Alec Calac, PhD
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Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians | @ANAMS1975 Past President | @NMQF 40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health | MS3 @UCSDMedSchool | views mine
San Diego, CA
Joined March 2017
You imbeciles have likely never seen the works of the Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum. They preserve the material heritage of the NIH and display the equipment, notebooks, and other materials used by the nation’s biomedical research enterprise to advance health.
In the past 48 hours, HHS canceled 62 contract worth $182 million. These contracts were entirely for administrative expenses – none touched any healthcare programs. This included terminating a $168,000 contract for an Anthony Fauci exhibit at the NIH Museum.
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RT @USGovFeed: 🦅📃 House Bill Update (HR.741) TITLE: "To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Departme…
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You have no right to cancel contracts provided through the Indian Health Service. The government is violating the federal trust responsibility to Tribal governments. @NIHB1 @NCUIH_Official @NCAI1944 @IndianAffairs @lisamurkowski @SenBrianSchatz
Updated data on DEI related contract cancellations with full detail:
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In 1979, as @AmericanCancer president, Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. created a program focused on advancing health equity and eliminating cancer disparities among Black Americans. Equity, diversity, and inclusion is paramount to the practice of medicine.
In recognition of both #WorldCancerDay and #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., @AmericanCancer's first Black president and a leader in promoting awareness of the risks of cancer — particularly among the Black community.
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Health centers provide needed care for Native Americans in San Diego County.
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Last year, Arizona became one of four states to offer coverage of American Indian traditional healing services through Medicaid. A great accomplishment in a state with a large inter-tribal population.
BREAKING: The Arizona Medical Association applauds @GovernorHobbs for renewing her commitment to healthcare in today’s State of the State Address. In her remarks to the state legislature and residents, the Governor shared her vision for restoring the #ArizonaPromise, which included a continued effort to improve healthcare. Like @GovernorHobbs, ArMA is striving to guarantee patients have access to the healthcare they deserve and physicians have the autonomy they need to provide quality care. Unfortunately, challenges are mounting for patients and physicians as they wrestle with insurers’ red tape, a dire healthcare workforce shortage, and the politicization of healthcare. As the 2025 Legislative Session gets underway, ArMA is already at work on these issues. We’re collaborating with elected officials, stakeholders, and patients to make Arizona the best place to practice medicine and receive care. That’s the #ArMAPromise. #ArizonaMedicine #AZMedicine #StateOfTheState #GovernorKatieHobbs #AZLegislature #AZCapitol #PhysicianAdvocacy #2025legislativesession
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A horrific reality for expectant parents in South Dakota. Many from the Rosebud Indian Reservation depended on Winner Regional Health for Labor & Delivery services. American Indian infant mortality rates in South Dakota have more than doubled since 2017. @AmerMedicalAssn
Another blow to rural #maternitycare: Winner Regional Health in SD will end L&D services starting Feb. 1, 2025. Expectant moms now face longer travel and many uncertainties for childbirth, as nearby towns also lack L&D services. #MaternalHealthCrisis
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A wonderful editorial by AMA President Bruce Scott detailing the extensive work that Native medical students and physicians have done to reshape the advocacy priorities of the AMA and respectfully engage Tribal Nations.
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A fully funded Indian Health Service would have more funding than the National Institutes of Health.
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Yesterday was my last day on outpatient pediatrics at @RadyChildrens. I almost melted when a couple asked if I could be their newborn’s primary care provider. 🥹🥰
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Courage and hope: Two cancer survivors share their journey at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Specialty Care Center on the Navajo Nation.
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RT @DavidJSkorton: “I find the greatest joy when I work in community and motivate youth to pursue their own passions.” My congratulations t…
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Honored to be a recipient of the @AAMCtoday Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship, alongside fellow @anams1975 member Shelby Snyder and three other wonderful awardees. Thank you to @UCSDMedSchool and @UCSD_DCP for empowering me to make a positive change in the world.
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RT @GallodeMoraesMD: Super proud of Dr. William Swain and the work he did on looking at residents race/ethnicity by specialty. Black, Afric…
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