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    “We are pledging to assist those Americans who are impacted by this disaster by offering free medical care.” On its own, a statement of solidarity and benevolence. But given who released the statement and the context in which it was made, I can’t help but see this as a public relations stunt. On February 3rd, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The…

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    • Dr. Peter McCullough’s Libertarian Medical Train Makes a Pit Stop in East Palestine https://t.co/7dSOBkKldW by @crackedscience via @McGillOSS Basic goal: Sell ideology and "unproven and disproven dietary supplements." So predictable. But still so frustrating. #Sigh.

  • Mashup Score: 27

    A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists.

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    • Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City https://t.co/Xvr9F8K7PT by @PeterGuest w @carlafrancome From advocating for liveable & walkable cities to: “There were already 15-minute cities in Poland during the Nazi occupation …" An absurd & rage-filled leap. #Sigh.

  • Mashup Score: 0

    Americans don’t need to accept winter disease surges and overrun health systems as an inevitable new normal. Instead, reinvigorate public health strategies to protect communities’ health.

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    • "Even before the arrival of the so-called #tripledemic, U.S. health systems were on the brink. But as the fall surge of illness threatens to capsize teetering hospitals, the will to deploy public health measures has also collapsed" 🤦‍♀️#sigh #maskup https://t.co/rH5nAYijHm

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    With Timothy Caulfield & Jillian Horton. Hosted by Christina Frangou. When did everyone become an expert in epidemiology? Why do folks turn to Facebook as the go-to source for how viruses spread, how vaccines work, and the effectiveness of public-health guidelines? How can a politician’s solutions to the health-care crisis be more sound than those of doctors, nurses, and EMTs? Why, why, why would…

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    • Factual Malpractice? Yep. It is everywhere. #Sigh. Soooooo looking forward to this event with the amazing @JillianHortonMD & @cfrangou! Hope to see you there, Oct 1! See https://t.co/TucO4afnli