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A general view of Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit

Health Mar 17

Investigation finds policies at Catholic-run hospitals restrict reproductive health care

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Health Feb 25

Dr Greg Gulbransen uses a girl's shoe as a phone to cheer her up at his pediatric practice in Oyster Bay
Watch 8:20
What a federal lawsuit filed by Florida means for low-income children’s health care

The end of pandemic-era protections has meant the end of Medicaid coverage for more than 17 million low-income Americans so far. Now, Florida is considering other changes to how it provides health insurance to children from low- to moderate-income families,…

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Health Jan 28

racism
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A Black physician’s memoir looks at the legacy of medical racism in America

Dr. Uché Blackstock has seen firsthand how medical racism shapes health care in America. She's dedicated her career to work at the intersection of medicine, health equity and systemic racism. Her new memoir, "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

Health Oct 14

To match feature WITNESS-CANCER/DISCOVERY
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New study highlights systemic barriers to cancer treatment for women

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…

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Nation Sep 24

Memphis overwhelmed by COVID-19 emergency calls, prompting wait times for ambulances
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Why unexpectedly high ambulance bills are still a problem in the U.S.

In a medical emergency, you want to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. But what happens when the cost of that transportation is hundreds or thousands of dollars, even with insurance? NewsHour health reporter Laura Santhanam joins Ali…

By Ali Rogin, Laura Santhanam, Kaisha Young

Sep 03

Watch 8:15
Arkansas Medicaid recipients fight to stay covered after federal protections end

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Medicaid enrollments reached unprecedented levels when Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off of the health insurance plan during the pandemic. But that policy has ended, and now states have until 2024 to check people’s eligibility and remove those…

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Aug 19

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What a new Montana law means for transgender children and their families

By Joe Lesar, Montana PBS

Families and medical providers in Montana are preparing for a new law set to take effect in October that bans certain medical treatments for minors with gender dysphoria. Proponents of the bill say the law protects children from making medical…

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Jul 15

Watch 5:56
Rural shortages lead to worsened ambulance deserts and delayed medical care

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Nearly 4.5 million Americans live in “ambulance deserts” — in a medical crisis, they have to wait as long as 25 minutes or more for an emergency medical crew to arrive. Nick Nudell, president of the American Paramedic Association, joins…

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Jul 09

Watch 7:00
Why many Americans are paying each other’s medical bills despite the risks

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Many Americans have enrolled in an alternative to traditional health insurance called health care sharing plans. But unlike insurance, these plans are unregulated and don’t have to meet minimum health benefits mandated by the Affordable Care Act. Kate Harris with…

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Apr 29

Watch 4:31
Study finds Black people live longer in places with more Black doctors

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

Life expectancy in the U.S. is at its lowest point in nearly two decades, and the projected life spans of Black and Native Americans are shorter than white Americans. According to new research, Black people live longer in areas with…

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