Shannon Dowler MD
@dowlerdoc
Family Doc, Healthcare Executive, Rapper, Writer, STD Specialist, Advocate. #WomenInMedicine #STD #ThisIsOurLane #publichealth #healthequity #sexualhealth
Well this happened today!
After 5 incredible years, I will be stepping down as Secretary @ncdhhs. Grateful to @NC_Governor for his leadership and trust. Thank you to my amazing team @ncdhhs - you rose to every challenge. It has been an honor of a lifetime. governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel…
Not sure what to make of the Medicaid impacts from OBBA? The NYT helps break down some of the impacts to real people. #MedicaidMatters @AAFP_advocacy One Rural Doctor on the Real Cost of Medicaid Changes nytimes.com/2025/07/14/pod…
No alcohol on weekdays. No wine after 8. 🍷 More people are rethinking drinking habits, and @the_aafp board member @dowlerdoc talked to @WSJ about why. Get tips for cutting back on alcohol here: on.wsj.com/4jZ65Ku
Big Day on the Hill! I love the energy of the Capitol and surrounding house and senate buildings walking amongst my neighbors from around the nation advancing #FamilyMedicine and the improved health of our country with @AAFP_advocacy
The North Carolina delegation is enjoying the 2024 @aafp Congress of Delegates! We always love rejoining our fellow members, chapter staff, and AAFP staff from around the country:
Excited to be joining peers in the sexual health space at STI Engage. So many opportunities to do better as a country safeguarding people’s sexual health. #greatleaders #moneytalks #sexeducation
How can we create an effective state-federal partnership for #PrimaryCare reform? A new tool and set of recommendations for federal and state governments from @VAHthInnovation & colleagues offers guidance. buff.ly/3QWI6hV CC @dowlerdoc @VAHthInnovation
Asheville-area doctor, STD video star tapped by US officials to fight syphilis epidemic citizen-times.com/story/news/loc… via @asheville
Great time talking with @kevinmd about my new book that breaks down stigma around seniors aging and updates their #sexeducation #safesex #sexyseniors @serendipitylit @JHUPress
Celebrating sexual health in older adults kevinmd.com/podcast @dowlerdoc #SexualHealth #OlderAdults #Ageism #HealthyAging #PositiveAging
Today, @NC_Governor signed HB76 to expand Medicaid! EVP @gkgriggs attended the ceremony to honor NCAFP efforts alongside other advocates to expand Medicaid to more patients in NC. Thank you to everyone who joined over the years to pass this historic legislation! #ncpol #medicaid
Golden years, golden risk: the startling increase of STDs in seniors kevinmd.com/2023/02/golden… via @kevinmd
Happy Book Birthday to Never Too Late: Your Guide to Safer Sex After 60 by Shannon Dowler! Available now ow.ly/CQz450MRmaG #ValentinesDay #BookBirthday #NeverTooLate #SerendipityLit @JHUPress @dowlerdoc
Congratulations to @dowlerdoc for winning the @myncafp Distinguished Family Physician award! You rock! @aafp #fmrevolution #morelimericks
Cover Reveal for Physician & STD Specialist, Dr. Shannon Dowler’s new #book, Never Too Late: Your Guide to Safer Sex after 60. Available February 2023. @dowlerdoc @JHUPress #NeverTooLate #SexualEducation #SerendipityLit
Great read!!! Dr Birds-n-Bees: How Physicians Are Taking Up the Sex Ed Slack medscape.com/viewarticle/98…
Great time on the latest podcast The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared. Not only was it great to spend an hour just talking with Dr. White, but it was cathartic taking me down memory lane! Tune in to hear the stories of NC Family Doctors.
Calling all innovators for @HRSAgov’s #BuildingBridgestoBetterHealth challenge! How can #HealthCenters better address social needs of patients like transportation & housing? Up to 30 Phase 1 winners can win $10,000 each! Ideas due by 8/2: bit.ly/3PsBQwa #HRSAInnovation
Medicaid provider in NC? Please join our monthly update tomorrow night for COVID surge flexibilities, managed care vaccine incentives, and a data dive on how the vaccination and counseling work is going! zoom.us/webinar/regist…