Deb Houry
@drdebhoury.bsky.social
ER doc, public health professional, researcher, and former chief medical officer at the CDC. Working to improve health in communities while figuring out what is next for me
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📉 Public health funding was budgeted by Congress.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health - KFF Health News
Through shrouded bureaucratic maneuvers, White House budget director Russell Vought and DOGE have quietly upended outbreak response, HIV treatment, and dementia care in communities across America.
kffhealthnews.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📉 Public health funding was budgeted by Congress.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
The furlough and firings at CDC hurt all all of us as the nation's public health agency is unable to respond to communities and is lacking basic functions like HR and IRB abcnews.go.com/US/video/cdc...
Video CDC staff are 'struggling' to keep Americans safe in shutdown: Former CDC leader
Dr. Deb Houry, former deputy director of the CDC, discusses the state of the agency amid terminations and a government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The furlough and firings at CDC hurt all all of us as the nation's public health agency is unable to respond to communities and is lacking basic functions like HR and IRB abcnews.go.com/US/video/cdc...
Good trouble
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November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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What a great idea! Thanks to @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, we can all support furloughed and fired federal employees who are offering a variety of services, including dog-walking, tutoring, graphic design, meal prep, and much more. For more information, visit firedbutfighting.org/talent-marke....
Talent Marketplace — Fired But Fighting
Welcome to the Talent Marketplace. You can help support federal workers during this difficult time. Furloughed and fired feds are available for services like dog-walking, tutoring, graphic design, mea...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
What a great idea! Thanks to @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, we can all support furloughed and fired federal employees who are offering a variety of services, including dog-walking, tutoring, graphic design, meal prep, and much more. For more information, visit firedbutfighting.org/talent-marke....
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Ahead of #PHTYD on Nov. 24, ASTHO recognizes the essential work of the public health workforce — the dedicated professionals who protect, promote, and strengthen the health of communities.
Read our five reasons to be thankful for public health: https://discover.astho.org/4nws6Rb.
Read our five reasons to be thankful for public health: https://discover.astho.org/4nws6Rb.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ahead of #PHTYD on Nov. 24, ASTHO recognizes the essential work of the public health workforce — the dedicated professionals who protect, promote, and strengthen the health of communities.
Read our five reasons to be thankful for public health: https://discover.astho.org/4nws6Rb.
Read our five reasons to be thankful for public health: https://discover.astho.org/4nws6Rb.
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The honor is all ours.
Context for others: as soon as I heard @drdebhoury.bsky.social's forthright, no-nonsense answers at the Senate hearing on what's happening to US health institutions right now, I was convinced we needed her to explain to our world audience.
Try: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhK...
Context for others: as soon as I heard @drdebhoury.bsky.social's forthright, no-nonsense answers at the Senate hearing on what's happening to US health institutions right now, I was convinced we needed her to explain to our world audience.
Try: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhK...
WATCH: Key moments from Senate hearing with former CDC officials Monarez, Houry
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The honor is all ours.
Context for others: as soon as I heard @drdebhoury.bsky.social's forthright, no-nonsense answers at the Senate hearing on what's happening to US health institutions right now, I was convinced we needed her to explain to our world audience.
Try: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhK...
Context for others: as soon as I heard @drdebhoury.bsky.social's forthright, no-nonsense answers at the Senate hearing on what's happening to US health institutions right now, I was convinced we needed her to explain to our world audience.
Try: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhK...
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The were many Science in Action 'regulars' I'd have loved to have on this farewell edition, but with the threat from antiscience as the theme, hugely grateful @michaelemann.bsky.social could join, along with @drdebhoury.bsky.social @angierasmussen.bsky.social & @naomioreskes.bsky.social.
"How science got here, and where next" | Honored to have been part of this panel discussion w/ an amazing panel of experts and the irreplaceable @peaseroland.bsky.social (whom we will all miss listening to on #BBC)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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BBC World Service - Science In Action, How science got here, and where next
As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The were many Science in Action 'regulars' I'd have loved to have on this farewell edition, but with the threat from antiscience as the theme, hugely grateful @michaelemann.bsky.social could join, along with @drdebhoury.bsky.social @angierasmussen.bsky.social & @naomioreskes.bsky.social.
On halloween there’s nothing spookier than a future without CDC
October 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On halloween there’s nothing spookier than a future without CDC
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It's the end of the road for BBC Science in Action. But science itself is facing growing roadblocks. For this terminal edition of SinA I'm joined by @naomioreskes.bsky.social @drdebhoury.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & @angierasmussen.bsky.social for where now?
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BBC World Service - Science In Action, How science got here, and where next
As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It's the end of the road for BBC Science in Action. But science itself is facing growing roadblocks. For this terminal edition of SinA I'm joined by @naomioreskes.bsky.social @drdebhoury.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & @angierasmussen.bsky.social for where now?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
Thanks @apoorvanyt.bsky.social for calling out what is happening at CDC and the impact it will have. No transparency or strategy behind these cuts other than disruption
The CDC has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thanks @apoorvanyt.bsky.social for calling out what is happening at CDC and the impact it will have. No transparency or strategy behind these cuts other than disruption
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Public servants do just that, serve the public. It’s in our character. Thank you, furloughed Feds, for continuing to give back.
Here in Seattle, furloughed NOAA employees were out in the pouring rain cleaning up beaches yesterday, part of a national week of service organized by federal workers who can't do their jobs due to the shutdown.
Story by @heyjohnryan.bsky.social at KUOW, our federally defunded public radio station.
Story by @heyjohnryan.bsky.social at KUOW, our federally defunded public radio station.
Furloughed feds pick up Seattle beach trash to keep serving the public
Furloughed federal employees were out in the rain picking up cigarette butts, bottle caps, and other trash at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park on Friday.
www.kuow.org
October 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Public servants do just that, serve the public. It’s in our character. Thank you, furloughed Feds, for continuing to give back.
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Join me Saturday on WCPT/ @heartlandsignal.bsky.social
to unravel the latest Trump madness & strategies for pushing back with:
+ @carmitage.bsky.social
+ @ericmgarcia.bsky.social
+ @drdebhoury.bsky.social
+ @wisdems.org Chair Devin Remiker
🎧 Stream 1-4 CT bit.ly/3DAcG8s
to unravel the latest Trump madness & strategies for pushing back with:
+ @carmitage.bsky.social
+ @ericmgarcia.bsky.social
+ @drdebhoury.bsky.social
+ @wisdems.org Chair Devin Remiker
🎧 Stream 1-4 CT bit.ly/3DAcG8s
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Join me Saturday on WCPT/ @heartlandsignal.bsky.social
to unravel the latest Trump madness & strategies for pushing back with:
+ @carmitage.bsky.social
+ @ericmgarcia.bsky.social
+ @drdebhoury.bsky.social
+ @wisdems.org Chair Devin Remiker
🎧 Stream 1-4 CT bit.ly/3DAcG8s
to unravel the latest Trump madness & strategies for pushing back with:
+ @carmitage.bsky.social
+ @ericmgarcia.bsky.social
+ @drdebhoury.bsky.social
+ @wisdems.org Chair Devin Remiker
🎧 Stream 1-4 CT bit.ly/3DAcG8s
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Dr. Deb Houry on Why She Resigned from the CDC | It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath
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Dr. Deb Houry on Why She Resigned from the CDC | It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath
A global health crisis could strike again — and this time, the U.S. may not see it coming.
www.lincolnsquare.media
October 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Dr. Deb Houry on Why She Resigned from the CDC | It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath
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Thanks @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social @firedbutfighting.bsky.social and CDCalumandfriends for hosting an event last night to recognize the recently resigned and fired staff and to remember the impact of these programs
October 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thanks @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social @firedbutfighting.bsky.social and CDCalumandfriends for hosting an event last night to recognize the recently resigned and fired staff and to remember the impact of these programs
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Thanks to generous donations from people like you, CDC Mutual Aid has raised more than $60,000.
And as of this week we've passed another big milestone: We've given more than $50K to help fired/RIFed CDC employees. 👏
Check out the latest numbers (updated weekly): www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
And as of this week we've passed another big milestone: We've given more than $50K to help fired/RIFed CDC employees. 👏
Check out the latest numbers (updated weekly): www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
October 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Thanks to generous donations from people like you, CDC Mutual Aid has raised more than $60,000.
And as of this week we've passed another big milestone: We've given more than $50K to help fired/RIFed CDC employees. 👏
Check out the latest numbers (updated weekly): www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
And as of this week we've passed another big milestone: We've given more than $50K to help fired/RIFed CDC employees. 👏
Check out the latest numbers (updated weekly): www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
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During this spooky season, don't let flu spook you into hiding. Get a flu vaccine to take the flu from wild to mild.
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
During this spooky season, don't let flu spook you into hiding. Get a flu vaccine to take the flu from wild to mild.
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
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LIVE AT 1 PM ET - It’s The Democracy, Stupid with host @eisendrath.net! This week’s guest is Deb Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science of the CDC!
Subscribe for free to watch and join the chat! See you there!
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Subscribe for free to watch and join the chat! See you there!
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October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
LIVE AT 1 PM ET - It’s The Democracy, Stupid with host @eisendrath.net! This week’s guest is Deb Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science of the CDC!
Subscribe for free to watch and join the chat! See you there!
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Subscribe for free to watch and join the chat! See you there!
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I’m not ready to give up on MMWR yet either as I know the 1000s of scientists who will publish great and timely work if empowered to do so.
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill on X: "We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information. https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR" / X
We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information. https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR
x.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I’m not ready to give up on MMWR yet either as I know the 1000s of scientists who will publish great and timely work if empowered to do so.
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
Proud to stand with @drdemetre.bsky.social and @dbj63.bsky.social to speak on scientific integrity and the violent attack at CDC fueled by misinformation- Thank you @frontlinepbs.bsky.social for a well-done documentary that covers the impact of recent policies on public health
Halloween is coming! 👻🎃
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
The Rise of RFK Jr. | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Watch FRONTLINE's documentary examining the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.pbs.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Proud to stand with @drdemetre.bsky.social and @dbj63.bsky.social to speak on scientific integrity and the violent attack at CDC fueled by misinformation- Thank you @frontlinepbs.bsky.social for a well-done documentary that covers the impact of recent policies on public health
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Halloween is coming! 👻🎃
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
The Rise of RFK Jr. | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Watch FRONTLINE's documentary examining the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.pbs.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Halloween is coming! 👻🎃
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
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The Trump shutdown has thrown the CDC into chaos as states recognize gaps in health data and measles cases rise. Former CDC officials Dr. Debra Houry and @drdemetre.bsky.social, who resigned after Trump fired the agency’s director, join The Weeknight to warn of the mounting public health fallout.
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Trump shutdown has thrown the CDC into chaos as states recognize gaps in health data and measles cases rise. Former CDC officials Dr. Debra Houry and @drdemetre.bsky.social, who resigned after Trump fired the agency’s director, join The Weeknight to warn of the mounting public health fallout.
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.
Meet the Grassroots CDC Teams Fighting Against Firings
'We're primed to hop into action immediately,' one volunteer says
www.medpagetoday.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.
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A standing ovation for me and @drdebhoury.bsky.social during a celebration of C. Everett Koop’s legacy! His moral courage should inspire all of us in #PublicHealth and #Medicine. Speaking truth to power and sticking to the science can change the world!
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A standing ovation for me and @drdebhoury.bsky.social during a celebration of C. Everett Koop’s legacy! His moral courage should inspire all of us in #PublicHealth and #Medicine. Speaking truth to power and sticking to the science can change the world!
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Spreading the word. The CDC community will remember Officer Rose's sacrifice forever.
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DeKalb County police officer killed in CDC shooting awarded Purple Heart, Medal of Honor
DeKalb County police officer killed in CDC shooting awarded Purple Heart, Medal of Honor
The Purple Heart is awarded to those hurt or killed in action, while the Medal of Honor is the country’s highest award for military valor.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Spreading the word. The CDC community will remember Officer Rose's sacrifice forever.
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