Washington health officials are investigating the state’s first known outbreak of Candida auris after at least five cases were confirmed among patients at Kindred Hospital Seattle-First Hill.
Category: Public Health
HHS confirms syphilis epidemic, unveils response
As U.S. syphilis rates reach the highest levels since the 1950s, HHS deemed the public health issue as a “surging epidemic” and rolled out resources to stop the sexually transmitted infection’s decadeslong upward trend.
Montana Vows Changes to Avoid Delayed Contracts. Some Health Providers Still Await Back Pay.
The head of Montana’s health department said the agency is catching up on a months-long backlog of contracts with organizations that connect people to medical care that left organizations without pay, halted some services, and triggered job cuts.
Contaminated medical products tied to cases of early Alzheimer's
Researchers in the U.K. may have uncovered evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted via some medical procedures.
21 states where virus activity remains high
While respiratory virus activity remains elevated, most parts of the country are seeing some levels of decrease, according to the latest CDC updates.
The winter of persistent coughing
The winter virus season is often characterized by a hallmark sound: coughing. This year, though, some physicians and patients say coughing has been more persistent, often lasting for weeks after a virus passes, according to a Jan. 22 report in The Wash…
How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics — And What It Means in 2024
Opposition to vaccines and other public health measures backed by science has become politically charged. That makes dangerous misinformation much harder to fight.
CDC to physicians: Be alert for measles
The CDC is urging healthcare providers to monitor patients for measles symptoms amid a recent uptick in U.S. cases, according to Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families
In the wake of a KFF Health News-New York Times series, members of the Special Committee on Aging are asking residents and their families to submit their bills and are calling for a Government Accountability Office study.
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Health Enters the Presidential Race
New Hampshire voters have spoken, and it seems increasingly clear that this November’s election will pit President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump. Both appear to be making health a key part of their campaigns, with Trump vowing (again) to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Biden stressing his support for contraception and abortion rights. Meanwhile, both candidates will try to highlight efforts to rein in prescription drug prices. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Sarah Somers of the National Health Law Program about the potential consequences for the health care system if the Supreme Court overturns a key precedent attempting to balance executive vs. judicial power.
