Health & Wellness
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The Unseen Barrier: Compassionate Release Denied as Long-Term Care Facilities Shun Formerly Incarcerated Patients
Christian Alameda, a 52-year-old inmate at Halawa Correctional Facility in Honolulu, struggles to rise from his prison bed, relying on…
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The Unseen Surge: THC Beverages Flood New York Shelves Amidst Regulatory Confusion and Growing Health Concerns
NEW YORK – In the bustling retail landscape of New York City, a subtle yet significant shift is underway, one…
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Medicaid Work Requirements Spark Physician Concern Over Patient Care and Bureaucratic Burden
The landscape of public health assistance is undergoing a significant shift as new Medicaid work requirements are poised to affect…
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Federal Health Officials Maintain Focus on Taylor Farms Lettuce Amidst Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation Despite Initial Lab Error
Federal health officials on Monday reaffirmed their primary focus on lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms as the likely source of…
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The Tragic Loss of Harmony Ball-Stribling and the Fight to Reopen a Hospital in Mississippi’s Healthcare Desert
The quiet morning of July 5, 2021, in Belzoni, Mississippi, was shattered by a medical emergency that would tragically claim…
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The Unseen Cost of a Broken System: An Emergency Physician’s Husband Denied Care, Leading to Tragedy
The sterile fluorescent lights of the emergency department hummed, a stark contrast to the tremor in Dr. Joy Hardison’s hand…
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KFF Health News Correspondents Appear on National and Local Broadcasts Discussing Critical Health Issues
KFF Health News journalists have recently brought crucial public health and healthcare policy discussions to national and local audiences, highlighting…
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Mandatory Testosterone Screening for Service Members: A Bold Move with Unforeseen Consequences
The Department of Defense’s recent announcement of a mandatory testosterone screening program for service members, particularly those aged 30 and…
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The Department of Defense’s Mandatory Testosterone Screening Program for Service Members Raises Questions About Unintended Consequences
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on Wednesday a significant new health initiative: a mandatory testosterone screening program for service…
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Employers Seek Healthcare Overhaul Amidst Escalating Affordability Crisis
In a candid discussion hosted by KFF Health News, Elizabeth Mitchell, President and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on…
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