John Purakal, MD
@JohnPurakal
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Emergency Medicine @DukeEmergency | Associate Professor @DukeMedSchool | Health Equity | Health Policy | Health Advocacy
Joined October 2014
As a doctor who advocates for health equity, reproductive rights & reducing gun violence, I was honored to meet @KamalaHarris, who fights for these ideals every day. As a dad to 2 girls who are proud to look like her, I’m all in to protect their futures. Go get ‘em, Auntie! 🇺🇸
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I know tomorrow will be just another day, and the work will remain the same. But I want to express gratitude to the many people who continue to help shape my career, like my family, mentors, learners & patients. Looking forward to the next chapter in this journey. 🏔️
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RT @TBPDurham: We were honored to present alongside Duke Help Desk during Health Policy Week! Thank you to @DukeSCOHP for hosting the event….
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RT @DukeSocialEQ: Congratulations to Faculty Affiliate @JohnPurakal, who recently received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award! The award i….
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RT @DukeSocialEQ: Wondering how Dr. Robby got like that? A new paper from our Faculty Affiliate @JohnPurakal examines PTSD symptoms among E….
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RT @DukeHealth: Sore throat, cough, fever, and ear pain? Is it better to head to an urgent care or the emergency department if you’re havin….
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Was lucky to receive this as a chief resident @UICBrownCoat. It was an amazing opportunity that helped develop my interests in health policy and advocacy. Highly recommend!.
Applications for the 2025 ICEP Leadership Scholarship are now open!. The ICEP Leadership Scholarship Program offers leadership development training to residents and early-career physicians in Illinois, empowering them to engage in advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
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RT @Surgeon_General: NEW: Today I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Report on tobacco-related health disparities in the United States. This r….
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RT @electreives: Any efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act would have a disastrous impact on Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina --….
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Federal budget cuts pushed by Republicans when they take over Washington could kill Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
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RT @mayorofbullcity: I'm aware and disappointed at the @wral Investigative story "Why Durham Crime is Creeping into Wake County Neighborho….
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RT @MattStehman: For anyone who wonders why republicans attack education so fiercely, tonight is your answer.
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But who will I incessantly text “STOP” to quit to after today?!.
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RT @LSiewny: SCD in the ED: both patients and providers endorse using individualized pain plans. In this 8 site implementation study we mad….
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If this election has taught me anything, it’s that the “Delete and Report Junk” feature on iPhones somehow invites more junk.
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RT @cynthiaccox: A reminder that pre-ACA, insurers selling health plans to individuals would not only deny people with pre-existing conditi….
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RT @dukeemergency: Dr. John Purakal has addressed the health implications of restricted access to reproductive healthcare in North Carolina….
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RT @sreeja_natesan: @dukeemergency #EM #Research Showcase! Incredible work of Dr @JohnPurakal and Julia Mook (MS4) and their work on #SDOH….
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“I have concepts of a plan” is what a med student says when the attending gives them no time to put their thoughts together. Not the debate response of a presidential candidate who has had over 9 years to think about their basic health policy plans.
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