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President and CEO of , formerly with CDC and ABC News, Pediatrician, Public health practitioner. (he/him) Retweets ≠ endorsements

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 13

    It’s clear: budget reconciliation is our best chance to create an America where skin color, income, disability, job and immigration status don’t determine how long + how well we live. ’s take on this pivotal legislation.

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  2. Dec 21

    It’s truly a blast watching you in action!

    Memories you didn't ask for but need to know include: giving me a pep talk that changed my perspective on story telling reminding me that impact in public health is the north star teaching me journalism and script writing 101
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  3. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    is killing over 1,000 Americans every day, not a new normal we're willing to accept, write and . Let's summon our scientific prowess and economic power to save lives, reduce severe disease, and keep families safe.

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  4. Dec 21

    We can beat COVID- Here’s how and I think it can be done. Here are five ways to win

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  5. Dec 19

    Thank you for your service to the nation and the world. We have all benefited from your incredible leadership and vision.

    After 12+ years of serving this great agency, today is my last day as Director. It's been a true honor and privilege to serve the "National Institutes of Hope" as I've often called . I'm looking forward to returning to & considering what to do when I grow up.
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  6. Dec 18

    Wonderful news!

    BREAKING: The incomparable just confirmed to be Assistant Administrator for Global Health! We can’t wait to work with him in tackling , getting vaccine shots in arms around the world, strengthening local health systems & preventing future pandemics.
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  7. Retweeted
    Dec 15

    We have lost more than 800k lives in this country to Covid-19, but just look at where the models show we could’ve been without vaccines

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  8. Retweeted
    Dec 15

    It’s absolutely critical that we pass federal voting rights protections by the end of the year. Anything short of that would be a failure for our democracy. Let’s get it done. The clock is ticking

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  9. Dec 9

    I had the pleasure of joining on this week’ Kids Edition. These kids asked great questions!

    Watch a new episode of Nightly News: Kids Edition!
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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 7

    makes the piece I wrote w/ more timely than ever. We agree that extending Medicaid postpartum coverage can improve the health of the nation’s moms & babies. Read our op-ed for here:

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  11. Dec 7

    I am really looking forward to my conversation on care and caregiving with . She has taught me so much. Please join us on 12/9 @ 10:30 ET.

    We are in a once-in-a-generation moment to reimagine the caregiving system in our country. Join us for a live conversation on care and caregiving with and on 12/9 and discuss what it takes to help all families thrive.
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  12. Dec 1

    I joined on to discuss where we are with the . The first US case has been identified, and there will be more. But we have many tools at our disposal--vaccines, masks, testing--to limit the spread of any variant.

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  13. Dec 1

    Childhood obesity and food insecurity affect many families, but disproportionately people of color and those with low incomes. Achieving health equity requires us to expand , , & other social and economic policies.

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  14. Dec 1

    Our current systems of caregiving don’t work. The pandemic has made this abundantly clear. I will host a discussion with on 12/9 about creating change in the caregiving world. Hope you can join us.

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  15. Retweeted
    Nov 29

    The House-passed Build Back Better Act is an important step forward in our efforts to provide everyone in America with the opportunity to live the healthiest life possible. Read a new statement from .

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  16. Nov 22

    No family in America should have to struggle to put healthy food on the table. My colleague and ’s Megan Lott lay out in an important and achievable vision for ending the childhood obesity and food insecurity epidemics.

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  17. Retweeted
    Nov 19

    The verdict in the case is a travesty and fails to deliver justice on behalf of those who lost their lives as they peacefully assembled to protest against police brutality and violence.

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  18. Retweeted
    Nov 19

    BREAKING: Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of the fatal shooting of two, and injury of another, during the protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake by the Kenosha Police Department.

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  19. Nov 16

    We need more action at the federal, state, and local level. Health disparities are well-documented. We know what needs to be done address inequities. Policymaking comes down to courage and choices. Let’s make the right ones.

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  20. Nov 16

    The Build Back Better bill is another major opportunity to improve health. It expands healthcare to those in the Medicaid coverage gap, extends the larger , guarantees paid leave and child care, and creates more affordable housing. All are good for our health.

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  21. Nov 16

    $21 billion to clean up Superfund and brownfield sites. Toxic chemicals around these sites can increase the risk of chronic disease and illnesses and are felt most acutely by people of color; they can even shorten life expectancy. Cleaning these sites permanently is essential.

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