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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This

WEBThis couple can't wait. It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait. When Matt and Helen Perry first met in 2010, he had been …

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WEBHere, people demonstrate in favor of trans rights in front of the Supreme Court in 2019. A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that state health insurance plans must …

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Biden's new winter COVID plan will reimburse you for at-home tests

WEBUpdated December 2, 2021 at 2:56 PM ET. President Biden announced Thursday that private health insurance plans will soon reimburse people who buy over-the-counter, at …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WEBEven before the wars ended the Pentagon activated a plan to tame massive health care costs by pushing military medical care into the private sector, especially for …

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Where public health stands 4 years after the COVID-19 pandemic …

WEBRASCOE: President Trump declared COVID a national emergency on March 13, 2020. That anniversary has come and gone, but COVID continues to affect us …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBNPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide …

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A growing wave of local governments are erasing billions in …

WEBA growing wave of local governments are erasing billions in medical debts. Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle (center) announces the county's debt …

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The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health …

WEBSmallpox was certified eradicated in 1980, but I first learned about the disease's twisty, storied history in 1996 while interning at the World Health Organization. …

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Ask a Physical Therapist

WEBDr. Tanice owns and operates a specialized Physical Therapy clinic in Carbondale. On Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice chats with guests who specialize in various health and …

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Why haven't Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — …

WEBWith Medicaid expansion, states and the federal government can cover those making up to 138 percent of the poverty level - about $20,000 a year for an …

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Updated COVID booster shots reduce the risk of hospitalization

WEBAshley Ahn is an intern for the Digital News and Graphics desks. She previously covered the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for CNN's health and medical unit …

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Roaring Fork Schools launch new health program

WEBRoaring Fork schools are launching a new health and sex education program called IHAM. The program aligns with the Comprehensive Sexuality Education …

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CDC underscores the importance of Black and Hispanic adults

WEBAbout half of U.S. adults get their flu shot each year, but a new report finds that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are less likely to get a flu vaccine — and …

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Mind Springs made dangerous medication errors. Colorado …

WEBThe troubles continue for Mind Springs Health, which provides behavioral health services in ten counties on the Western Slope. KDNK’s Morgan Neely has more …

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Haiti's chaos puts both patients and health-care workers at risk

WEBIt isn't easy to get a blood transfusion in Haiti these days. "I had a call from a friend seeking care for a family member," says Dr. Wesler Lambert, executive director of …

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Out of state patients flock to Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood

WEBAt Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, health care providers knew that when strict abortion laws went into place, people would be willing to travel from all …

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How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year

WEBLarry Moore, of Camden, N.J, defied the odds — he snatched his life back from a spiral of destruction. The question is: how? For more than two years straight, …

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"My Life: The Last Chapter" Four FREE Workshops Tuesdays in May

WEBBe the author of your last chapter! Regardless of your age, health, or lifestyle, creating a practical plan for the end of life will bring you peace of mind and be …

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