Akron Children’s employee publishes book, shares breast cancer journey
In 2017, at just 36 years old, Shelly Vaughn learned she had breast cancer. Although she knew she was at…
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These Appalachia Hospitals Made Big Promises to Gain a Monopoly. They’re Failing to Deliver.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Five years ago, rival hospital companies in this blue-collar corner of Appalachia made a deal. If…
New Medicare Advantage Plans Tailor Offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos, and LGBTQ+
As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that…
What Happens to Health Programs if the Federal Government Shuts Down?
For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the…
UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on
CAIRO (AP) — Outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are…
Pot Boom Wakes Sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado
DINOSAUR, Colo. — There isn’t much to this town a short drive from the national monument of the same name….
Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot, the White House said…
Journalist Assesses Federal Push to Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports
KFF Health News senior correspondent Noam N. Levey discussed medical debt and the debt-buying market with WBUR’s On Point on…
When You Think About Your Health, Don’t Forget Your Eyes
I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist’s…
As Younger Children Increasingly Die by Suicide, Better Tracking and Prevention Is Sought
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text…
