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People in Louisville share their stories as laws banning abortion go into effect
The Supreme Court ruling yesterday triggered immediate abortion bans in Kentucky, Louisiana and South Dakota. But EMW Women’s Surgical Center, a Louisville abortion clinic, is fighting to stay open.
Biden Signs Most Far-Reaching Federal Protections For LGBTQ People Yet
President Biden has signed an executive order to combat discrimination against LGBTQ people in health care, housing and education. The action is the most far-reaching of any federal protections yet.
‘The Separate and Unequal Health System’ Highlighted By COVID-19
A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.
As Hospitals Lose Revenue, Thousands Of Health Care Workers Face Furloughs, Layoffs
Faced with lost revenue from canceled elective procedures, hospitals laid off more than 40,000 health care workers in March. Thousands more are expected to be included in April’s unemployment figures.
Doctors Bring Coronavirus Testing To Underserved Communities
Three doctors, all women, all black, from cities that have been hit hard by Covid-19, bring tele-health services and testing to marginalized communities.
