Rich Besser
@DrRichBesser
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President and CEO of @RWJF, formerly with CDC and ABC News, Pediatrician, Public health practitioner. (he/him) Retweets ≠ endorsements
New Jersey
Joined December 2009
SCOTUS' decision to deny the right to access abortion care moves us further from equity— a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being.
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RT @RWJF: .@RWJF President @DrRichBesser joins @NotYourAvgHo101 and @emily_ladau to discuss why it's essential #philanthropy be more inclus….
disabilityphilanthropy.org
A conversation with Sandy Ho and Dr. Richard Besser on why it's essential that philanthropy applies a disability lens across all of their operations and grantmaking.
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Judy Heumann left an indelible legacy as a champion for disability rights. I am honored to have worked with her and learned so much from her. I join my colleagues at the @RWJF and our partners united in efforts at the intersection of disability and social justice in mourning her.
Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.
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RT @judithheumann: Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a b….
judithheumann.com
For Immediate Release: March 4, 2023 Contact: Yoli Navas at [email protected] or 561-990-9029 The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Activist Judith “Judy” Heumann...
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RT @AshishKJha46: You’ve all heard that @potus has COVID “rebound”. Lets talk about rebound -- what we know and what we don't know. Bottom….
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RT @supportKIND: The tragedy in Texas, where at least 46 people were found dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer and more than a dozen other….
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As my colleagues from @RWJF say- “No decent person wants to hurt children.” Here’s what that should mean: .Youth and gender-affirming care: let’s start with ‘do no harm’ via @statnews.
www.statnews.com
Adhering to a few simple principles won't bridge America's cultural divide or tone down the political rhetoric around gender-affirming care, but it will help children. And that should be enough.
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RT @bhrenton: A drop in testing due to Memorial Day reporting backlogs, but disparities along insurance coverage lines remain. "We need th….
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We have to find a way to end our inability to enact even the most sensible regulations-- broadly supported across the political spectrum-- that will save lives. At @RWJF we will actively explore how we as an institution can work for this kind of change.
We are in solidarity with the Uvalde community & share in the grief of those mourning the loss of their loved ones. Gun violence is a public health crisis that will never end until our nation enacts evidence-based regulations that are proven to save lives.
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RT @RWJF: We are in solidarity with the Uvalde community & share in the grief of those mourning the loss of their loved ones. Gun violence….
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Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released a statement on gun violence as a public health crisis.
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It’s hard for children to learn if they are hungry. Congress must extend nutrition waivers
thehill.com
Child nutrition waivers were the right move two years ago, and they’re the right move today.
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RT @DrTomFrieden: There are people who will benefit from a fourth shot, but the more pressing challenge is getting first, second and third….
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Congress needs to make sure that the response to COVID is fully funded. We cannot accept that a person’s income and whether they have health insurance will determine how protected they are and how they do if they get sick.
The FDA has approved a second COVID booster shot for anyone over 50. @DrRichBesser joins us with what you need to know.
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RT @ABCNewsHealth: "We enter crises ill-equipped to handle them and we exit crises by quickly forgetting our promises to learn from past mi….
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The nation will soon mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths.
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RT @GMA: “I’m less concerned [about BA.2 subvariant] than when Omicron first came because we should see protection from people who’ve had t….
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The expanded Child Tax Credit had a dramatic impact on child poverty in just a few months. Imagine the impact if it were made permanent and if payments made it to every eligible family. If we truly care about children, actions speak much louder than words.
“When you look at the impact of poverty, poverty means that a family is in a stressful situation. It means that a family is at risk for not having enough food to eat, is at risk of eviction, is at risk for having the heat turned off in the winter.” @DrRichBesser.
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Here you go:
@DrRichBesser on the Today Show you say to watch your community transmission numbers and hospitalizations. Please provide info how we get those statistics?.
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Great piece by @ShelleyHearne on what CDC ( and public health more broadly) needs in order to handle the next crisis and to ensure that every day isn’t a health crisis for so many people in America.
We have to think beyond #COVID19 & do a real overhaul if we are going to be the healthiest @PublicHealth @scottburrisphlr @PHLR_Temple @DrRichBesser @edhunter415 @simsaveslives @JHSPH_HPM @JHadvocacy
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I’m looking forward to this free webinar on gender equity. Please spread the word!.
Gender should never limit opportunities for health and well-being. Which #GlobalIdeas can inspire your community’s efforts to advance #genderequity? 🌏. RSVP for @RWJF’s Reimagined in America webinar to find out:
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!.
This weekend, my 4 y/o daughter tested positive for COVID-19. She’s had a fever and sore throat, and she isn’t her usual bubbly self. But thankfully she is eating, drinking, and breathing fine. We’re keeping a close eye on her. Worrying about her has prompted a few reflections:.
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