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@JulieLeask Principally by reputation. Amazing, iconclastic, humanitarian. Warm and personable as well. Steve

@stephenleeder Did you know him Steve?

This long read about Dr Paul Farmer from the New Yorker written 22 years ago shows what an incredible person he was. Brilliant writing too. newyorker.com/magazine/2000/…

@JulieLeask Helps put things in perspective.

Holiday king parrot.

@DrRuthAtLarge Looks idyllic. Good tramping!

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In my view it should be cut again. COVID boosters fast-tracked to five-month gap, making millions more eligible for third shot smh.com.au/politics/feder…

@DrRuthAtLarge Sun shines in Patagonia.

Like most of us, the Sydney outbreak has left me feeling anxious, inadequate and exhausted, but here’s a silver lining. Only in lockdown would a young man have on his agenda a walk with his mum on his 21st. Here’s to our kids. They’re awesome

@NeilChenoweth @paulzahra_1 Neil - your AFR essay on vaping was superb. Steve

I don't want to labour this but I've been writing stories for a long time and it's so rare to see business figures taking public leadership like this. Credits to @paulzahra_1 afr.com/companies/reta…

The Australian Public Service has been a superb, quiet and effective contributor to managing our several crises in 2020. Little publicity. This report is worth reading. apsc.gov.au/state-service-…

Finished today my years at Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney Local Health District. Huge privilege and I consider myself most fortunate to have had and been able to contribute. Great colleagues and an astonishing community! My association with Westmead began in 1972.

Dr Norman Swan interviews Professor Mikhail Prokopenko on ABC National Radio abc.net.au/radionational/…

Healthcare costs increasingly shifting to patients, study shows bit.ly/2PiGyzX

@JulieLeask @COSSI_Vaccine Julie - this is splendid recognition of your contributions to immunisation! Professional skills and personal leadership attributes in abundance!! Warmest congrats! Steve

So this happened. Also recognition of #publichealth, #immunisation and our emerging field @COSSI_Vaccine Feeling privileged, a keen sense of responsibility, and grateful to work with people I do. #vaccineswork

An optimistic inventory of innovative approaches to climate that offer hope. bit.ly/2S0w2fT

A fine tribute to Les Murray. bit.ly/2IVnTYx

Now that my cataracts have been removed I can see clearly everyone's wrinkles - including mine! Great poem by Coleridge! What a gift is good vision!

@DominelloAmanda @Uni_Newcastle Maddison lecture went very well and it was recorded. Will send it to you when it is ready.

@Uni_Newcastle Sorry I can’t be there - are you recording the lecture? Don’t want to miss wise and compelling words from @stephenleeder

#ICYMI: Join us on Monday night for the 2018 David Maddison Lecture - the final event in our 40 Years of Medicine series, delivered by Emeritus Professor Stephen Leeder AO. eventbrite.com.au/e/2018-david-m…

As we wrote in 2005: Beyond reproduction: women's health in today's developing world. bit.ly/2JUFdd7 twitter.com/merrilyn_walto…

@merrilyn_walton @onthewardsorg @croakeyblog As we wrote in 2005 - Beyond reproduction: Women's health in today's developing world bit.ly/2JUFdd7