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@EquityPA is a project of the Physician Assistants for Health Equtiy Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

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Surprised to see #AaronRodgers on the Jeffrey Epstein list!
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Judge grants Oregon State, Washington State 'governing control' of Pac-12 kpic.com/news/local/judge-gr…
Judge grants Oregon State, Washington State 'governing control' of Pac-12

Judge grants Oregon State, Washington State 'governing control' of Pac-12

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Oregon State University and Washington State University should have "governing control" of the Pac-12 after the other members anno

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Sometimes it’s good to have people over just for the rush of excitement you’ll get when they leave
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RT @NYTHealth: Research shows Black Americans receive less and lower-quality care for conditions like cancer, heart problems, pneumonia, pain management, prenatal and maternal health, and overall preventive health. nyti.ms/2WEh99R
The Black Mortality Gap, and a Document Written in 1910 (Published 2021)

The Black Mortality Gap, and a Document Written in 1910 (Published 2021)

Some clues on why health care fails Black Americans can be found in the Flexner Report.

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Overdoses surged during the pandemic. Now, for the first time, Congress has appropriated funds specifically for programs that focus on keeping drug users alive by giving them clean syringes, Narcan and other supplies. nyti.ms/3hcTmUG
Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: ‘Harm Reduction’ Gains Federal Support (Published 2021)

Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: ‘Harm Reduction’ Gains Federal Support (Published 2021)

Overdoses have surged during the pandemic. Now, for the first time, Congress has appropriated funds specifically for programs that distribute clean syringes and other supplies meant to protect users.

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Amen.
Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) profile pictureSarah Cooper
@sarahcpr8 Nov 2020
I knew we’d be happy but I didn’t realize we’d be spontaneous dance parties in the street happy. What a moment teapaw.org/adriofwands/status/132…
Hey Rudy, where are the lawsuits??
Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) profile pictureRudy W. Giuliani
@RudyGiuliani9 Nov 2020
NYC,DC,Philly were all boarded up for riots. All of a sudden no riots by Trump supporters. They don’t riot. What happens if recounts and challenges make @realDonaldTrump the winner. The Biden supporters do riot because they are lawless.
joycewhitevance: Spoiler alert: Flynn voluntarily pleaded guilty to the charges against him. teapaw.org/realdonaldtrum…
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RT @jimeddypa: The color of death: race, observed skin tone, and all-cause mortality in the United States. - PubMed - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2973…
The color of death: race, observed skin tone, and all-cause mortality in the United States - PubMed

The color of death: race, observed skin tone, and all-cause mortality in the United States - PubMed

Objective: This paper examines how mortality covaries with observed skin tone among blacks and in relation to whites. Additionally, the study analyzes the extent to which social factors such as...

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A new study has found that MDMA led to significant reductions in PTSD among combat vets, police and firefighters. By the study's end, most no longer qualified for a PTSD diagnosis. nyti.ms/2FPyD4C
Ecstasy as a Remedy for PTSD? You Probably Have Some Questions. (Published 2018)

Ecstasy as a Remedy for PTSD? You Probably Have Some Questions. (Published 2018)

A study suggests that therapy combined with the drug MDMA could be useful when traditional treatments for PTSD have failed.

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New York City intends to allow four safe injection sites for illegal drug users, hoping to stem the epidemic of fatal overdoses. nyti.ms/2KHrS8I
De Blasio Moves to Bring Safe Injection Sites to New York City (Published 2018)

De Blasio Moves to Bring Safe Injection Sites to New York City (Published 2018)

Though no injection sites exist yet in the United States, the endorsement of the strategy by New York may give the movement behind it special impetus.

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RT @AmerMedicalAssn: As @PatriceHarrisMD just said at #RxSummit, re: opioids, "The epidemic evolved." We want to hear from you as you've navigated this changing public health issue. Share your story about a range of factors: spr.ly/6004DXL0O #NPHW
#DEA has cracked down on prescribers and pharmacies to cut down opioid use. fiercehealthcare.com/practic…
DEA opioid crackdown leads to arrests of 28 medical professionals

DEA opioid crackdown leads to arrests of 28 medical professionals

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been making good on a promise to crackdown on opioid prescribers with the arrests of nearly 30 medical professionals in the last two months. | The Drug Enforcement...

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Right on PA Karen Bass! teapaw.org/RepKarenBass/status/98…
Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) profile pictureCongressmember Bass@RepKarenBass3 Apr 2018
It was good to be with the man who represented our nation and the presidency with dignity, integrity and honor. 8 years without any hint of corruption or investigations. Great to see our last REAL president enjoying his life.
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RT @RuralVictimHelp: Our staff in Colville is wearing teal today to celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s #DayofAction. Together, we can practice consent, believe survivors, end victim blaming, and change the culture! #SAAM
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More American children than previously thought may be suffering because their mothers drank alcohol in pregnancy, new study says nyti.ms/2FRe1JS
Far More U.S. Children Than Previously Thought May Have Fetal Alcohol Disorders (Published 2018)

Far More U.S. Children Than Previously Thought May Have Fetal Alcohol Disorders (Published 2018)

New research estimates that neurological disorders caused by mothers drinking during pregnancy are at least as common as autism.

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Find out what's new in the 2018 #Immunization schedules developed by the AAFP, @CDCgov, @acognews and @AmerAcadPeds. ow.ly/w0tE30ifq6E
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Sex hurts. Help! nyti.ms/2DV72D2
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