When I talk about @philweiser.bsky.social to others, one word comes to mind: mensch. Congratulations to a truly good human being. Let’s go win the whole thing!

What would cuts to syringe service programs in the US do to #overdose?👇 @jama.com

The government is restricting funds for #harmreduction. This makes it difficult and/or impossible for organizations to do the work of keeping people alive, including syringe service programs. Strapped for funding, restricting and/or cutting more funding will make things worse. How do we know?

Opportunity 🚨! Thanks to funding from #NIDA, we have launched the Research Education for Addressing Challenges of Homelessness (REACH) Program for early-stage investigators at the #SUD, #homelessness, #HIV intersection. First cohort applications due August 31! Apply today (1/2) www.wearereach.org

REACH

Homelessness is a major U.S. public health crisis that commonly intersects with substance use disorders, HIV, and chronic disease, yet few clinician researchers focus on this population. The REACH …

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Thrilled to have the support of @afacwa.org, which represents 55,000 flight attendants working at 20 airlines across the world!

A good rule in life: if you see a pop up bbq on the side of the road, you stop.

Maybe don't build a new prison? Maybe start investing in upstream solutions? Maybe reform TABOR?

The Denver Post@denverpost.com · 6mo ago

Lost sleep for Colorado lawmakers as they reckon with budget cuts for disabled people, immigrant children

Say what you will, but DU hockey is amazing. #GoPios

Over the past 6 months, we launched the Colorado Poverty & Health Initiative at @cuanschutz.bsky.social in the @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social and @cudivofid.bsky.social. I invite you to learn more, follow along, join the listserv, stay informed, get involved medschool.cuanschutz.edu/infectious-d...

Over the past 6 months, we launched the Colorado Poverty & Health Initiative at @cuanschutz.bsky.social in the @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social and @cudivofid.bsky.social. I invite you to learn more, follow along, join the listserv, stay informed, get involved medschool.cuanschutz.edu/infectious-d...

Happy Rex Manning Day to all who celebrate (or get the reference)

Today marks 14 years since 17-year-old, unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed while walking home. 14 years later, we’re still demanding a country where our children can walk home in peace — without being treated like a threat.

Always a masterclass. Jeanne Marrazzo presenting at #CROI2026 on STIs. As she said, it is tragic that we are seeing such high rates of congenital syphilis. This is a public health failure and we must all do better. @idsainfo.bsky.social @hivma.bsky.social @iasociety.bsky.social

The LATITUDE study published today in NEJM is the first randomized trial to show efficacy of long acting antiretrovirals among people with adherence challenges. This is a game changing study. 1/3

My 7th grader helped organize a walkout at his middle school to protest ICE. The kids will save us.

Can't believe I've been doing this for 12months! For the next 24h, drop any infectious disease and/or vaccine-related questions in response to this post, and I will do my best to answer them. Answers are for information only, NOT medical advice. #AskAnIDDoc February 2026 edition #Anniversary

Entirely predictable and entirely preventable. It’s time to replace Lindsey Graham with a pediatrician (me). www.wired.com/story/measle...

Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.

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We could’ve had nice things.

Canada Healthwatch 🍁@canadahealthwatch.ca · 8mo ago

Worth watching: Sanofi scraps plan to develop next-generation mRNA seasonal flu vaccine https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-vaccines/sanofi-scraps-plan-develop-next-generation-mrna-seasonal-flu-vaccine ⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/insights 🍁

Awesome opportunity!!

Jenny Schuetz@jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Come join my team! I'm hiring a Housing Director to support implementation of pro-housing policies by state & local govts (zoning reform, streamlined development process). Looking for someone with substantial local/state govt experience in housing & land use. www.arnoldventures.org/careers/dire...

I am hearing that RFK Jr.’s minions are going to go after HPV vaccines. I’ve got problems with these people and now you’re going to hear about them, first from a personal perspective and then from a professional one. It all boils down to this: WE HAVE A SAFE VACCINE THAT PREVENTS CANCER.

2022 was the year the right’s threats to dismantle reproductive freedom became reality with the fall of Roe v. Wade. As a State Senator, I saw what was coming and led the fight to pass the Reproductive Health Equity Act in order to protect every Coloradan’s right to abortion and reproductive care.

Here's a companion piece to the @nytimes.com essay today, from @jabarocas.bsky.social "Undermining harm reduction ... is an assault on an approach to health care that prioritizes evidence, compassion, and dignity — values that are central to the medical profession." www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

The Erosion of Harm Reduction | NEJM

The U.S. administration has continuously chipped away at public health interventions addressing substance use disorders and the opioid crisis, including vital harm-reduction activities.

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"Framework of a deal" is the new "Concepts of a plan."

This is the only thing that should come out of any politicians’ mouth for the next 11 months.

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.

We aren’t debating how to feed people or house them. We aren’t debating how to make our world healthier or safer. We are talking about Greenland and whether the US will invade it. This is the stupidest timeline.

Don’t tell anyone but my zipper is broken this morning

Rest in peace, Bobby. #Grateful for everything. #bobweir www.nbcnews.com/news/obituar...

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78

Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in July and beat it, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues," according to a statement on his website.

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The role of poverty in pandemics has taken a back seat recently though I sincerely believe that the next pandemic can be prevented by lifting people out of poverty--globally. I dug this up from @gavinyamey.bsky.social and is as relevant today as it was in 2017. www.brookings.edu/articles/pan...

Pandemics and the poor | Brookings

Since poor populations face a higher risk of pandemics and a higher likelihood of health and economic shocks, pandemic preparedness efforts must preferentially target the poor, argues Ben Oppenheim an...

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Risk based testing doesn't work. Neither does risk based vaccination. This defeats the purpose of vaccination to protect the public's health. Abhorrent and unconscionable decision.

A Hampton Inn in Asheville just canceled my family's reservation because our address (incorrectly) showed Asheville—and the hotel bars locals within 50 miles. When I asked why, they said, "because of our homeless population," adding that most hotels here have similar policies. This is outrageous.