Category: Public Health

Trump Plan May Set Clock Ticking on Many Health Rules — Setting Off Alarms

The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed that the new administration review about 2,400 regulations that affect tens of millions of Americans, on everything from Medicare benefits to prescription drug approvals. Those not analyzed within two years would become void.

A Battle-Weary Seattle Hospital Fights the Latest COVID Surge

Harborview Medical Center was at the epicenter of the first wave of coronavirus in the U.S. Staffers have a better understanding of the disease as cases surge, but fatigue and a lack of backup staff are big challenges.

Protests prompt sudden end of Idaho public health meeting

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Montana, Alabama hospitals recognized for postpartum mental healthcare

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White House shares $916B relief proposal; Pfizer vaccine gets allergy warning in Britain — 6 COVID-19 updates

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What Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Begin to Roll Out

At least two vaccines could get federal emergency use authorizations this month. Nursing home and assisted living residents will be among the first to receive inoculations. Here’s a guide on how that rollout may proceed.

With Pandemic Surging, Ohio Gov. DeWine Dials Back His Aggressive Response

The governor won praise around the state for his early efforts to combat the coronavirus, but as the crisis wore on and President Donald Trump played down the threat, Ohio Republicans began to grow restless with DeWine’s stance, and concerns for his reelection campaign in 2022 are rising.

It’s Time to Scare People About COVID

Our public messaging about the virus should explain the real costs — in graphic terms — of catching the virus.

RWJBarnabas Health opens food hubs in New Jersey to alleviate food insecurity

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‘Zoom boom’: Videoconferences may be driving spike in cosmetic procedures

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