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Why Is the Pandemic Death Toll among Workers Still a Mystery?

COVID-19 didn’t spare workers in manufacturing, but two years on, information about their deaths remains hard to find

The Walrus

Gov. Newsom proposes record $300 billion California state budget with money for tax refunds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s on Friday released a $300.6 billion spending plan that would fund tax rebates, abortion care, bonuses for health care workers and more fueled by a $97.5 billion surplus.

Tribune News Service

Why won’t more older Americans get their COVID booster?

Even as top U.S. health officials say it’s time America learns to live with the coronavirus, a chorus of leading researchers say faulty messaging on booster shots has left millions of older people at serious risk.

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Congress should protect access to health care at pharmacies

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would ensure that patients maintain access to pandemic-related care provided by pharmacists by reimbursing them through Medicare.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Failed Senate Abortion Bill Went Far Beyond Preserving Current Rights

Without citing any constitutional authority to dictate state abortion policies, the bill would have overridden regulations that have been upheld or have yet to be tested.

Reason

With surgery waitlists in crisis and a workforce close to collapse, why haven’t we had more campaign promises about health?

This election campaign has been somewhat different to most past campaigns. Traditionally, the Coalition campaigns on the economy and defence, while the Labor Party tenders its credentials on health and education.

The Conversation

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak as Kim orders lockdown

While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

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North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

WEKU

Gavin Newsom wants California to help make most abortions free — even for the uninsured

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding his push to increase abortion care access — this time, by helping to fund the procedure for low- and middle-income people who don’t have health insurance.

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Major Atrium Health deal will double size of hospital system, as it expands to Midwest

Setting its sights on national growth, Charlotte-based health care giant Atrium Health announced major plans on Wednesday to double its size through a deal with a Midwestern hospital system.

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Gucci will reimburse employees’ travel expenses for safe abortion

“Reproductive health care is a fundamental human right,” the fashion label said in a statement.

Input

Advocate Aurora, Atrium Health systems to merge

The deal unites the largest Chicago-area health care network with a group based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chicago Sun-Times

Glasgow Sandyford sexual health clinic targeted by anti-abortion protestors

Anti-abortion protestors left patients accessing vital sexual and reproductive health care services in 'tears' by holding a demonstration outside the building's entrance.

Glasgow Live

3 ways to get COVID pills, if you've just tested positive

Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration's effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection.

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Doctors trained abroad want to see you now

It took 11 years for Vladislav Zimin to complete his training in Russia to become an interventional cardiologist, a specialist who places stents in clogged arteries. After that, he practiced for five years, ultimately becoming head of his Moscow hospital’s cardiology and radiology department.

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Editorial: What does it take to rise out of poverty? Baltimore launches a pilot program to find out

Fewer than 10% of Marylanders live below the poverty line, but in Baltimore, the ratio is much higher, with one in five people living in poverty. There is no shortage of reasons why the rate in the state’s largest city is stubbornly high. Often, poverty simply begets more poverty. Individuals…

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Putting your best foot forward with diabetes

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with diabetes and am learning about various components of my health care that require special attention. For instance, I was told I'd need to take special care of my feet. Can you explain why foot care is so important and what is necessary?…

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End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment

WASHINGTON — Members of vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups could find it more difficult to get treatment for substance use disorders if the end of the public health emergency also brings the end of policies that allow health care providers to prescribe medications through video or audio calls, experts say.

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Nurses on pandemic front lines look to refill their ‘empty cup’

BALTIMORE -- Nurses gained attention during the pandemic for their work on the front lines of health care, taking on extra duties and patients and shouldering a lot more grief.

The Conversation

Social prescriptions: Why some health-care practitioners are prescribing food to their patients

Angela is a 54-year-old mother of two living with Type 2 diabetes in a small apartment in Guelph, Ont. Despite steady access to health care and a physician who encourages regular exercise and healthy eating, Angela’s complications have worsened in recent years. These complications cause mobility challenges, sometimes rendering her…

The Conversation

Victoria’s prison health care system should match community health care

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that names of deceased people are included in this article.

Tribune News Service

Downsized city sees its health care downsized as hospital awaits demolition

HAMMOND, Ind. — In 1898, three nuns took a train to this city along the south shore of Lake Michigan to start a hospital.

The Hindu

A cooperative model in health care

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Amnesty International Warns of Health Crisis in Northwest Syria

Amnesty International warned on Thursday of a looming health crisis in northwest Syria due to a drop in international assistance to hospitals and other medical facilities, where doctors and medical teams are struggling to operate with low resources. “This past year’s massive funding drop has immediately translated into the closure…

WEKU

What's a good word for the welcome given to Ukrainian refugees in Europe? 'Generous'

That's how Paul Spiegel characterizes the reception — and medical services — offered by European nations. He spent 7 weeks on the scene for the World Health Organization to assess the situation.

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