Health Care
Stories from the front lines of health care
Health affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the health care.
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Angie Garrett
Big Alcohol Fuels Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s no accident that more and more alcohol companies are showing up to Pride events and as sponsors in other queer spaces. Read more
Aug 16, 2022
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LGBTQ+ Youth Need Inclusive Health Care
Many LGBTQ+ youth struggle to find accepting healthcare providers while overcoming other barriers like a lack of insurance and transportation. Read more
Aug 8, 2022
Bill Lueders
Evicting the Elderly: ‘This Is News to Me’
In newly released records, state health officials scramble to explain the penalty-free eviction of my mother from an elder care facility. The fifth installment in our investigative series, ‘Evicting the Elderly.’ Read more
Aug 3, 2022
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The Activist Offering: Finding Support in a Post-Roe World
Much of the country has been in a post-Roe reality for years. Read more
Aug 3, 2022
Morgan Timms
Fighting for the Right to Die
It shouldn’t be a crime for those who are too sick to live to decide how and when to end their suffering. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
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The New Battleground for Abortion Rights: Internet Privacy
Roe v. Wade’s reversal has experts calling for stronger digital privacy laws and health providers using pen and paper. Read more
Jul 28, 2022
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Roe’s Reversal Endangers Intellectually Disabled People
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision places the reproductive health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in grave jeopardy. Read more
Jul 15, 2022
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‘Hardening’ School Security Is the Wrong Answer
If we are serious about keeping children safe, lawmakers should heed the dozens of school districts across the country that have begun decreasing their reliance on police in schools. Read more
Jul 13, 2022
