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Leslie Kantor

@drlesliek.bsky.social

Public health leader, researcher, educator and activist. Key issue areas include sexual and reproductive health, anti-racism, and making the world a more just and equitable place. Other interests = dance, tennis, and theatre.

765 Followers  |  500 Following  |  15 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  1.5964

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Dr. Leslie Kantor on RFK, Vaccines, and CDC Leadership
YouTube video by Rutgers School of Public Health Dr. Leslie Kantor on RFK, Vaccines, and CDC Leadership

Here’s my interview on the RFK hearing: youtu.be/ihy7mMLWrnA?...
Please share your experiences around the country trying to obtain COVID vaccines. Glad to report I had no problem today in NJ!

05.09.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review

22.01.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leslie Kantor, Balance of Power, 12.17.24 RFK Vaccines and Family Planning
YouTube video by Leslie Kantor Leslie Kantor, Balance of Power, 12.17.24 RFK Vaccines and Family Planning

Had a chance to address RFK Jr’s opinions on vaccines on Balance of Powerβ€”and fit in birth control, abortion and maternal health:

youtu.be/75IqrzKci0A?...

20.12.2024 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Public Health Says: Stop the RFK Jr. Nomination Please use this form to send a letter to your Senators opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Once you fill our your information, t...

This link allows you to easily send a substantive letter to your Senators opposing the Kennedy nomination to HHS. Please share widely!
actionnetwork.org/letters/7f9f...

11.12.2024 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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First Lady Tammy Murphy and members of my team at the #NurtureNJSummit NJ is working to be the safest and most equitable place to give birth in the US and #RutgersSchoolofPublicHealth, with me as PI, is evaluating the effort

10.12.2024 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please sign on. You don’t have to be a scientistβ€”all supporters of science are welcome to sign!

07.12.2024 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It feels like the kids who didn’t do the reading have taken over all of the classes! Thanks @pkrugman.bsky.social for reminding us of the drivers of high costs of admin in healthcare!

06.12.2024 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rutgers Public Health Research Illustrates Rise in Use of Paid Family Leave in New Jersey

www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...

Proud of the work my team did on this analysis. Expansion of paid family leave and telling people about those benefits led to more utilizationβ€”good policies can make a meaningful difference!

05.12.2024 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An amazing activist, so effective. Very sad.

30.11.2024 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

I hope someone will create this list!

24.11.2024 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Living Lab for the Future of Dance | Discover the Vision Shaping the New Doris Duke Theatre
YouTube video by Jacob's Pillow A Living Lab for the Future of Dance | Discover the Vision Shaping the New Doris Duke Theatre

youtu.be/zkCRfD0bmR0
The opening of the new Duke theatre at Jacob’s Pillow is something great that will happen in 2025. Art can help lead us in a more healing, humane, creative and unexpected direction. Take a look!

21.11.2024 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patients are stockpiling birth control over fears Trump could limit access to contraception Doctors say patients are stockpiling birth control and asking about long-term contraception methods ahead of Trump's second term.

www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/sto...

17.11.2024 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trying to turn a worry into a teachable momentβ€”why are mothers buying (β€œstockpiling”) Plan B for their daughters? Confused that it is mifepristone? See my interview based on the β€œtrend” in comments. But not sure what is fueling this particular action (Plan B buying) social media influencers?

17.11.2024 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please add meβ€”thank you!

17.11.2024 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Split-Ticket Voters Must Keep Trump Accountable on Abortion Voters must remind U.S. political leaders of the truth in this election: that abortion is more popular than they are.

Excited to co-author this OpEd with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf for TIME-let's hold them accountable!
time.com/7175541/keep...

15.11.2024 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video Panic over birth control access rising since Trump elected Google Search data has shown that searches for β€œbirth control” and β€œPlan B” doubled between Nov. 2 and Nov. 7.

Glad to to try to calm panic buying of Plan B and remind people that there are a lot of methods of birth control--find the one that is right for you!
abcnews.go.com/Health/video...

15.11.2024 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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