Advocate for finding better ways to improve health, well-being, & healthcare.

Joined March 2012
Kaiser Permanente researchers are seeking HIV+ cigarette smokers to try a new health app. Want to learn how to #quitsmoking when you're ready? Your feedback matters. #mhealth Learn more and see if you are eligible: bit.ly/3RsKKe6 @PosAware @pozmagazine @HIVPlusMag
We're seeking a doctoral-level investigator with recognized research expertise in aging/geriatrics, brain health, #Alzheimer’s disease and #dementia for a leadership role in the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) cohort study. Details at our careers page: bit.ly/3JqeFi4
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👇 Imagine a world where we each practiced this & allowed our colleagues to, as well. That’s a recipe for increased success & better mental health. Who’s in?
See the Data on Breakthrough Covid Hospitalizations and Deaths by State. Bottom line: If you are vaccinated, the risk is much, much less of contracting severe COVID-19. nytimes.com/interactive/2021…
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#SRNT2021 has upped the ante for virtual conferences: great science, yoga, and even puppy-breaks! Way to go @srnt!
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New findings from @CDCgov demonstrate that rises in vaping does not lead to decreases in adult smoking. Instead, adult vaping appears to be driven primarily by young people most of whom were never smokers making them new recruits for the tobacco industry. bit.ly/3kTjXpA
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94.5%! Incredibly proud of Dr. Lisa Jackson and her team @KPWaResearch. Their tireless work since January lead to the FIRST administration of an investigational vaccine for COVID-19 and undoubtedly will help save lives around the world.
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For #GreatAmericanSmokeout, here are 6 reasons that 2020 is the best time in your life to quit. KPWHRI’s Jennifer McClure, PhD has resources if you’re ready to make a change or just thinking about it. @SciencePatron @BehavioralMed @srntorg @CDCTobaccoFree bit.ly/3lBBOCT
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The 11 attributes of great primary care leadership—A new model from a new paper about #hcldr in @MilbankFund w/authors from @MacCollCenter @RWJMS @LVHN & @CHCConnecticut. Read about it here: bit.ly/2YbApcP @RWJF @TuzzioL @TaraStrome @BTAMacColl @margaretflinter
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Science Patron retweeted
#PoliceBrutality is a public health crisis fueled by systemic racism that disproportionately affects Black Americans. To observe #JUNETEENTH2020, join us in calling for an end to the use of excessive force and to increase funding for anti-racism research. bit.ly/3dnF6op
Some good news this week. Let’s keep the ball rolling and stop systemic racial injustice next...
Firing someone because they are LGBTQ violates federal law. We’ve always known this — but today the Supreme Court made it official. Now it’s up to Congress to finish the work. aclu.org/news/lgbt-rights/su…
Important info given the number of Americans with a chronic health condition...
New @CDCMMWR: Among people with COVID-19, hospitalizations were 6 times higher and deaths 12 times higher among those with reported underlying conditions compared to those with no reported underlying conditions. Protect yourself and others. bit.ly/MMWR61520
Good to know! Belgian-Dutch Study: Why in times of COVID-19 you can not walk/run/bike close to each other. by Jurgen Thoelen link.medium.com/bf5WgGhAv5
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Sadly, patients are turning down enrollment in remdesevir clinical trial for #COVID19 in favor of getting ‘Trump’s drug’. It’s hard enough enrolling RCTs without this nonsense!
Interesting insights on being a people manager during times of crisis from @JohnBallardPhD
On managers providing emotional support to others. Study results. johnballardphd.com/blog/lead… @AOMConnect
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Science Patron retweeted
Ask an #epidemiologist: A tsunami of news about #covid19 is sweeping the Web; here are 3 @kpwashington researchers’ recommended sites for #pandemic info: bit.ly/2yx4Xve. Useful tips from @JessicaChubak @WernliKarenJ & @ErinJBowles @uwsph @uwepidemiology @dianabuist