Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 28, 2026
Thursday · May 28, 2026 · Jeudi · Weekly Medicine & Health Edition
Body, Mind & Resilience
Medicine, mental health, rare diseases, and the science of healing — curated by Zack
What's up, everybody — happy Thursday (Jeudi)! It's May 28, 2026 and today at zack.coffee we go deep on Medicine and health. I've been watching a few episodes of Euphoria Season 3 and let me tell you — it was quite something. Not in a good way. We urgently need more PSA content to reach teenagers before illicit substances do. More on that below.
I also just published my new #LongReads piece on Ebola — available now at zack.coffee/ebola. Go read it. And to everyone working in the medical world right now — I see you, I hear you, I deeply respect the work you do. The shortage is real, the burnout is real. I have thoughts on that too.
📖 New #LongReads — Published Now
Ebola: The Virus, The Outbreaks, and What We Still Don't Know
My latest longform piece dives into one of the most feared pathogens in modern history — its origins, the humanitarian devastation of past outbreaks, the science of containment, and the ongoing global preparedness gap. Available now, exclusively at zack.coffee.
Read the LongRead →Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
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⚠️ Public Service Announcement — From Zack
To Every Parent, Teacher, and Creator: Make More Drug PSAs. Now.
I've been watching Euphoria Season 3 and it honestly unsettled me. Not because of the artistry — the show is technically impressive — but because of what it depicts and the audience that consumes it. Teenagers are watching. Some of them are struggling already. The last thing they need is a glamorized portrait of substance use without consequence.
I'm calling on content creators, public health organizations, school districts, and social media platforms: please fund, produce, and amplify PSA content aimed at teenagers about the real cost of illicit drug use. Not preachy, not condescending — real stories, real consequences, real support. The culture war over this content has gone on too long. Lives are at stake. Thank you in advance.
A Note to UC Davis, Sutter Health & the Medical World
💼 Senior Project Manager · Business Analyst · Available Now
I Understand the Shortage. I Can Help.
To every administrator, department head, and HR lead at a healthcare organization in the Sacramento region and beyond — I hear you. The staffing crisis in medicine is real and it affects every layer of the system, including operations and project management. While I am not an M.D., I bring 25 years of professional experience, including work at Alphabet (Google), Intel Corporation, BMW Financial Services, and my own tech startup. I have led projects, managed teams, analyzed data, and delivered results under pressure.
I am genuinely interested in bringing those skills to UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Health, or any major healthcare system that needs a Senior PM or Business Analyst who can get things done. I have a demonstrated ability to work with young people navigating Bipolar Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and those on the Spectrum. I bring patience, creativity, and respect. And yes — I will absolutely wear Marvel and DC costumes if that's what it takes to connect with young patients. No hesitation.
Look me up on LinkedIn, reach out directly, and let's talk. I just ask one thing: can I wear my HardTuned Fuji3 kicks to the office?
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