Utah, my home state; This map is so disheartening. I know 3rd party Mormon candidate Evan Mcmullin not running is a big part of it, but look at that acquiescence to (and subsequent gains) Trump.

Yes! #testingpriorities until the vaccine.

It is past time Idaho supports our public health districts, hospitals, healthcare workers, businesses, & citizens with statewide action. We are 1 of 8 states without a mask mandate. Local efforts, though effective, are insufficient in our patchwork of strategies. #idpol #idleg

I'm all for good trouble which includes a good protest. Protesting at homes of elected officials and volunteer board members crosses a line. Mobs won in Idaho today, on yet another day of record-breaking COVID cases. Central District Health Boise PD Brad Little

Absolutely Corey.

Leadership from Lawrence G. Wasden : “...the legally correct decision may not be the politically convenient decision.” I wish we had heard “the scientifically correct decision may not be the politically convenient decision” from Brad Little regarding a mask mandate yesterday.

This. Public health work has often been more than a thankless job, but may carry substantial risk. Please find ways to thank and support your public health officials and boards. Great interviews from #Idaho and SWDHIDAHO too. apnews.com/article/pandem…

The description of public health challenges in this @newyorker article on Idaho is spot on. Is Bundy sincere in wanting to help #BlackLivesMatter? If black folks w/ open carry burst into the statehouse, the response would have been oh so different. newyorker.com/news/us-journa…

Cross-sectional study finds Deaf patients were more likely than hearing patients to be denied a health care appointment, most often because Deaf patients requested interpreters, which were necessary for effective communication. Elizabeth Schniedewind, Ed.D. Idaho State University ja.ma/2LQuYfS

What an honor to understand challenges scheduling healthcare visits, long experienced by the Deaf community, then work collaboratively w/ Elizabeth Schniedewind, Ed.D., Steve Snow & others to empirically measure such discrimination. Our study out today JAMA Network Open. Onward until remedied!

Any public health worker in Idaho needs resilience & creativity to meet challenges. At times there is unpredictable progress (eg legalizing needle exchange & Medicaid expansion). Joining IPHA folks & inspiring speakers further brings ideas & hope. Great annual meeting!

This makes so much common sense. Recruiting from within hard hit communities is feasible, as is training to give vaccines.

I am still disappointed that AJPH gave a platform to Big Tobacco. I wish I had signed on to this call & hope this is being remedied at APHA's executive board level. Tagging friends on APHA's board Charlene Cariou @MCHequity Teresa Garrett

Nightmare scenario playing out in Idaho. Some feeling helpless and hopeless while most are business-as-usual.

The juxtaposition of these two news articles...so much dissonance.

Are you interested in enhancing sign language interpreting in healthcare settings to advance health equity? We are recruiting a project manager whose preferred language is #ASL. Job posting here:youtu.be/BGrsEcHuB04

Dr. Paul Farmer had recently rescheduled speaking @boisestate. Otherwise, he would have been in Boise this week. We rarely get a global health leader and icon in Idaho & I was very much looking forward to listening to him again. Now news of his death. What a life and what a loss.

Not everyday do I get to hear from and meet a hero. Thanks for the inspiration on self-care and sources of power @BucknerWebb & the Idaho Community Health Workers Association.

It was our honor having you, Dr. Chanyasulkit. We’re committed to play, read, and vote for health.