Dec 20 Watch 10:18 What's behind the shortage of workers who support people with disabilities By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum wage. A longstanding workforce shortage means people… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 7:19 Rising cancer rates among young women highlight how medical systems fall short By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Mekhi Hill New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the blind spots medical systems have when treating young women. Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 8:22 What makes nurses vulnerable to burnout and how it impacts the care they provide By Stephanie Sy, Gabriel Roy A federal study shows that last year, nearly half of healthcare workers reported they often feel burned out. Research suggests nurses are especially vulnerable and that can impact the care they provide. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 8:33 How nurses overcome challenges while treating patients with limited English proficiency By William Brangham and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center The increasing diversity of the U.S. brings an array of challenges, including the basic hurdle of not speaking the same language. The stakes are especially high in a medical setting. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center and with… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 8:35 How a Houston hospital reversed the trend of nurses leaving the profession By William Brangham and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center There are more than five million nurses in the U.S. and a survey shows nearly a third of them are thinking of quitting. That would be a devastating blow for patients and hospitals. William Brangham reports on efforts to turn… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 3:30 How Susan La Flesche Picotte became the 1st Native American medical doctor By John Yang, Winston Wilde November is Native American Heritage Month, a celebration of the traditions and languages of Indigenous communities in the United States. For our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 6:08 Alabama jail accused of mistreating pregnant detainees, putting unborn children at risk By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris A new federal civil rights lawsuit is raising concerns about the treatment of pregnant detainees at an Alabama jail and the potential harm to their unborn children whom the law claims to protect. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Oct 15 Why Black women face barriers to accessing PrEP, an HIV-preventing drug By Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health News New HIV infections occur disproportionately among Black women, but exclusionary marketing, fewer treatment options, and provider wariness have limited uptake of preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, drugs, which reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 6:08 New study highlights systemic barriers to cancer treatment for women By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer has been one of the top two leading causes of death in the United States for 75 years. A recent international study revealed the unique challenges women with cancer can… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 9:14 The Patient Revolution aims to expose healthcare flaws and pave the way for improvement By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Recent studies report that two-thirds of American physicians report feeling burned out, something only aggravated by the pandemic. One of the consequences is a decline in the quality of care for patients, who find it increasingly difficult to navigate the… Continue watching