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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Strengthening the voices of more than 7,000 licensed doctors and advanced practice clinicians in the workplace. 📣✊</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/uapd.bsky.social</link><title>@uapd.bsky.social - Union of American Physicians and Dentists</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/uapd.bsky.social/post/3mksto63lih24</link><description>In the spirit of May Day, we&#39;re proud to endorse Xavier Becerra for Governor of California 📣 At a time when patients are facing growing barriers to accessing care, we need leaders who understand what&#39;s at stake.</description><pubDate>01 May 2026 19:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xegplxbhqgdpuochk7mclkd4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksto63lih24</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/uapd.bsky.social/post/3mksmcp4qxz2w</link><description>This May Day, we stand together with workers everywhere as the collective force shaping the future of our professions. Every gain we&#39;ve won, every right we&#39;ve earned, every protection we&#39;ve secured has been driven by solidarity. 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FHCSD&#39;s actions are putting patients at risk and sending a dangerous message to every provider in their system. 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Their labor is often unseen, yet essential to feeding and sustaining our country. This day has always been about them ✊ We honor their work, strength, resilience, and contributions.</description><pubDate>30 Mar 2026 19:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xegplxbhqgdpuochk7mclkd4/app.bsky.feed.post/3micfljhtlj2h</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/uapd.bsky.social/post/3mibyaxd4lc2r</link><description>To our doctors who show up every day for your patients, communities, and each other: your work has never mattered more. As healthcare faces growing threats, you continue to advocate and fight for your patients. 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