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Denied care, part 2: Racism in today’s health care and …

WebThe data is undeniable. A recent investigation underscored the extensive prevalence of racism in our health care system. Spanning almost two decades, …

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More patients are losing their doctors—and trust in the …

WebThe stress of the pandemic drove a lot of health care workers to retire or quit. Now, a nationwide shortage of doctors and others who provide primary care is making it …

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97% of voters know nothing about the Supreme Court's …

WebThe Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday that will inform what could arguably be the court's most consequential abortion ruling since it upended 50 …

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Denied care: How racism caused America's expensive …

WebThis is part one of a two-part series on racism in health care. Part 2 is here. Despite being the sole high-income nation in the world without universal health care, the …

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Biden Administration updates HIPAA rules to protect …

WebIn a move designed to thwart the efforts of anti-choice extremists in states who have banned abortion from accessing medical records of patients who travel out of state …

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131 Million People in US Live in Areas with Unhealthy Air …

WebThe American Lung Association released its 25th annual “State of the Air” survey for the US, reporting that 40% of the population live with poor air quality, an …

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‘Emergency’ or not, COVID is still killing people. Here’s …

WebHere’s what doctors advise to stay safe. With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States since the start of October, and tens of thousands more abroad, …

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The Supreme Court is hearing another abortion case.

WebA group of teenagers protests the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case on July 2, 2022, on the main street in Driggs, Idaho.

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Reproductive freedom is No. 1 issue for young …

WebThis week alone, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether to strike down a federal law that ensures pregnant patients receive emergency abortion …

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Cartoon: Not-so-silent spring

WebI read a little while ago that Portland, Oregon is phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers starting in 2026, with the goal of "improving public health and quality of life for …

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Songs as Mental Health Break: God Only Knows, The Beach Boys …

WebIf you are like me, you will need mental health breaks to maintain your sanity this year. For my part, I am starting my day with a great song, working alphabetically by …

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FAA's Boeing 737 Max Failures Are Just Part of FAA

WebThe worldwide aviation industry is a tip of the spear for air pollution, noise pollution, destruction of wildlife and ecosystems, industrial tourism, and is a massive …

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They thought they were buying healthcare coverage; instead they …

WebMeehan is hardly the only person victimized by Aliera and Trinity HealthShare. In April 2018, David Martinez found himself between jobs. After scouring …

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Speculating on the psychiatric diagnosis of Reps. Greene and …

WebOpinion by Hal Brown, MSW I won’t get into it here since most of you are well aware of the controversy that developed when numerous psychotherapists went …

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There’s no “teenage mental health crisis.” The crisis is troubled

WebThe adult landscape today’s teens negotiate is increasingly troubled: • Among the 30-59-year-olds of ages to parent teens, drug and alcohol overdose death …

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Biden sets rule to end coal-fired power plants and creates one …

WebThe E.P.A. expects the regulation would also prevent other pollutants, such as soot, from escaping into the air, resulting in $120 billion in public health benefits …

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Ken Paxton issues threats to hospitals after abortion ruling

WebOnly hours after a judge issued a ruling allowing a Texas woman facing a nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy to seek an abortion, Texas Attorney General Ken …

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Former US Surgeon-General Billed $5,000 for Dehydration …

Web“Dr. Jerome Adams, who was the nation's top doctor from 2017 to 2021, said he was slammed with an almost $5,000 bill after being treated for dehydration at a Mayo …

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GoFundMe has become a health care utility

WebGoFundMe acknowledges the reliance of patients on its platform. Ari Romio, a spokesperson for the company, said that “medical expenses” is the most common …

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State-Based Universal Health Care Act, HR6270, gets House

WebH.R.6270 – State-Based Universal Health Care Act, sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, gets sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey. OnePayerStates founder Chuck …

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Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights …

WebMental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots. #donaldtrump. #community. #ukraine. #joebiden. #russia. #abortion.

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DKos Asheville Open Thread: Mission Hospital news is always bad …

WebASHEVILLE- Dogwood Health Trust announced Jan. 2 it is seeking a request for proposals to provide independent monitor, or IM, services to oversee HCA …

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Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of …

WebPresident Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health in part by strengthening data collection and …

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