‘Pro life’

December 18, 2024December 17, 2024 ~ susie ~ 1 Comment

Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?#PHEthx
— Daniel S. Goldberg (@profgoldberg.bsky.social) 2024-12-17T18:29:20.521Z

Those kind and caring people at UHC

December 16, 2024December 14, 2024 ~ susie

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
— Susie Madrak Ω (@susiemadrak.bsky.social) 2024-12-15T01:54:10.847Z

Good to know

December 9, 2024December 6, 2024 ~ susie

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is instituting a mandatory milk testing program that should provide a much clearer picture of how widespread the virus is in the country’s dairy industry.
— STAT (@statnews.bsky.social) 2024-12-06T20:29:26.590Z

Understatement

December 6, 2024December 5, 2024 ~ susie

Why do I get the impression that people aren't feeling that sorry about what's happened to this UHC CEO? This may be part of the reason: www.cancerhealth.com/article/judg…
— Blip@Blackhat_1 (@blip-blackhat-1.bsky.social) 2024-12-05T00:14:52.890Z

So many possible suspects in shooting death of serial killer

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 ~ susie

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: police hunt suspect after ‘targeted attack’ outside hotel – latest updates
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) 2024-12-04T18:17:27Z

Today we remember the legacy of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein.bsky.social) 2024-12-04T16:30:54.583Z

Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne…
— More Perfect Union (@moreperfectunion.bsky.social) 2024-12-04T17:36:31.389Z

Good luck with that

November 25, 2024November 24, 2024 ~ susie

I hope to have my article out soon in a scientific journal outlining my proposed 4-step plan to begin countering rising antivaccine activism in America. The reason for my article is more than academic – but rather a genuine threat to public health in the U.S. highlighted here pic.twitter.com/WkNM16YzXd
— Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD (@PeterHotez) November 24, 2024

Just so you know

November 22, 2024November 21, 2024 ~ susie

It’s too expensive to protect people.

“The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved & afebrile. There were also no recommendations to restrict ill HCWs from caring for high-risk or immunocompromised patients because "it is not feasible."” 🧵
— Kelly (@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social) 2024-11-21T21:45:08.073Z

Can you see Bobby Kennedy handling this?

November 7, 2024November 6, 2024 ~ susie

I see more mass graves in our future:

CDC Warns Public of H5N1 Bird Flu Symptoms Amid Growing Concerns

H5N1 bird flu symptoms include fever, chills, eye irritation, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, and fatigue. pic.twitter.com/sf2MiZh2Ta
— SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) November 7, 2024

Don’t worry

November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 ~ susie

RFK Jr. is on the job!

Bird flu found in a pig in U.S. for the first time, raising concerns about potential risks to humans https://t.co/3S04QWnwzu via @statnews
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) October 30, 2024

They think this gets votes?

October 31, 2024October 30, 2024 ~ susie

Not from anyone who’s not an insurance executive!

Hidden video captures Speaker Johnson promising to repeal Obamacare if Donald Trump wins, even as they admit they don't have a replacement plan. This is why voting for Kamala Harris is important.pic.twitter.com/rXRR1XGHkZ
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) October 30, 2024