The civil war in northern Ethiopia officially ended in November. But a new report indicates that military forces have engaged in hundreds of sexual assaults on girls and women.
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Medicaid warns 5 states that they’ve made it too hard for residents to keep coverage
The federal government has put five states on notice that they make it too hard for people to stay on Medicaid. When COVID-19 hit, states had to keep everyone on the rolls. But that rule has expired.
Distrust undermined the U.S. pandemic response. Now, it continues to erode healthcare
High levels of distrust undermined the country’s pandemic response and possibly caused half a million deaths. Distrust continues to erode healthcare, diminish access and give old diseases a chance.
Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Illinois hospitals
Illinois hospitals are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at a hospital due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange.
1 in 5 women report mistreatment from medical staff during pregnancy
The women reported being verbally abused, having their requests for help go unanswered and having their physical privacy infringed upon, according to a CDC survey.
To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative
Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required “masterful and discreet” lawmaking.
For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional
Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition.
The leadership gap for Asian American doctors
A new study shows Asian American doctors are underrepresented in leadership positions.
Hospitals sued thousands of patients in North Carolina for unpaid bills, report finds
The suits pursued patients and their families, sometimes putting liens on homes. “I know my house will never be mine. It is going to be the hospital’s,” said Donna Lindabury, 70, who lost her case.
After Maui’s deadly fires, one doctor hits the road to help those in need
The death toll from Maui’s fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up.
