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Epidemiologist: Climate-Sensitive Infectious Disease Surveillance; here for #rstats #dataviz #gis updates/tips, esp. #publichealth data science

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Attend our upcoming Kickoff and Public Input Session and share your thoughts on how CDPH can better support climate and health work over the next 5-7 years.

πŸ“† February 25th, 2026

⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UTyTDwcYROSGpIm18c2ufw#/registration

05.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was the final nudge I needed to make the switch. Thanks!

04.02.2026 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Report Misconduct by Federal Agents to the California Attorney General

No President and no administration is above our country’s Constitution, and no one in this country is without rights.Β 

Support your community by stayingΒ peaceful and prepared. Report federal agent misconduct to: oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct

25.01.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2716    πŸ” 815    πŸ’¬ 107    πŸ“Œ 27

Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...

23.01.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 502    πŸ” 415    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 14
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Governor Newsom meets with World Health Organization Director-General, announces California becomes first state to join WHO-coordinated international network | Governor of California

"As Trump withdraws the U.S. from the World Health Organization, California has become the first and only state to join a WHO-coordinated global outbreak response network β€” strengthening rapid detection and response to emerging public health threats." #ILoveCalifornia
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...

23.01.2026 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Various pictures of products containing Kratom or 7-OH. β€œCDPH reminds the public to avoid Kratom and 7-OH products”

Various pictures of products containing Kratom or 7-OH. β€œCDPH reminds the public to avoid Kratom and 7-OH products”

CDPH, @CA_ABC & @cdtfa are reminding consumers that foods and other products with kratom & 7-OH may lead to addiction, overdose and death. Despite their wide availability, these products cannot be sold for consumption online or in stores.

More info www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA... 1/3

16.01.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Person with a bandage on their upper arm smiling, promoting flu vaccination in a campaign by CDPH. Text reads: CDPH Urges Vaccination and Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise.

Person with a bandage on their upper arm smiling, promoting flu vaccination in a campaign by CDPH. Text reads: CDPH Urges Vaccination and Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise.

Flu cases and hospitalizations are increasing statewide as a newly detected influenza A strain (H3N2 subclade K) circulates in California.

CDPH reports the second pediatric flu-associated fatality this season.

More info: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA... [1/4]

13.01.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.

17.12.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4308    πŸ” 1924    πŸ’¬ 104    πŸ“Œ 85

I should have known there was a way to do this, instead of workarounds. What a time saver, thanks!

11.11.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I learn something new every time with @ivelasq3.bsky.social , or finally understand something that has eluded me. In this case, #Quarto + knitr::knit_child() + params. I can’t find the recording to follow the demos but the slides alone will get you there. Thanks for sharing! #rstats

11.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So many great Quarto demos from @ivelasq3.bsky.social that I can’t implement…

31.10.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@posit.co , please consider bundling #Quarto with future Posit Connect [Enterprise], instead of separate plug-in install. #rstats

31.10.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe didn't need ellmer and gander but can't tell at this point. I am still interested in related demos.

23.08.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Works now, that I can provide file context after: 1) Set up #positron Assistant (positron.posit.co/assistant.html); 2) installed and loaded shinychat, ellmer, gander; 3) started with @shiny in chat.
ATM, I prefer ChatGPT-5 for #rstats / #rshiny code, but this requires Claude and is convenient.

23.08.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@posit.co , I have installed extension, set up Claude, and entered @shiny into Positron Assistant. How can I have it β€œread” my loaded data frame and existing files in app/ (.R, www/, etc.) for design prompts? Do I also use gander ?

22.08.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Any recommended demos -video or blog- on using #positron Assistant to develop #rshiny app based on data loaded in #rstats environment and other files in my project folder (e.g., global.R)? I’ve found pieces from @posit.co, but still not sure how to put it all together. Thanks!

22.08.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.

NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."

24.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2804    πŸ” 1523    πŸ’¬ 108    πŸ“Œ 496
NSF, NASA and NIH budgets per year, inflation adjusted from 2000-2025 along with the proposed cuts. NSF includes research component only. Massive cuts across all sectors, well below support spanning 25 years.

NSF, NASA and NIH budgets per year, inflation adjusted from 2000-2025 along with the proposed cuts. NSF includes research component only. Massive cuts across all sectors, well below support spanning 25 years.

How bad will it be? Catastrophic.

Proposed cuts to #NSF, #NIH, and #NASA will set the US R&D landscape back 25 yrs+, cause economic and job loss now, and undermine innovations to come.

But, this is the WH's *proposed* budget.

Speak up now before it is too late.

(inflation adjusted $-s below)

31.05.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2607    πŸ” 1369    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 125
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Our πŸ’― hours to #SaveAmericasForecasts starts tomorrow!

Tune in to hear over 200+ US meteorologists and climate scientists share the importance of federally funded weather and climate research!

wclivestream.com

27.05.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 235    πŸ” 196    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 48
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Climate Change and Coccidioidomycosis This JAMA Insights discusses the increased risk of coccidioidomycosis due to climate change and the importance of clinicians, patients, and health systems being educated about the disease to ensure accurate identification and optimal care for patients.

This communication serves as a "be on the lookout" for clinicians in Southwestern U.S. & beyond, given already considerable (& historically underestimated) disease burden, which will likely increase further due to climate change (and perhaps already has). jamanetwork.com/jour...

20.02.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The abrupt terminations of more than 1,000 employees, including new Epidemic Intelligence Officers, across CDC are deeplyβ€―disturbing. For more than 70 years, EIS officers have served on America’s front line as its disease detectives, ready at a moment’s notice to respond to emerging outbreaks.

14.02.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2020    πŸ” 653    πŸ’¬ 106    πŸ“Œ 28

@cararthompson.bsky.social and/or @nrennie.bsky.social ?

30.01.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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