Health
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist
While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Groups plead with CA legislators to save Market Match program
California's program helping low-income families buy fresh fruit and vegetables is on the chopping block and health care advocates are asking legislat…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Day of action focuses on CT undocumented residents' health care needs
Today, Connecticut health care advocates are holding a student day of action. They will speak to state lawmakers about raising the age limit for …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Mississippi seniors may benefit from dual-eligible special-needs coverage
Certain health plans offer benefits for eligible low-income seniors in Mississippi who have special medical needs, but not everyone knows they are …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYers can benefit from early health care decision planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and New Yorkers have reason to start early planning. A new report cites rates of Alzheimer's disease …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
National Healthcare Decisions Day: Make end-of-life planning early
It's National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
On National Healthcare Decisions Day, advocates spotlight end-of-life planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to review their end-of-life planning. The 2024 Alzheimer's Association …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Frozen screens? Telehealth access imperiled
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Insulin price gouging continues despite attempts to rein in the industry
Nearly one million Ohioans have been diagnosed with diabetes, but the cost of insulin continues to be a barrier for people needing the medication…
Monday, April 15, 2024
Advocates: Ease of access to contraception could lower accidental pregnancies
Vending machines commonly found in workplace break rooms generally contain soft drinks or snacks but one machine in Indianapolis dispenses unconventio…