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Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Aug 31

I, and many others, are incredibly disturbed by the recent actions taken by our HHS director and the recent resignations at the CDC. The latest issue of my newsletter was supposed to discuss vaccinations since August is National Vaccination Awareness Month.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. In this issue, I wanted to write about the importance of getting the appropriate vaccinations especially since the school year is starting or has start...

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Aug 18

It was a pleasure speaking with Cara Santa Maria about my book and about how to recognize and talk to folks about disinformation. The podcast is very conversational and absolutely worth a listen. Fellow nerds unite!

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Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 30

What do sharks have to do with Fake News, Witch Hunts & Conspiracy Theories? Read the latest issue of my LinkedIn newsletter to find out.

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Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 30

July is Shark Month and is reaching its end. It is also the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie Jaws. And I am heading off soon on my next scuba diving adventure to Belize where I hope to dive with many sharks!

Infodemiologist Dr. Pauline Hoffmann on how to find truth amidst a sea of disinformation

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 14

I had a wonderful chat with Dr. Al Scott of The Rational View about disinformation, critical thinking, the importance of education, and many other topics. Very insightful.

Have a listen! (Anywhere you get podcasts but I've posted the link to Apple podcasts).

loom.ly/8A193Lw

Podcast Episode · The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al Scott · 2025-07-13 · 53m

Ignorance is bliss – but not something we should aspire to

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Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 3

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jenny Rice on the BIZ Tips podcast about my entrepreneurial path. We talked about how I got my start as an infodemiologist and where I go from here. It's a very quick listen with some wonderful information. loom.ly/-DOjgBk

#entrepreneurship #MediaLiteracy

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 1

Libraries and books are an integral part of my life - and I am sure an integral part of many of your lives.

The latest issue of my newsletter (loom.ly/oBI-vJ0) deals with my "history" of books/libraries and some summer reading recommendations. Please also share your recommendations!

This past weekend I was cocooned in the warm embrace of books at the @American-Library-Association's annual conference in Philadelphia. A fitting location for an organization providing “leadership for...

Ignorance is bliss – but not something we should aspire to

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 1

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the @American-Library-Association's annual conference in Philadelphia with my publisher @BroadBookGroup. I came away energized but also sad. Our present administration has cut funding to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (@us-imls).

This past weekend I was cocooned in the warm embrace of books at the @American-Library-Association's annual conference in Philadelphia. A fitting location for an organization providing “leadership for...

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thank you so much!

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 19

Just seeing this (I need to check more often). Loved talking to you and your students. Thank you!

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 16

It is also longer than my normal posts. I think you will find that it is worth the extra time to read it.

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Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 16

I've had a difficult time writing issues of my newsletter because there are so many topics I can tackle that I can't decide. I chose to write about witch hunts this week because it is, sadly, more than timely.

It's National Public Health Week

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 10

I also break down the American Public Health Association public health priorities for this week.

hashtag#publichealth hashtag#publichealthweek hashtag#apha

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 10

This week is National Public Health Week and this year's overall theme is Health Equity Starts Here. In the latest issue of my newsletter, I discuss what public health is and detail several public health successes.

www.datadoyenne.com/post/it-s-na...

At least I think it is.Public health is under attack, but if the American Public Health Association (APHA) (it still exists – I am a member) is celebrating and educating, I can do the same. Each year ...

www.datadoyenne.com

#Infodemiology #CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy #worldhealthday #maternalhealth #newbornhealth #maternalchild #maternalchildhealth
#EducateToEmpower

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 7

We have already seen (and may have participated in) rallies, protests and the like to fight against such cuts. We need to continue to put pressure on elected officials to ensure we have the tools we need to promote health.

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 7

This comes at a time when we see the dismantling of health care infrastructure including access to care and funding for needed services like health care innovation and research. Health care impacts each of us with maternal and newborn care topmost.

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 7

Nearly all maternal deaths are preventable with access to healthcare a key component in that survival.

Investing in maternal and newborn health (or investing in health in general), is an investment in the future, not a cost.

Pauline W Hoffmann, Ph.D. @pwhoffmann.bsky.social · Apr 7

According to the WHO’s website, “based on currently published estimates, close to 300,000 women lose their life due to pregnancy or childbirth each year, while over 2 million babies die in their first month of life and around 2 million more are stillborn. (From NativeHope.org)”