July 25, 2022

Monkeypox is NOT an STI + COVID-19 is surging

Hi! I’ve been back from vacation for a week and miss it a lot. The Adirondacks is one of my favorite places in the world - The Wild Center, hiking, amazing food, and just existing in nature. It’s beautiful. More about vacation in the palate cleanser.

I did get news that work downsized and laid off a few vital folks in my section towards the end of vacation. I was not laid off and they’ve promised they will not be laying off those of us who work directly with members. That said, if you know of any remote jobs that you feel I’d be a good fit for? Let me know. I’ve been working on applications, just in case.

Monkeypox

We Need to Talk About Monkeypox by Ro White

Clinical trials could get monkeypox drug to desperate patients, but U.S. efforts lag by Benjamin Ryan

I Have Monkeypox — Here's What It's Like And What You Should Know by Matt Ford

LGBTQ People Rallied In New York For Better Information And Support As Monkeypox Cases Rise by Steffi Cao

If you are looking for information on accessing the monkeypox vaccine, check with your local health department or primary care provider.

A Florida School Board Candidate Wants Trans Health Care Providers to Be Hanged by James Factora

The New York Times, The Atlantic, More Keep Publishing Transphobia. Why? by Lexi McMenamin

There Is No Legitimate ‘debate’ Over Gender-affirming Healthcare by Kit O’Connell

Trans Man Advised to Use Women's Restroom Then Beaten Up and Arrested by Chloe Mayer - This was not me, but not fun to hear about the day we left for vacation while stopping at rest stops to pee and having to decide which bathrooms were safer.

Articles You Need to Read This Week

COVID Is Still Happening, Whether or Not You've Moved On by Lexi McMenamin

Study suggests coronaviruses may survive in frozen meat for up to 30 days by HealthDay News

BA. 5: What We Know About Protection From Vaccines and Previous Infections by Juila Ries

Two decades of Alzheimer's research may be based on deliberate fraud that has cost millions of lives by Mark Sumner

12 Books to Read to Be a Better Ally to Disabled People This Disability Pride Month by Katie Reilly

Lawyers preparing for abortion prosecutions warn about healthcare, data privacy by Eleanor Kilbanoff

CDC warns of parechovirus in multiple states after infant dies by HealthDay News

Over 80% Of U.S. Workers Seek Employers Who Care About Their Mental Health by Chantelle Pattemore

Working with Indigenous allies is the ethical way to develop psychedelic-based pharmaceuticals by Jeeshan Chowdhury

Deal between Amazon and One Medical has massive implications for the future of primary care by Katherine A. Gergen-Barnett and Russell S. Phillips

Caregiver Engagement During Care Transition Cuts Hospital Readmission by Sarai Rodriguez

Why is insulin still so expensive for diabetes patients in the U.S.? by Berkeley Lovelace Jr.

Nurse diversity linked to a reduced risk of maternal health issues, study finds by Tat Bellamy-Walker

The 9-8-8 Helpline Exists In An America Full Of Broken Systems — Of Course It’s Flawed by Molly Longman

Healthcare Policy Expert: FTC Could Put Insurers' Drug Middlemen On A Diet by Louis Tharp

The House Passed the Respect for Marriage Act. 157 Republicans Voted Against It. by Mathew Rodriguez

Compulsory heterosexuality and the healing power of queer historical fiction by Marina Deller

Reverend Valerie Spencer Sees The Divinity of Transness by Rev. Valerie Spencer and Wren Sanders

What LGBTQ+ intellectually disabled people want everyone to know by Amie O'Shea, Deakin University and Diana Piantedosi

Trump’s Post-Coup Blooper Reel Says It All by Cameron Joseph

Vacation was good and much needed! I recorded a series of videos to post to TikTok, IG, and elsewhere that help encourage taking a break, self-care, and resting. Also, here are some vacation photos:

Thanks for reading! If you have feedback or anything you’d like to share, feel free to reach out to me on social media or email (all linked here).

Until next time,
Grayson