@ktowens.bsky.social
EUComms person and cancer thriver Interested in public communication and literacy, especially linked to health (physical and mental) and nutrition/food safety Views my own
@ktowens.bsky.socialWhile experts continue to establish the facts surrounding last week's death in the Irkutsk Oblast, we're urging everyone to be responsible in their reporting, posting and sharing.
@ecdc.europa.euReposted by @ktowens.bsky.socialFollowing the reported death of a laboratory worker in Irkutsk, Russia, from pneumonia that is suspected to be pneumonic plague, ECDC is closely monitoring the situation.
Read our news item on this event here: bit.ly/3Ufvnf7
@ktowens.bsky.socialOctober is breast cancer awareness month & my feed has turned pink. For many, it’s a month of contradictions. Cancer doesn’t care what month it is & the struggles don’t stop on 1 November. BUT we can use the momentum to encourage routine checks, advocating for yourself & supporting research.
@ktowens.bsky.socialIt’s that time of year again! COVID and flu jabs done in my local pharmacy during the lunch break 💪
As a cancer survivor and rare disease patient, I’m not taking any chance on my health.
@ktowens.bsky.socialA big day for health in the EU today:
Commissioner Várhelyi launches #EUScreeningWeek: know your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels
Plus @sant.europarl.europa.eu vote on an #EUCancerPlan report, as well as an EU rare disease action plan.
@ktowens.bsky.socialMieux vaut prévenir que guérir! Who can argue with the title of this year's @europadonna.bsky.social Belgium symposium Covering a wide range of topics incl. environmental factors, nutrition & psychological wellbeing, it looks like an interesting day ▶️https://www.europadonna.be/edb-symposium-2026/
@ktowens.bsky.socialFeeling quite old here as @znconsulting.com unveil the 10th edition of the #EUInfluencer ranking.
Glad I’m off that old platform, but a bit nostalgic sitting here with the old #EUTweetUp gang!
@ktowens.bsky.socialHope you have a smooth and uneventful journey! 🤞
@ktowens.bsky.socialLook what I found @jonworth.eu 👀
Should I bring the #EUTweetUp sign to the #EUinfluencer event tonight to help with the nostalgic vibes @znconsulting.com?!
@ktowens.bsky.socialWell, (imo) with the emergence of health chatgpt and more and more people turning online to social media and AI for a diagnosis, we need to recognise that our health professionals should be the ones we turn to for health promotion and treatment!
@ec.europa.euReposted by @ktowens.bsky.socialLast summer proved we need to step up dramatically our climate preparedness. Europe is warming at double the global rate.
This is why we will present a European Heatwave Plan.
For better early warning, health preparedness, and taking care of our most vulnerable.
@ktowens.bsky.socialNew link as the previous one was deleted :)
@ktowens.bsky.socialLet’s fight together for our European idea: President von der Leyen in the State of the Union address with several references so far to competing narratives and disinformation
Follow #SOTEU live 👇
@ktowens.bsky.socialWhile we wait for the annual State of the European Union address this week, a little reminder that the EU policy is always underpinned by robust scientific evidence.
@ecdc.europa.euReposted by @ktowens.bsky.socialSome of the most important work in public health happens long before an outbreak makes the news.
Today, on #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, we celebrate the people working behind the scenes to detect signals, investigate outbreaks and strengthen preparedness.
@ktowens.bsky.socialHi, I didn’t manage to go to the @sant.europarl.europa.eu event for #GoldSeptember but I think you can catch up on their feed.
The next 3 months are particularly busy for cancer awareness, including the importance of screening, personalised medicine and support along the whole journey.
@ktowens.bsky.socialThanks for asking 😀 Personally, I'm hoping for a narrative that helps Europeans feel more united behind our common values. And as a comms person, I am also interested in the how👉 looking forward to seeing how the speech is crafted incl. storytelling techniques and emotional language that resonates!
@ktowens.bsky.social👏"Vaccine recommendations are, and must continue to be, anchored in science to achieve the best outcomes and maintain public trust."
@ktowens.bsky.social⌛First day back in the office and the countdown to the next big event in Brussels is already on.
Looking forward to following #SOTEU on 16 September, followed by informal discussions on digital comms a couple of days later with the #EUInfluencer crowd.
@ktowens.bsky.social@mediawhizz.bsky.social here for the snark!
