@EmoryEpi PhD Student | Social & MCH Epi | Storyteller | Spelman Woman💙 | 💕💚 (Views are always my own)
Atlanta, GA
Joined December 2020
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Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
*clears throat*
Hey #MedTwitter! My name is Maryam, an M4 @RossMedSchool applying into #OBGYN🤰🏽for #Match2025
Menopause care and advocating for positive birth experiences is my jam!
I’m a wife, soccer-mom and boxing fanatic 🥊 💥
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
D9 Roll Call for Kamala Harris. Where yall at?! #iAm 24-A-96 of the #UPPERMOSTHouse and I’m all IN for @VP ! 💕💚 🗳️#AlphaChapterMade #HowardUniversity #AlphaKappaAlpha #Divine9 #D9forKamala #HarrisForPOTUS #PhirstFamForKamala #KHive
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Join our #NeuroForum workshop at 6:30 pm ET to explore influences on basic #neuroscience research & network with peers to discuss opportunities & resources in the field. A shuttle from the Society for Neuroscience conference is offered. Register here: ow.ly/e7VY50Q671j
For those attending in person, the shuttle will be located at stop #6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. See you there! #SfN2023 #SfN23
Join our #NeuroForum for a workshop on November 12 to explore opportunities to mitigate health disparities, starting with basic science research. Register here: ow.ly/EPJk50Q5MzO #CNSdisorders
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Our #NeuroForum unites academia, industry, government agencies, advocacy groups, and more to inspire new ideas in the field of #neuroscience and impact human health. Learn more: ow.ly/UHaL50Q67ex
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
All pregnancies end, whether it be in birth, abortion, or miscarriage.
@MThirkill_ on how we must support all reproductive experiences, regardless of how they end:
via @PubHealthPost ⬇️ spr.ly/6013zElUZ
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Research | Risky Business: Sex Work Amid the Pandemic
Public Health Post introduces a series examining the health impact of stigmatization and marginalization of workers in various sectors of the sex industry. spr.ly/6012zXzeA
By @b_hallenborg and @hannah_tremont
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
PHP is recognizing today’s @NPHW theme of Racism: A Public Health Crisis.
2021 Fellow @MThirkill_ writes about how researchers measured racism at the county level in the U.S. and evaluated its association with BMI. #NPHW spr.ly/6013KahfU
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Exciting day! Honored and elated to work for @VP and continue serving this historic Administration
SCOOP: Kirsten Allen will be @VP Harris' new press secretary, leaving her current role at the HHS.
Allen's new high-profile job will mark her return to Harris-world. She served as the deputy national press sec for then-Sen. Harris' Democratic presidential campaign in 2019.
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
In honor of #BiPWeek22 wanted to join the #BlackinPsychRollCall! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd Yr Clinical Psych PhD student @ BU and a PROUD Spelman Alumna 💙 My research works to address health disparities & improve health outcomes for kids w/ Sickle Cell & Autism!
We're kicking off #BiPWeek22 with #BlackinPsychRollCall!!
1️⃣ Introduce yourself & use #BlackinPsychRollCall or #BiPRollCall so we can RT
2️⃣ Tell us your name, sub-field, research area, & highlight if you’re from an #HBCU (share some photos, if you'd like!)
#BlackinPsych
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Members of AMCHP, have you registered for the “Coffee with Our CEO" series? We'd love for you you to join our @AMCHP_CEO, Terrance E. Moore, for a casual and virtual conversation over coffee! Check your email and register for one of our two remaining sessions: Mar. 22 or Apr. 13.
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
"Our early results highlight the need to expand access to overdose reversing medications and permanently remove administrative barriers." spr.ly/6013KdO9W
CC: @sam_auty @AssumeNormality @PubHealthPost @BUSPH_HLPM
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
All pregnancies end, whether it be in birth, abortion, or miscarriage.
@MThirkill_ argues that all reproductive experiences should be supported, regardless of how they end.
Read more in @PubHealthPost ➡️ spr.ly/6010KjlNm
Birth, miscarriage and abortion. Each ending of pregnancy can be frightening and life altering. None of it is easy. So everyone deserves the opportunity to be accompanied by a loved one during each reproductive experience.
publichealthpost.org/researc…
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Comics are a staple in American culture. They inspire movies, rollercoasters, apparel, and more.
But can they even be used to improve health?
Read more from @MThirkill_ for @PubHealthPost ⬇️ spr.ly/6011KTEUB
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
.@PubHealthPost's @MThirkill_ talks with Stephen Salloway, global leader in Alzheimer's research.
They talk stigma, caregiving, and causes for optimism.
Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6013KOn45
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Maybe it's time we trust [comics] with more than entertainment and use them to assist in how we understand decisions about our health." spr.ly/6012KOqS4 via @MThirkill_
CC:@PubHealthPost @BlkMamasMatter @BUSPH_MCHCenter
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
Research | Comics: Heroes of Health Education
Researchers explored using comics as a health education tool for expanded carrier screening during pregnancy. spr.ly/6016KOqbn via @MThirkill_
CC:@BlkMamasMatter @BUSPH_MCHCenter @UUtah
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
In 1886, Spelman College started the first nursing program for Black nurses in the United States. This was a 2 year diploma program.The program ended in 1928 graduating 117 nurses. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackTwitter
Maya Thirkill, MPH retweeted
PHP talks with Stephen Salloway, an Alzheimer's researcher, about stigma, caregiving, and hope in the field. spr.ly/6013KMiAN via @MThirkill_
CC: @PubHealthPost @BUSPH @alzassociation
