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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Biden Is Wrong About the Pandemic Being Over
Ignoring the true cost of letting COVID-19 proliferate only compounds the risk that repeated infections will pose to people’s physical health—and ultimately the nation’s fiscal health. Read more
Sep 29, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: What Doctors Don’t Understand About Disability
When it turns out we're not interested in being 'cured,' health professionals often write us off as a lost cause. Read more
Sep 22, 2022
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The U.S. Neglects Basic Human Rights for Children
A new report from Human Rights Watch spells out how the United States falls far below international standards on protecting children. Read more
Sep 21, 2022
Exceptions to American Exceptionalism
A nation that can’t even provide safe drinking water for its people can’t fly the banner of “exceptionalism” for too long. Read more
Sep 9, 2022
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A Matter of Life and Debt
Ambulance bills are causing lifelong financial damage to those who can least afford it. Read more
Sep 8, 2022
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What Happened at Brigham Young University Isn’t Unique
A spectator at a volleyball game yelled the “n-word” multiple times at a Black player, an unfortunately routine experience for Black Americans. Read more
Sep 6, 2022
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The PACT Act Is an Overdue Victory for Veterans
This bill expands healthcare for veterans, but we shouldn't have had to fight for that in the first place. Read more
Aug 25, 2022
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We Aren’t Prepared for Monkeypox
What we need is lasting, permanent public infrastructure to manage the emergence and spread of diseases. Read more
Aug 17, 2022
