Dr Samuel Animates
@samuelanimates.bsky.social
Lecturer: University of Western Australia Research: scicomm, health literacy, media technology 💛🤍💜🖤 Public Health feed: https://bsky.app/profile/samuelanimates.bsky.social/feed/aaaarylo7rb2e Public Health starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/EgMQxe9
Yesterday I led a webinar on AI Literacy for Health Literacy Professionals. I wanted to cover more of the negative impacts hidden under the surface, like harsh conditions for data workers and organizational dysfunction (electronic health records are a cautionary tale) #medsky #publichealth
What's the True Cost of Automating Your Workflow?
AI tools can generate health communication content in seconds, but that's because a lot of labor and risks are hidden from many front-end users.
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very real. I've had conversations with folks in public health around online harassment in the early 2020's, where they realize how quickly they've forgotten how horrible every single aspect of their experience on the job was
Steve Senior@stevensenior.bsky.social · last wk.Shout out to my public health colleagues. Shove those feelings down and keep going!
Latest newsletter issue: the perks of being a Luddite amid AI hype for health communication. Because communication is about more than info and this top-down implementation push is likely about more than just communication 🛟 😷 🧪 #academicsky #commsky
What Public Health Risks Losing to AI Hype
A critical look at generative AI in health communication. Because asking “how,” “why,” and “why not” about the latest tools may matter now more than ever.
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If you write public health content, two edits will make it more readable right now. Replace words with more than 2 syllables, and break long sentences into shorter ones. That is the gist of the SMOG readability formula. 🛟 😷 🧪 #academicsky #commsky samuelanimates.com/blog/002-hea...
Health Literacy Glow Up: Readable Text
Use the SMOG formula to improve your writing. Worked example editing a COVID-19 vaccine text from the Public Health Communications Collaborative.
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New on my (NEW) personal blog! Health Literacy Glow-up #1: Usable Infographics. The three tips from this one: use relevant illustrations, write in active voice, and focus on action over facts. Sounds simple. Surprisingly rare in the real world. 🛟 😷 🧪 #academicsky #commsky
Health Literacy Glow-up: Usable Infographics
Use the Suitability Assessment of Materials to improve your infographics. 3 evidence-based tips: relevant illustrations, active voice, and action-oriented content.
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AI chatbots promise clearer health info. While they can sound caring, they can't improve your care. They can be accurate in general terms but fail in complex cases. They can be more complex than existing communications. More details in my latest newsletter below Feeds: 🛟 😷 🧪 #academicsky
What Research Really Says About AI Chatbots Answering Health Questions
ChatGPT Health and Claude for Healthcare launched in 2026. Here's what studies say about their "empathy", accuracy, and clarity.
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Big fan of @skypeascientist.bsky.social I always recommend them as a good place to start if you want to get more public engagement experience as a scientist. And right now they're funding in-person science communication projects. For Feeds: 🛟 😷 🧪 #academicsky #phdsky
Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.@sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 6mo ago🚨🚨🚨 Attention science communicators! 🚨🚨🚨 The 2026 Science IRL mini-grant application is NOW OPEN! Submit your creative ideas for connecting people with actionable science information *offline*. The deadline for this round of grants is March 23, 2026. Apply here! forms.gle/4emvpRPddmEt...
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Dr Samuel Animates@samuelanimates.bsky.social · 6mo agoRefreshing my thread of public health (and adjacent) job postings: First, a spreadsheet by Public Health Hiring Help that is still very much actively updated: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Refreshing my thread of public health (and adjacent) job postings: First, a spreadsheet by Public Health Hiring Help that is still very much actively updated: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
2025-2026 PH Postings
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Are there any medical professionals out there with any strong opinions on the Taylor reflex hammer? Or is it a totally mundane object in the profession? Working on a research project and casting a wide net to catch some details I might otherwise miss #medsky #nursesky #pediatrics #publichealth
Folks in health communication are getting pressure to use AI tools. But how do you know if they work? I made a practical testing guide: run 25 tests, track failures, calculate error rates, document everything. No data science background needed. Feeds: #commsky 🛟 🧪 #PhDsky
How to Test Generative AI Tools for Health Communication: Step-by-Step Evaluation Guide
Test generative AI tools for health communication with a simple systematic approach. Measure performance, track failures, and build evidence for your decisions.
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I've enjoyed learning about the Public Health Communication Collaborative through their ambassador program. They're committed to science-backed resources about vaccines, infectious disease, etc. Their materials are a great professional resource: publichealthcollaborative.org/trending/ 🛟🩺💉😷
Trending - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Knowing what health information is trending can help you generate and deliver fact-based, effective, and timely public health communications in your
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reposting for feeds: tenure-track assistant professor position in epidemiology at U Minnesota. #academicsky #phdsky #episky #publichealth
Rachel Widome@rwidome.bsky.social · 8mo agoGood morning epi methods community! Please consider applying for (and spreading the word about) this position here at Minnesota. It's a great place to be! (You can read the whole description and apply here: apply.interfolio.com/179313) #EpiSky
via LinkedIn, job posting list targeting recent MPH grads: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Mix of biotech, research, state public health
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this short hand-drawn koi loop has been sitting in my youtube drafts so long i can't remember why so I figured I'd finally share it www.youtube.com/shorts/dtpeZ... #animation #art
koi loop #animation #art #relax #blue #handmade
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Trying my hand at monochrome pixel art for a new hobby project and it's an interesting mix of tedious, meditative, and fun
I tend to to just post things related to my health research and health communication work. but I have wanted a change of pace lately so here's a thread of my lo-fi background videos I use as an outlet for the psychedelic animation loops I like to make #art #animation
Dr Samuel Animates@samuelanimates.bsky.social · 8mo agoI still like to find time to play around with visual art and animation loops... just very very slowly and spradically. Sometimes it takes a year to get around to finishing one. This has aligned well with having fun with lo-fi/bg study music videos, so here's a dumpster fire youtu.be/2WxXAyb61O4
I still like to find time to play around with visual art and animation loops... just very very slowly and spradically. Sometimes it takes a year to get around to finishing one. This has aligned well with having fun with lo-fi/bg study music videos, so here's a dumpster fire youtu.be/2WxXAyb61O4
1 hour of corporate bg music and dumpster fire to cozy up to while working cuz everythings beautiful
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New paper out! We studied how different ways to count words can changes reading grade level estimates. Bottom line: Don't take reading grade estimates at face value. AND show your work when you do them! More info in thread below. Feeds: #commsky 🛟 🧪 #PhDsky Link: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MGCTE...
Just posted a new research review on AI tools for health communiocation. Can ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini actually help health professionals create better patient education? My usual refrain: these tools are not the cure-alls the companies selling them want you to believe #MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky #commsky
AI Tools for Health Materials: A Research-Based Guide for Health Professionals
Can ChatGPT write good patient education? I analyzed the research. Three key findings every health professional should know.
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Summary graphic for these steps to tell your public health story
Dr Samuel Animates@samuelanimates.bsky.social · 9mo agoIn the Public Health Communications Collaborative, we're talking about how to share our public health stories. The local effect of policy shifts and budget cuts may not be apparent to your community without someone telling the story. Here are the tips we're learning: (thread) #MedSky 🛟🧪 #episky
Communicating about vaccines can be a challenge. Public Health Communications Collaborative has developed a library of vaccine resources so you don’t have to go it alone, such as the flyer below. You can find more resources here: publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
In case any of these are helpful for folks job hunting in the health space, Reposting for feeds: #episky #phdsky #publichealth #academicsky
Dr Samuel Animates@samuelanimates.bsky.social · 11mo agoUpdated thread with US/Canada job postings in Public Health that might be relevant for folks with research backgrounds First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 150+ additions in September #medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
Reposting for the #publichealth feed
@siphidaho.bsky.social · 12mo agoWe’re hiring a Public Health Preparedness Program Manager to help us plan for and respond to emergencies. Full-time with a hybrid option and strong benefits. Apply by on Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Southeastern-Idaho-Public-Health-1
Updated thread with US/Canada job postings in Public Health that might be relevant for folks with research backgrounds First, an actively updated spreadsheet from the folks at Public Health Hiring Help: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... 150+ additions in September #medsky #publichealth #AcademicSky
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👋 I am excited to announce that I am part of a new cohort of Public Health Communications Collaborative Ambassadors this fall. Follow along as I share new, timely resources for #PublicHealth professionals as a #PHCCAmbassador #medsky #episky #scicomm
In my latest newsletter, I break down 3 practical options for public health professionals who want to experiment with generative AI but have privacy and environmental concerns. Good news: you have options. Thread below. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/privat... 🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
3 Private AI Tools for Health Professionals
Run AI locally with GPT4All, chat privately with DuckDuckGo, or analyze content with SHeLL Editor. Three tools for health professionals.
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Is AI Overhyped in Health Communication? My latest newsletter issue highlights how data quality puts practical limits on the promises of AI. Evidence, not industry hype, should drive our tech choices. Sometimes that means AI. Sometimes it means a simple keyword list. 🛟 #phdsky #commsky #scicomm
3 Data Quality Problems That Deflate AI Hype in Health Communication
Real research reveals why AI isn't always the answer for health communication. Learn how data redundancy, unclear standards, and simple tools challenge AI hype
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