As the first Black transgender woman to serve in this capacity, Tori Cooper says she is eager to advocate on behalf of all transgender and non-binary people living with HIV.
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Many ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help
Starting treatment for addiction in the emergency room greatly improves the chances recovery will last, experts say. Cutting red tape, hiring advocates and Uber vouchers can all make a difference.
Why A Hard-Sell Pitch For COVID Vaccines Won’t Work In This Rural Illinois Town
The sponsor of 4-H clubs nationally is tapping its respected roots in rural communities to promote COVID-19 vaccines. But it won’t be easy, locals say. Start with trusted local voices — and listen.
As COVID-19 Surges, Mississippi Hospital ‘Days Away’ From Turning Away Patients
NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, about having to open a field hospital amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Democrats Hope To Beef Up Medicare With Dental, Vision And Hearing Benefits
When Medicare began in 1965, its backers expected benefits to expand over time, but politics have mostly stymied that. Congressional Democrats are trying again, as part of a $3.5 trillion budget plan.
Hard Lessons From Detroit, A City That Tried To Privatize Public Health
With bankruptcy looming in 2012, Detroit largely dismantled its public health department. Years later, that decision offers a cautionary tale to other U.S. cities as the painful rebuilding continues.
One Medical Employees Say Concierge Care Provider Is Putting Profits Over Patients
Employees at the health care company One Medical have accused the provider of mismanagement, less focus on patients and poor working conditions. Company leadership has denied the claims.
Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance
Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here’s how to sign up in time.
Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South
Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.
Thirteen Million People In The U.S. Have Two Weeks To Apply For Free Health Insurance
About 13 million uninsured people in the U.S. are eligible for free health insurance plans. They have two weeks left to apply.
