Nation Dec 28 Watch 3:22 Texas doctor reflects on the lessons and loss in 2021 As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at a year of immense challenge and loss — but also a year of hope. In recent days, we reconnected with a number of our viewers and guests from… By Sam Lane, Maea Lenei Buhre
Education Oct 12 Watch 6:49 How the pandemic spurred American students to pursue health care careers The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare many vulnerabilities in America’s healthcare system, including a worsening shortage of nurses and physicians. But recent data indicates a new surge of interest in nursing, medical and other health-related career programs. Stephanie Sy has this… By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre, Jason Kane
Nation Sep 29 Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats Some hospitals are so concerned that they equipped workers with panic buttons, while others have limited the number of public entrance to their facilities. By Heather Hollingsworth, Grant Schulte, Associated Press
Health Aug 04 Nursing home operator tells workers to get vaccine or lose their jobs The industry has largely rejected compulsory measures for fear of triggering an employee exodus that could worsen already dangerous staffing shortages. By Bernard Condon, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
Dec 19 Watch 9:55 A second COVID-19 vaccine is on its way. What’s next? By PBS NewsHour The U.S. has approved a second COVID-19 vaccine, made by Moderna, to begin rollout on Sunday. With America regularly recording more than 3,000 COVID-19 deaths per day, the much-needed additional doses will provide a boost to efforts to vaccinate healthcare… Continue watching