Parisa Fitz-Henley
@parisafitzhenley.bsky.social
Actor, writer, auntie, dog mom, and public health fangirl. Jamerican living in the southern US. Sometimes fancy nerd. Everyone is an educator.
https://www.monafoundation.org/
https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/
https://www.monafoundation.org/
https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/
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Hi @bsky.app folks! I’m a Jamaican-American creator. I ♥️ public health & practice the Bahá'í Faith. I'm on advisory boards for Mona Foundation &
Futures Without Violence, which use education
to address issues worldwide. I’m a cofounder of Darlin’ Appalachia, supporting areas hit by hurricane Helene.
Futures Without Violence, which use education
to address issues worldwide. I’m a cofounder of Darlin’ Appalachia, supporting areas hit by hurricane Helene.
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"It takes around 17 years for health findings to become mainstream practice" is an indictment of medicine's calcified and outdated management class.
Medical training based on antiquated seniority-driven systems that care more about power than quality of care can't keep up with a changing world.
Medical training based on antiquated seniority-driven systems that care more about power than quality of care can't keep up with a changing world.
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"Creating #LongCOVID awareness might seem like an uphill battle, but research shows time is on the side of health justice advocates. It takes around 17 years for health findings to become mainstream practice":
@teachrprecarity.bsky.social
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
"Creating #LongCOVID awareness might seem like an uphill battle, but research shows time is on the side of health justice advocates. It takes around 17 years for health findings to become mainstream practice":
@teachrprecarity.bsky.social
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
Why do progressives and justice advocates seem to not care about COVID?
It’s still important to warn people about the dangers of COVID and make schools and workplaces safe, Andrew Wilkin says.
www.thespec.com
March 14, 2026 at 1:10 AM
"It takes around 17 years for health findings to become mainstream practice" is an indictment of medicine's calcified and outdated management class.
Medical training based on antiquated seniority-driven systems that care more about power than quality of care can't keep up with a changing world.
Medical training based on antiquated seniority-driven systems that care more about power than quality of care can't keep up with a changing world.
“This is preventive medicine at its best, but it can only be bought at the price of civic responsibility and vigilance.” apple.news/AvZNa7i-6S56...
America Is Sleeping on a Powerful Defense Against Airborne Disease — The Atlantic
Treating clean indoor air as a public good would have protected Americans against more than COVID-19.
apple.news
March 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“This is preventive medicine at its best, but it can only be bought at the price of civic responsibility and vigilance.” apple.news/AvZNa7i-6S56...
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The Onion summer writing fellowship is seeking applicants! It's six months, good salary and benefits.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
Writing Fellowship, Summer 2025 at The Onion
jobs.gusto.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Onion summer writing fellowship is seeking applicants! It's six months, good salary and benefits.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.
Adolescence on Netflix is an absolutely mind-blowing, unforgettable creation. Beyond it being technically astounding, the humanity is soul stirring. Highly highly recommend.
March 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Adolescence on Netflix is an absolutely mind-blowing, unforgettable creation. Beyond it being technically astounding, the humanity is soul stirring. Highly highly recommend.
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STUNNING review of Everything Is Tuberculosis in @apnews.com. "The real magic of Green’s writing is the deeply considerate, human touch that goes into every word. He uses the stories of real people to turn overwhelming problems into something personal and understandable."
apnews.com/article/ever...
apnews.com/article/ever...
Book Review: John Green is obsessed with tuberculosis. He makes a strong case that we should be, too
Bestselling young adult author John Green's newest book is a nonfiction thesis on the deadliest infectious disease, which infects millions of people per year.
apnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
STUNNING review of Everything Is Tuberculosis in @apnews.com. "The real magic of Green’s writing is the deeply considerate, human touch that goes into every word. He uses the stories of real people to turn overwhelming problems into something personal and understandable."
apnews.com/article/ever...
apnews.com/article/ever...
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In Haiti, 13,000 people have lost access to nutritional support. The cuts will affect in total at least 550,000 people who were receiving aid. #saveforeignassistance 10/
apnews.com/article/usai...
apnews.com/article/usai...
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding.
apnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In Haiti, 13,000 people have lost access to nutritional support. The cuts will affect in total at least 550,000 people who were receiving aid. #saveforeignassistance 10/
apnews.com/article/usai...
apnews.com/article/usai...
Very much appreciate the perspectives in this brief piece from Salim Afshar MD, FACS.
“What if instead of focusing on the current chaos, we instead focus on a vision of social and economic development that transcends politics and short-term funding cycles?”
open.substack.com/pub/salimafs...
“What if instead of focusing on the current chaos, we instead focus on a vision of social and economic development that transcends politics and short-term funding cycles?”
open.substack.com/pub/salimafs...
When the Funding Stops: How Global Health Can Survive and Thrive
Global health isn’t about aid—it’s about empowerment. When funding wavers, resilience must rise. Innovation, local leadership, and collaboration are the path forward. Let’s build systems that last.
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Very much appreciate the perspectives in this brief piece from Salim Afshar MD, FACS.
“What if instead of focusing on the current chaos, we instead focus on a vision of social and economic development that transcends politics and short-term funding cycles?”
open.substack.com/pub/salimafs...
“What if instead of focusing on the current chaos, we instead focus on a vision of social and economic development that transcends politics and short-term funding cycles?”
open.substack.com/pub/salimafs...
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
Is there anything like Watch Duty app for South Carolina? 😥
March 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Is there anything like Watch Duty app for South Carolina? 😥
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The whole "of course we should mock these people bc we're right and they deserve it" discourse is divorced from the pursuit of better outcomes. If you are, in fact, divorced that pursuit, I am not sure why anyone who does want better outcomes should listen to anything you have to say.
February 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The whole "of course we should mock these people bc we're right and they deserve it" discourse is divorced from the pursuit of better outcomes. If you are, in fact, divorced that pursuit, I am not sure why anyone who does want better outcomes should listen to anything you have to say.
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Long-term health outcomes following hospitalisation for COVID-19:
"COVID-19 hospitalised subjects were at increased risk of death or hospitalisation for various organ disorders up to 30 months after discharge, reflecting the multi-organ consequences of the disease."
Source: archive.is/NgKfM
"COVID-19 hospitalised subjects were at increased risk of death or hospitalisation for various organ disorders up to 30 months after discharge, reflecting the multi-organ consequences of the disease."
Source: archive.is/NgKfM
February 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Long-term health outcomes following hospitalisation for COVID-19:
"COVID-19 hospitalised subjects were at increased risk of death or hospitalisation for various organ disorders up to 30 months after discharge, reflecting the multi-organ consequences of the disease."
Source: archive.is/NgKfM
"COVID-19 hospitalised subjects were at increased risk of death or hospitalisation for various organ disorders up to 30 months after discharge, reflecting the multi-organ consequences of the disease."
Source: archive.is/NgKfM
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Global TB treatment is in jeopardy. Even *delays* will cost lives, cause multi drug resistance, cause more transmission and more suffering. It took less than 1 min to fill in the email form from @partnersinhealth.bsky.social. 🙏
Please, please, please join me in contacting your congressional representatives IMMEDIATELY to tell Congress to STAND UP AND ACT.
Call tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Email tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Call tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Email tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Reverse Funding Ban
Tell Congress to reverse the Trump Administration's decision to freeze all U.S. foreign aid spending on global health programs, including the delivery of lifesaving medicines to vulnerable patients.
act.pih.org
February 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Global TB treatment is in jeopardy. Even *delays* will cost lives, cause multi drug resistance, cause more transmission and more suffering. It took less than 1 min to fill in the email form from @partnersinhealth.bsky.social. 🙏
Global TB treatment is in jeopardy. Even *delays* will cost lives, cause multi drug resistance, cause more transmission and more suffering. It took less than 1 min to fill in the email form from @partnersinhealth.bsky.social. 🙏
Please, please, please join me in contacting your congressional representatives IMMEDIATELY to tell Congress to STAND UP AND ACT.
Call tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Email tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Call tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Email tool: act.pih.org/foreign-aid-...
Reverse Funding Ban
Tell Congress to reverse the Trump Administration's decision to freeze all U.S. foreign aid spending on global health programs, including the delivery of lifesaving medicines to vulnerable patients.
act.pih.org
February 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Global TB treatment is in jeopardy. Even *delays* will cost lives, cause multi drug resistance, cause more transmission and more suffering. It took less than 1 min to fill in the email form from @partnersinhealth.bsky.social. 🙏
Anyone in Upstate SC interested in Covid/respiratory disease-safer yoga (either indoors and N/KN95 masked or outdoors mask-preferred)? I’ve got an awesome teacher happy to jump in masked herself.
February 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Anyone in Upstate SC interested in Covid/respiratory disease-safer yoga (either indoors and N/KN95 masked or outdoors mask-preferred)? I’ve got an awesome teacher happy to jump in masked herself.
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Support your local paper
February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Support your local paper
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Ronald McNair: 2nd African American and 1st Baha’i to fly in space. Persevered from a childhood in Jim Crow era South Carolina to earning a doctorate in physics at MIT and becoming an astronaut. Died in the Challenger shuttle disaster.
#Bahai #BlackHistoryMonth
bahaiteachings.org/dr-ronald-mc...
#Bahai #BlackHistoryMonth
bahaiteachings.org/dr-ronald-mc...
Dr. Ronald McNair: A Famous Black Astronaut, Physicist, and Baha’i
Dr. Ronald McNair was an extraordinary example of perseverance, determination, and resilience. Learn about the life of this famous Black astronaut, physicist, and Baha’i.
bahaiteachings.org
February 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Ronald McNair: 2nd African American and 1st Baha’i to fly in space. Persevered from a childhood in Jim Crow era South Carolina to earning a doctorate in physics at MIT and becoming an astronaut. Died in the Challenger shuttle disaster.
#Bahai #BlackHistoryMonth
bahaiteachings.org/dr-ronald-mc...
#Bahai #BlackHistoryMonth
bahaiteachings.org/dr-ronald-mc...
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Please take the time to leave a comment supporting trans people’s right to get passports with gender marker changes.
Public comments are open for gender marker changes for trans people on passports.
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-11 Application for passport: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-82 Passport Renewal:
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
DS-5504 Name Change and Corrections.
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
February 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Please take the time to leave a comment supporting trans people’s right to get passports with gender marker changes.
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LA artists: The current grant cycle application deadline for this was extended to Feb 20. Another cycle starts soon too.
Are you an artist in need of critical medical, mental health, or dental treatment? Do you create in visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, or choreography? You could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5,000: bit.ly/2HEzfRi @rrauschenberg @nyfacurrent
February 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
LA artists: The current grant cycle application deadline for this was extended to Feb 20. Another cycle starts soon too.
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Starting a list of resources for folks who are either impacted by the EKY/SWVA floods or who want to help. The water is high, y’all, and we’ve got freezing temps almost all week. Feel free to add to this
February 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Starting a list of resources for folks who are either impacted by the EKY/SWVA floods or who want to help. The water is high, y’all, and we’ve got freezing temps almost all week. Feel free to add to this
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On this, what can be one of the loneliest days of the year for some, I just want to say I truly, deeply hope those of you still looking find the love you know damn well you deserve and I hope that you find it sooner rather than later. You deserve to be loved. You really do.
February 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
On this, what can be one of the loneliest days of the year for some, I just want to say I truly, deeply hope those of you still looking find the love you know damn well you deserve and I hope that you find it sooner rather than later. You deserve to be loved. You really do.
We have GOT to clean the air in film/tv set hair and makeup trailers. Folks working in them basically huff fumes 12-18 hours a day. 😡
Occupational studies stretching back decades have found an increased risk of bladder cancer among hairdressers. One former hair stylist is now suing, alleging that his repeated exposure to certain carcinogenic chemicals in hair dyes caused his cancer.
'I'm not normal anymore': Hair stylist sues companies over link between hair dye and cancer
Occupational studies stretching back decades have found an increased risk of bladder cancer among hairdressers.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We have GOT to clean the air in film/tv set hair and makeup trailers. Folks working in them basically huff fumes 12-18 hours a day. 😡
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Hey Upstate South Carolina friends! Please sign the petition asking the TR city council to refuse to allow the mega resort on Paris Mountain. We've had enough green space destroyed already.
chng.it/8CLLzKb8Sf
chng.it/8CLLzKb8Sf
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Say No to the Altamont Inn Resort on Paris Mountain : Preserve Our Small-Town Spirit
chng.it
February 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Hey Upstate South Carolina friends! Please sign the petition asking the TR city council to refuse to allow the mega resort on Paris Mountain. We've had enough green space destroyed already.
chng.it/8CLLzKb8Sf
chng.it/8CLLzKb8Sf
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Are you an artist in need of critical medical, mental health, or dental treatment? Do you create in visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, or choreography? You could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5,000: bit.ly/2HEzfRi @rrauschenberg @nyfacurrent
February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Are you an artist in need of critical medical, mental health, or dental treatment? Do you create in visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, or choreography? You could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5,000: bit.ly/2HEzfRi @rrauschenberg @nyfacurrent