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A Battle With My Blood by Tatiana Schlossberg read aloud

The social and commercial determinants of health impact everyone, no matter socio-economic status, cultural identity, or religious tradition.  Tatiana Schlossberg’s published essay, A Battle With My Blood, speaks to the heart of health literacy as a global community.  Her article is read aloud.   Schlossberg, T. (2025). A battle with my blood. The New Yorker. Learn more about stem cell therapy from the National Marrow Donor Program: https://www.nmdp.org/what-we-do/about-us [https://www.nmdp.org/what-we-do/about-us] The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) was renamed as Blood Cancer United.  Learn more about research into 9/11 and blood cancer risk in first responders: https://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/blog/research-now-911-and-blood-cancer-risk-first-responders [https://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/blog/research-now-911-and-blood-cancer-risk-first-responders] For information on mRNA vaccine research, and impact of funding cuts:  https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-report-sounds-alarm-on-health-fallout-from-mrna-vaccine-funding-cuts/ [https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-report-sounds-alarm-on-health-fallout-from-mrna-vaccine-funding-cuts/] In a world of cheaply made bargains, the social and commercial determinants of health are not jargon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.  ciao, for now.    drmichelabull.com

domestic violence: the public health menace of silence

Domestic violence is the universal family's quicksand.  Silence is violence. Coercive control is domestic violence.  WomensLaw.org. About abuse: https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/emotional-and-psychological-abuse/forms-emotional-and-psychological-abuse-0 [https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/emotional-and-psychological-abuse/forms-emotional-and-psychological-abuse-0] Mineo, L. (2022). 'Shadow pandemic' of domestic violence. The Harvard Gazette,  https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/06/shadow-pandemic-of-domestic-violence/ [https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/06/shadow-pandemic-of-domestic-violence/] In a world of cheaply made bargains, the social and commercial determinants of health are not jargon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.  ciao, for now.    drmichelabull.com

vaccines supreme: preventable childhood diseases

Vaccines save lives, full stop.   A short list of preventable childhood diseases due to vaccines.   Adults need boosters, too.  How about you?  Covid was not mentioned on this episode. Parton's quote serves as reference: Don't be a such chicken squat, get out there and get your shot.  Dolly Parton  Please consult a medical provider for best vaccine advice! In a world of cheaply made bargains, the social and commercial determinants of health are not jargon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.  ciao, for now.    drmichelabull.com

Bonus REDUX | A fig tree figures prominently

Please enjoy a REDUX of a poem I wrote for a loved one.  It's been a tumultuous year for all.  Hang in there.  Love is eternal.  Free copies of newsletter are available on my website:  drmichelabull.com In a world of cheaply made bargains, the social and commercial determinants of health are not jargon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.  ciao, for now.    drmichelabull.com

caregiver caretaker

Caregivers caretakers keep love lines strong and healthy.  A fig tree figures prominently in a loved one’s garden. Love, Dr. Bull The course of true love never did run smooth.   ~ William Shakespeare Only love can break your heart.   ~ Neil Young In a world of cheaply made bargains, the social and commercial determinants of health are not jargon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.  ciao, for now.    drmichelabull.com