Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
Alzheimer’s affects 7M Americans, but younger patients face massive private insurance gaps for plaque-reducing drugs. I presented #SB950 to ensure timely access to FDA-approved treatments for early-onset diagnoses. We must align coverage policies to reflect the urgency of this disease 🩺🗳️
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My mom's words ring true: California still hasn't delivered quality education to every child. You deserve leaders who prioritize kids over politics—who understand that educational...
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Education is a social determinant of health. I’m proud to author SB 1067 to require early math screening for K-2 students. By catching challenges early, we can close the achievemen...
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Pregnancy is already tough. For Black women, systemic racism, stress, and barriers to care make it even harder. These aren’t stats—they’re mothers, daughters, sisters. Watch why t...
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HBCUs aren’t just about degrees — they build lifelong communities, teach leadership, legacy, and giving back. Graduates thrive academically and carry lessons that last a lifetime....
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The government demanded all California health records - every Social Security number, every private detail. Her answer? No. In Part 2 of my podcast, my mom and I discuss fightin...
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When I was elected to the Assembly, there were only five Black OB-GYNs in San Diego County. I was one of them. Black women face maternal mortality rates nearly 3x higher than white women. Being heard can save lives. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
As a doctor and legislator, I witness daily how policy shapes community health. The decisions we make today will impact generations. Let's protect what matters most. Click here to watch more: https://youtu.be/FdQV15yw2Ko?si=EpgEB2mxsh8fLMd7 #HealthyFuture
Most people are expected to navigate deductibles, copays, prior authorizations, and coverage limits without ever being taught how insurance really works. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
Did you know? Your zip code can impact your health more than your genetic code. As a physician, I see this reality every day in our communities. Join me for a deep dive into health disparities and how we can create change together in my latest podcast episode. https://youtu.be/0WWkkoUkMvs
A small paperwork error shouldn’t cost providers thousands—or limit patient care. SB 1049 gives healthcare providers 90 days to fix correctable claim mistakes so they can get paid for care already delivered. Protect providers. Protect access. #SB1049 #HealthcareAccess #CAleg
We know the problem and we have the resources, yet Black women continue to die from heart disease at unacceptable rates. In our latest episode, we talk about what needs to change and how we can be part of that change. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
A patient called 911 repeatedly - not for emergencies, but because he had no other way to leave his house. This highlights a devastating gap in medical transportation that forces impossible choices. We must build better systems for mobility access. New episode drop: https://youtu.be/0WWkkoUkMvs
Excited to announce my new podcast "Prescribing a Healthier Future" where we explore how policy shapes public health. Join me for deep dives into healthcare equity, community solutions, and conversations that matter. Together, we'll build a healthier California. #HealthPolicy
Healthcare is expensive. But lowering costs is not about cutting access. It is about making sure people understand their insurance, use preventive care, and can access primary care before small issues become major crises. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
Data shows 888,000 San Diego County residents rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare. The proposed $863B cuts over 10 years would ruin our community's health safety net. As your physician-advocate, I'm fighting to protect essential healthcare access. Watch more: youtu.be/FdQV15yw2Ko?si=EpgEB2mxsh8fLMd7
“Is it true that you’ve blocked numerous players on social media?” Joe: “Out of 751 players, yeah there’s 2. It is not random. Actually there’s 3. It is not random. And out of 3 why would there be 3? All of which I’d love to talk to and solve it and have tried” #Survivor50
⛔ #Neoliberal governments make that the people, fight against each other family, neighbors, friends, ...they don't get their hands dirty, they enjoy it‼️ 👇This man fights for the well-being of #Bolivia, while his son is part of the police force.
WE HAVE A TIE! Today you can vote for the Jets or The Steelers, whose gone? #NFL #Pittsburgh #Steelers #newyorkjets #NewYork
If you live in or near Caldwell Idaho, can you please watch this. 🙏 This mom is trying to orchestrate a birthday parade for her 6 year old son’s birthday. 🎂
“Their mantra is antiquated and offensive” Andy & @lewisgoodall.com from @newsagents.bsky.social ask why the Royal Family hasn’t done its own investigation into Andrew’s links to Epstein Watch The Crime Agents on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #EpsteinFiles #PrinceAndrew #RoyalFamily
❗️[ 🇧🇴 BOLIVIE ] 🔸 Un groupe indigène armé à Chayanta, dans la région de Potosí, annonce se préparer à la guerre et exige la démission de Rodrigo Paz, ses membres étant notamment équipés de fusils Mauser M1933 et M1907.
This Memorial Day, #WGVU, #PBS, and #NPR remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. #MemorialDay
#OnThisDay in 2014, Sue Jones returned as Pam Willis after an 18 year absence #Neighbours #BringBackNeighbours
Ashley St. Clair, the former MAGA influencer and ex-girlfriend of Elon Musk, is now exposing what she says is the truth behind the MAGA influencer machine.
So the other day during our 4 year aniversary on twitch, @sashera.bsky.social told us about the magical snack from the land down under, Uncle Toby's Oats! And thanks to Rujii capturing this scrungily moment in animation, we can all enjoy Love ya bean <3 #Femboy #Vtuber #Kobold #Furry #Fy #Animation
LET’S TALK RECORDS! No. 90 (Redux): LET IT BE by THE REPLACEMENTS Part 2 #letstalkrecords #thereplacements #letitbe #collegerock #punk #punkrock #alternative #alternativerock #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #music
I do pay for a housekeeper twice a month. Now all I'm missing is a woman to show up every few weeks dressed in a rubber body suit to run around my house.
I'm the best ranked Rocket League player!! #gamingwithcameron #gaming #rocketleague
Du planst eine Solaranlage? Super! Aber bevor du Hunderte Euro für Schrott ausgibst, hör genau zu. Jeder redet über Module und Speicher, aber DEIN Zählerschrank ist der ... #kostenWärmepumpealtbau #Petershagen
Now imagine that’s your child separated from her loved ones. She’s braver, more mature, and intelligent than this entire administration!
“These leaders are not gods! Get them out! There might be someone worse coming up behind or not - but we still have to get rid of Doug Ford and Danielle Smith!” Ontario and Alberta have right wing authoritarians to oust from office. 🚨🇨🇦 youtu.be/6Of6huWAxxg?si… #Onpoli #Ableg
Excited to connect with the Driving the Vote for Equality Tour and add my voice to the call to recognize the ERA as the 28th Amendment. The ERA has been fully ratified by 38 states. Equal rights under the Constitution shouldn’t still be unfinished business in 2026. Sign the petition at Sign4ERA.org.
"No person shall be ELECTED to the office of the President more than twice". There's NO chance his reading comprehension bothered beyond that point. Because his brilliant mind discovered the loophole to "legally" stay in office forever. 😆
Tja, so "kann" Familie. 😊 Nachdem sein Vater sein Auto verkauft hatte, nur um seine Studiengebühren zu bezahlen, schloss der Sohn sein Studium ab, fand einen guten Job und kaufte seinem Vater ein neues Auto. www.reddit.com/r/spreadsmil...
Kawoosh, With the new series on the way, why not love the sounds of sci-fi favourite. twitch.tv/dexterdownunder
✈️ 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐩. 178 #𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 #𝐭𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐤 #𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 Like this post and want to support independent journalism? You can help! Like it 👍 Share it 👆 Follow me 👉 Subscribe 🤘 to The Business Behind The News #business #businessnews #tbbtn #youtube #shorts
Happy #EarthDay2026. 🌱🌍 Today we’re looking back on ‘Climate Anxiety and Climate Courage’, as we ask: can courage cure climate anxiety? In her article for Think Journal, Mandi Astola explores what it means to be courageous in the face of the #climate crisis: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
🔨 UK homeowners are searching every day for paving installers and landscapers — make sure they find your business first. List on UK Paving Talk Group and get found by local customers. https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/7tjx
New York Giants Coach was aware Jaxson Dart was going to meet Trump and shake his hand, but didn’t know it would be on stage at a public political rally
The virtual advertising boards on the Champions League final coverage are doing a terrible job at keying around the players when they’re on the far side of the pitch. It’s really noticeable in 4K. #ChampionsLeague #ucl #uefa
2 Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost @RepMaxwellFrost ‼️UPDATE: I just got out of “ #AlligatorAlcatraz.” Here’s what I learned about the facility closing: 2/3
Why are so many young people in the UK not in work or education? Nye Cominetti breaks down one important factor ⤵️
It's DAY 2 of the annual subathon and we only have 9 hours left on the clock! I plan on clocking in AT LEAST a 12 hour day today so you GOTTA raise this timer! YCH of your character at 20 subs, GUARANTEED LEGENDARY PULL in Mutt set at 50 subs, and so much more! MAKE TIMER GO UP! twitch.tv/cassmutt
Justice will prevail 💪✊🇬🇪 today we protest near special Investigation service and state security service #Tbilisiprotests #GeorgiaProtests
"Österreich erneuern heißt: Sanierung des Budgets, Etablierung der Reformpartnerschaft, um gemeinsam mit Ländern und Gemeinden Österreich effizienter zu gestalten & auch die Vereinfachung von Bestimmungen durch #Bürokratieabbau." @chriswiederkehr.bsky.social #bilanz #erneuerung #budget
👓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐩. 150 #𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 #𝐚𝐢 #𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 #𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 Thanks for check out my Short. Want a deeper dive into stories like this? Check out my long-form videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheBusiness... #business #businessnews #tbbtn #youtube #shorts #reels #tiktoks #vids #fyp
🏗️ A smarter way to build housing: https://go.newamerica.org/affordable-and-market-rate-housing-5 💰 Closing construction funding gaps: https://go.newamerica.org/rules-of-housing-finance-5 🏠 Scaling first-time homebuyer programs: https://go.newamerica.org/first-time-homebuyers-in-high-cost-regions-5
C’est quoi la singularité d’un trou noir ? C’est le futur inéluctable de tout observateur qui tombe dans le trou noir. ✅ Extrait de la conférence : « Voyage au coeur d’un trou noir » donnée à l'Université de Namur à l’invitation des étudiants de Kap to Universeh. Vidéo intégrale sur YT. Salukes
more intergalactic hatin, mars’ moons up there more misshapen than mr. noem’s big unnaturals
As American cities prepare to host the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, rapidly evolving drone technology is outpacing the systems state and local governments rely on to secure large public gatherings. 👀 ⚽ 🏅 📰 ➡️ statescoop.com/drones-secur... #FIFAWorldCup #FWC26 #LA28 #2028Olympics
The other day Jessica Denson, Cliff Cash, and Carlos Alvarez. #wethepeople #protest #arresttrump #removetrump #arrestmusk
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgr... www.nasa.gov/missions/rom...
I'm bored. Bored to tears. Bored beyond belief. Bored at the mere prospect of continuing to walk the Earth. I'm just so ... fucking ... bored. #Monday #mood
By publishtruthsay Reports say an attack at Kuwait International Airport has injured at least 63 people, according to Kuwait’s health authorities. According to reports, the attack caused serious damage at the airport, especially around Terminal 1.