Dr. Vickie Lynn Ph.D, MPH, MSW

@lovinglife.bsky.social

Dedicated to ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and support. Passionate about #SocialWork 🌿 #PublicHealth #Wellness #DoingTheNextRightThing #HIVSurvivor [since 1985] 🇬🇷

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About RiseUpToHIV | Built by Kevin Maloney

Meet Kevin Maloney and explore the lived experience, editorial choices, and independent work behind RiseUpToHIV’s education, community, and resources.

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Doctors have been working overtime to fight an unforeseen, life threatening withdrawal syndrome in Pennsylvania. It’s not slowing down. End of August saw a spike in cases. Very few outlets are paying attention. Scientific American killed this story, btw. www.whatsitlike.me/improvising-...

Doctors rush to treat dangerous medetomidine withdrawal

In 2024, a mystery fentanyl adulterant began causing potentially withdrawal symptoms, like stroke and heart attack, in Pennsylvania.

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There's mass unemployment, And crime in the streets, Inflation gets worse every day. They're taxing us maximum, And Congress ain't axing 'em; They take most my pay check away. Now Social Security's Become an obscurity, Where the hell's all the money we paid? Mac Davis, 1982. Nothing changes ...

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Today I said goodbye to someone I love deeply She was a social worker to her core, steady, compassionate & committed to dignity. Even in her final days, she showed grace & strength. I’ll always remember the love between her & her wife. Rest peacefully, my friend. Your kindness and example live on.

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Nancy Lacore, who served in the Navy for 35 years as a Navy helicopter pilot, three-star admiral and the chief of the Navy Reserve, announced a run for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress abcnews.go.com/Politics/nav...

Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress

Nancy Lacore served in the Navy for 35 years as a helicopter pilot, three-star admiral and the chief of the Navy Reserve.

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People are trying to navigate a system of care that is complex, confusing, & exhausting. Providers siloed, w/limited interdisciplinary collaboration or simple conversations across disciplines Biomedical care, behavioral health & social services need to work together We can – & must – do better🧪

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ALT: a poster that says let 's not unlearn the importance of comprehensive healthcare on it

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Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper! We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media. Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑 doi.org/10.1093/icb/...

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky

Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

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Amid all the noise, heartbreak & chaos, I’m reminding myself to pause… to breathe… to find the small places where peace still grows. 🌱 My garden has been that place for me—a reminder that even in difficult seasons, beauty and life push through. Wishing peace for you & yours, however you find it. 🪴🌼

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