personal supplement lines, seemingly confused about facts pertaining to the President’s Health, over editorializing - all debasing.

@vinguptamd.bsky.social Clear, and Precice Honesty. Can't ask for more. Thnx my Guy. You da Best.😁💙🙏✌️

An allergy to red meat caused by a tick bite may sound unusual — but physicians are seeing more cases of alpha-gal syndrome across the country, especially in the mid Atlantic. For @ms.now, we discussed the symptoms, risks, and prevention strategies viewers should know heading into summer.

Today and all days, I’m thinking of the extraordinary Americans I’ve had the honor to serve alongside — men and women defined not by bravado, but by quiet courage, humility, and sacrifice. Some never return home. Let us strive to build a country worthy of what they gave for us

As a 13-year service-member, I’ve seen that the smartest use of American power isn’t always measured in missiles Sometimes it’s in helping another country stymie an outbreak or build the next hospital That is prevention. And prevention is a lot cheaper than its alternative

You can modernize preventive medicine without politicizing it. When independent scientific panels lose credibility, patients undoubtedly will lose faith — and that affects real health outcomes.

#ALIMA is right to call attention to this. This #Ebola outbreak is extraordinarily complex, and will be impossible to bring it under control if the very places where patients seek care are under attack. Healthcare should never be a target under any circumstance.

Hear from them and: 🔹Sen. @hickenlooper.bsky.social 🔹Rep. Emily Gregory (FL-HD-87) 🔹Shaughnessy Naughton 🔹Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social 🔹Dr. @pauloffit.bsky.social RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-vs-f...

Preparedness for any major health threat weakens quietly and, tragically, fails visibly. In relative terms, small investments in preparedness help us avoid far greater economic and human costs down the road. Devastating policy failure across the board by @whitehouse-47.bsky.social

Spent the last week speaking to graduates entering medicine and public health across the country What stayed with me wasn’t anxiety about the future — it was the seriousness, empathy, and quiet resolve of the people preparing to inherit it. Our future is in very capable hands.

The United States Military has historically played a vital role in command and control and logistical support in prior outbreaks, like Operation United Assistance in 2014. That leadership, and of course other critical resources, are sorely missing now.

"“It’s possible that we’re starting to see the consequences of severe and sudden cuts to global health programs that have eroded surveillance and allowed deadly viruses to spread undetected...” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/w...

The firing of MartyMakary and the primary loss of BillCassidy just reinforce what many have long known to be true: Betraying the oath of medicine in the pursuit of personal power and fame never works out.

So immensely thankful to address the Class of 2026 at the ⁦‪@KPMedSchool‬⁩ last night. Medicine now asks more of its physicians: not only clinical excellence, but the courage to defend truth, communicate through noise, and remain deeply human in an increasingly technological world.

As we talk and try to provide context about the Hantavirus outbreak, it remains true that people’s most trusted source of medical information is their personal provider, if they have access to one. Especially given the near daily anxiety inducing headlines, ensuring everyone does is an urgent need

Prof Allen is one of the smartest people in public health and air quality considerations especially. Always learn from him @joeallenjoe.bsky.social

Hantavirus can cause a serious pulmonary syndrome with a high fatality rate. Clearly a scroll of social media shows a mix of us all learning more in real time. Infectious diseases and critical illness are humbling. I’m glad to see a push towards mandatory quarantine for all exposed.

Thinking of all moms today — the love they give, the sacrifices they make, and the lives they shape. I’m especially grateful for my beloved late mother, whose strength, belief, and example helped make my path possible. I miss her and honor her every day.

Please join @ahylton26.bsky.social on ‘Velshi’ 10a-1p w/ @esglaude.bsky.social Fmr. Rep. Charles Dent @stevebenen.com Joseph G. Allen @vinguptamd.bsky.social Philip Peters Dr. Mitchell Valdés Sosa #Velshi 2/2

@vinguptamd.bsky.social just watched your interview on ms now this morning/afternoon. i feel i must correct you - we ~do~ have someone to trust. that someone is you. you‘re amazing, you’re straight forward & you‘re thorough in explanation we can understand. you will get us thru this. i thank you❤️🙏

As a lay person I follow a great deal of the science and medical people like yourself. I used to count the CDC and the US government as a trusted source… but I can no longer do so. Please keep doing what you are doing so we can sort out what is real versus hysteria.

Health officials are still learning more about the outbreak of Hantavirus, so important to avoid overstating our knowledge right now. It is a virus capable of causing severe respiratory illness though it is not nearly as contagious as flu/covid. Always remain vigilant.

📅 314 Action + @couriernewsroom.bsky.social are back with a LIVE virtual event on June 11. Fact v. Fiction features: 🔵 Sen. John @hickenlooper.bsky.social 🔵Emily Gregory (FL-HD-87) 🔵 Shaughnessy Naughton 🔵 Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social 🔵 @pauloffit.bsky.social 👀 and more to come

Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social is coming up next on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social When Dr. Gupta speaks, I listen.

The President’s own FDA has not authorized e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool in adults. The reason? Mixed evidence. Proponents believe it’s a harm reducer, skeptics aren’t convinced. Amongst kids? Near universal concern of harm, especially from flavored products.

@vinguptamd.bsky.social #medsky

I wrote this in 2019 when @whitehouse-47.bsky.social under Trump 1.0 walked away from a ban on flavored vapes. Fast forward 7 years and nothing has changed. www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/o...