George Monks, M.D.
@GeorgeMonks11
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Physician & Volunteer Teacher Univ of Oklahoma, Gulf War Veteran (Army 445th Military Police Co), Eagle Scout, Factmonger, Farm boy from Wilburton, Oklahoma
Joined April 2020
🇺🇸Thanks to all veterans from every war and conflict! 🇺🇸 I was proud and honored to serve in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm! #Veteran #VFW #MilitaryPolice #Army #ArmedForces @OKGuard @DeptVetAffairs #Veterans @USArmyMPCorps @VFWHQ @AmericanLegion #USA
On Aug. 7, 1990, President George H. W. Bush ordered Operation Desert Shield in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. The buildup of combat power marked the beginning stages of the Gulf War. We thank all Gulf War and Operation Desert Shield Veterans for their service!
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@thescrincher The CDC recommends that adults get a booster dose of Tdap every 10 years to maintain protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough
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@armyofskeletons The CDC recommends that adults get a booster dose of Tdap every 10 years to maintain protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough
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RT @GeorgeMonks11: ❓Remember when Oklahoma issued a “State of the State’s Health Report” every year for 20 years? The last report was in 20…
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@1kwok74105 Here is an interesting take on indirect costs. 50% is not unusual and really depends on the university. Varies widely. I'm not a researcher so I just don't know.
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@1kwok74105 Sounds high to me but I don't do anything except community-based research. I haven't don't that in over 10 years.
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@1kwok74105 Every NIH program should be reviewed to make sure its an efficient and useful research program. My view is don't defund or pause research unless a review has been done that found something unusual.
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@jdlookabaugh This post has nothing to do with Covid. The first year we didn't get a state of the state of health in Oklahoma was 2018.
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@1kwok74105 This is a helpful video to explain process.
Why slashing NIH indirect costs is devastating news for all of us.
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@SmallGov4All @LWellberg @SenatorLankford @SenMullin @realDonaldTrump @DOGE @HouseGOP @SenateGOP @SpeakerJohnson @LeaderJohnThune @GovStitt @OKHouseGOP @oksenategop I agree with all of your statements. I just don't want to see programs that have merit be hurt if ultimately they will continue to be funded.
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🔷USAID spends approximately $2 billion annually on U.S. agricultural commodities for humanitarian aid programs like Food for Peace and Food for Progress 🔷USAID purchases account for 7% of U.S. wheat’s total market value, with Oklahoma and Kansas as top suppliers
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