Caroline Waltzman, MHA
@carolinewaltzman.bsky.social
Author of The Health System Navigator on Substack | Master of Health Administration | Health Equity | Health Literacy | Rural Health
“I respect your opinion” has no merit when we’re talking about what #ICE is doing right now.
“I respect your opinion” has no place when we’re discussing #ReneeGood and #AlexPretti.
“I respect your opinion” has no place when we’re discussing #ReneeGood and #AlexPretti.
January 25, 2026 at 5:10 PM
“I respect your opinion” has no merit when we’re talking about what #ICE is doing right now.
“I respect your opinion” has no place when we’re discussing #ReneeGood and #AlexPretti.
“I respect your opinion” has no place when we’re discussing #ReneeGood and #AlexPretti.
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” - George Orwell, 1984
January 24, 2026 at 11:19 PM
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” - George Orwell, 1984
January 24, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Have the kids who’ve been kidnapped by #ICE had their diapers or pull-ups changed as often as they need? By someone they trust? Is the detention center they’re being held at heated? Are they all alone? Are they allowed to have toys? Do they have enough blankets?
I know the answers.
I know the answers.
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Have the kids who’ve been kidnapped by #ICE had their diapers or pull-ups changed as often as they need? By someone they trust? Is the detention center they’re being held at heated? Are they all alone? Are they allowed to have toys? Do they have enough blankets?
I know the answers.
I know the answers.
Health policy analyst here!
Public health *should* ask not ‘who’s sick?’ but ‘why are so many people getting sick in the first place?’
That is where our policy can make a real difference.
#healthpolicy #health #publichealth #equity
Public health *should* ask not ‘who’s sick?’ but ‘why are so many people getting sick in the first place?’
That is where our policy can make a real difference.
#healthpolicy #health #publichealth #equity
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Health policy analyst here!
Public health *should* ask not ‘who’s sick?’ but ‘why are so many people getting sick in the first place?’
That is where our policy can make a real difference.
#healthpolicy #health #publichealth #equity
Public health *should* ask not ‘who’s sick?’ but ‘why are so many people getting sick in the first place?’
That is where our policy can make a real difference.
#healthpolicy #health #publichealth #equity
When we say ‘vulnerable populations,’ we actually mean ‘vulnerable to policy decisions.’
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM
When we say ‘vulnerable populations,’ we actually mean ‘vulnerable to policy decisions.’
This is a great flowchart to save for policy conversations with friends, family, and advocacy when talking with your senators and representatives. Great talking points!
What do you think I missed?
#policy #publichealth #Medicaid
What do you think I missed?
#policy #publichealth #Medicaid
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
This is a great flowchart to save for policy conversations with friends, family, and advocacy when talking with your senators and representatives. Great talking points!
What do you think I missed?
#policy #publichealth #Medicaid
What do you think I missed?
#policy #publichealth #Medicaid
If the U.S. healthcare system supported our health, preventive care wouldn’t be optional or a second thought.
Health insurance must start acknowledging physician-recommended, non-routine testing as preventive care, too.
#health #publichealth #insurance
Health insurance must start acknowledging physician-recommended, non-routine testing as preventive care, too.
#health #publichealth #insurance
January 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
If the U.S. healthcare system supported our health, preventive care wouldn’t be optional or a second thought.
Health insurance must start acknowledging physician-recommended, non-routine testing as preventive care, too.
#health #publichealth #insurance
Health insurance must start acknowledging physician-recommended, non-routine testing as preventive care, too.
#health #publichealth #insurance
Patients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
#publichealth #healthcare #health
#publichealth #healthcare #health
January 19, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Patients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
#publichealth #healthcare #health
#publichealth #healthcare #health
Health is a civil right. Honor Dr. King this #MLKDay by talking about #healthequity. Follow for more on #publichealth, #healthpolicy, and to improve your #healthliteracy.
January 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Health is a civil right. Honor Dr. King this #MLKDay by talking about #healthequity. Follow for more on #publichealth, #healthpolicy, and to improve your #healthliteracy.
January 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Current Situation: Public health is simply telling people what to do.
How It’s Supposed to Look: Public health should be about making the healthy choice the POSSIBLE choice.
How It’s Supposed to Look: Public health should be about making the healthy choice the POSSIBLE choice.
January 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Current Situation: Public health is simply telling people what to do.
How It’s Supposed to Look: Public health should be about making the healthy choice the POSSIBLE choice.
How It’s Supposed to Look: Public health should be about making the healthy choice the POSSIBLE choice.
If a healthcare system only works when people are confused, it’s not only broken… it’s predatory.
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
If a healthcare system only works when people are confused, it’s not only broken… it’s predatory.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1966
As we approach #MLKDay, I'm going to discuss health through the lens of Civil Rights concerns and teach about the injustices BIPOC face in the U.S. health system.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1966
As we approach #MLKDay, I'm going to discuss health through the lens of Civil Rights concerns and teach about the injustices BIPOC face in the U.S. health system.
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1966
As we approach #MLKDay, I'm going to discuss health through the lens of Civil Rights concerns and teach about the injustices BIPOC face in the U.S. health system.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1966
As we approach #MLKDay, I'm going to discuss health through the lens of Civil Rights concerns and teach about the injustices BIPOC face in the U.S. health system.
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I don’t think scientists and public health professionals can be silent right now about the infiltration of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services without losing credibility.
#publichealth #news #health #healthcare #advocacy
#publichealth #news #health #healthcare #advocacy
January 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I don’t think scientists and public health professionals can be silent right now about the infiltration of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services without losing credibility.
#publichealth #news #health #healthcare #advocacy
#publichealth #news #health #healthcare #advocacy
A letter to those at the mercy of the U.S. health system.
Please share widely 🔂
#publichealth #health #healthliteracy #news #healthpolitics #healthpolicy
@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
@publichealthguy1.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
Please share widely 🔂
#publichealth #health #healthliteracy #news #healthpolitics #healthpolicy
@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
@publichealthguy1.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
January 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
A letter to those at the mercy of the U.S. health system.
Please share widely 🔂
#publichealth #health #healthliteracy #news #healthpolitics #healthpolicy
@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
@publichealthguy1.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
Please share widely 🔂
#publichealth #health #healthliteracy #news #healthpolitics #healthpolicy
@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
@publichealthguy1.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
Public health runs on empathy and compassion, but it feels to me like somewhere along the way, we started rationing compassion.
Compassion is not charity.
Please read the full newsletter in the comments below. 🔗
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy
Compassion is not charity.
Please read the full newsletter in the comments below. 🔗
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Public health runs on empathy and compassion, but it feels to me like somewhere along the way, we started rationing compassion.
Compassion is not charity.
Please read the full newsletter in the comments below. 🔗
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy
Compassion is not charity.
Please read the full newsletter in the comments below. 🔗
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy
It's a #privilege to not care, to be able to turn off the #news, to be emotionally distant from what is happening.
#publichealth #shutdown #government #SNAP #WIC #Medicaid #Medicare #foodinsecurity #gov
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#publichealth #shutdown #government #SNAP #WIC #Medicaid #Medicare #foodinsecurity #gov
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The Privilege to Not Care
Not an Accusation, but an Invitation. Welcome -
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October 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's a #privilege to not care, to be able to turn off the #news, to be emotionally distant from what is happening.
#publichealth #shutdown #government #SNAP #WIC #Medicaid #Medicare #foodinsecurity #gov
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#publichealth #shutdown #government #SNAP #WIC #Medicaid #Medicare #foodinsecurity #gov
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I grew up believing #policy officials always had our best interests in mind. They’d stand in front of cameras saying, “We’re doing everything we can…” — but often it was performative, misguided, or a distraction from the real problem.
August 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I grew up believing #policy officials always had our best interests in mind. They’d stand in front of cameras saying, “We’re doing everything we can…” — but often it was performative, misguided, or a distraction from the real problem.
Let’s talk about the surprises you’ll probably encounter when looking into long-term care facilities. Did you know Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living or long-term nursing home care?
✨ Link below
#publichealth #longtermcare #LTC #nursinghome #assistedliving
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#publichealth #longtermcare #LTC #nursinghome #assistedliving
The Cost of Aging
What Family Should Know: Costs, coverage, and capacity explained
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August 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Let’s talk about the surprises you’ll probably encounter when looking into long-term care facilities. Did you know Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living or long-term nursing home care?
✨ Link below
#publichealth #longtermcare #LTC #nursinghome #assistedliving
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#publichealth #longtermcare #LTC #nursinghome #assistedliving
When natural disasters strike, thousands of people rush to shelters. But for those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, or rely on electricity, many shelters are not accessible... and many more do not have backup power for medical equipment. #disability #health #leadership #accessibility
It’s Not Just Ramps: Real Inclusion in Public Health Planning
"There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more." - Robert M. Hensel
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August 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
When natural disasters strike, thousands of people rush to shelters. But for those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, or rely on electricity, many shelters are not accessible... and many more do not have backup power for medical equipment. #disability #health #leadership #accessibility