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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Amid mass pharmacies closures, San Francisco explores co-op model

San Francisco seeks to support mom-and-pop pharmacies amid a wave of closures, exploring co-op models for purchasing and insurance reimbursements.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Amid mass pharmacies closures, San Francisco explores co-op model

San Francisco seeks to support mom-and-pop pharmacies amid a wave of closures, exploring co-op models for purchasing and insurance reimbursements.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Concerns over conditions in U.S. immigration detention: 'We're hearing the word starving'

The Krome Detention Center struggles with overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and inhumane conditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Concerns over conditions in U.S. immigration detention: 'We're hearing the word starving'

The Krome Detention Center struggles with overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and inhumane conditions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
12 hours ago

After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care

Families face immense emotional pressure when dealing with immigration status linked to medical needs.
Humanitarian parole plays a crucial role in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
#health-disparities
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

AI in the Battle Against Health Disparities | HackerNoon

Healthcare disparities are significant and lead to avoidable mortality and costs, affecting entire communities.
Artificial intelligence may provide solutions to address complex health inequities.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

AI in the Battle Against Health Disparities | HackerNoon

Healthcare disparities are significant and lead to avoidable mortality and costs, affecting entire communities.
Artificial intelligence may provide solutions to address complex health inequities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Marvin Boomer's family mourns loss and girlfriend slams CHP for deadly Oakland chase

The police response to the victims of a violent crash highlighted a lack of empathy and concern for their well-being.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI ChatBot Therapy: Hype, Hope, Risk?

Chatbots can bridge the gap in mental health care access due to a global professional shortage.
They provide 24/7 support, appealing especially to underserved populations with privacy needs.
Chatbots are effective for mild issues but not designed to replace human therapists for severe cases.
User satisfaction is high, but privacy concerns require careful consideration.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI ChatBot Therapy: Hype, Hope, Risk?

Chatbots can bridge the gap in mental health care access due to a global professional shortage.
They provide 24/7 support, appealing especially to underserved populations with privacy needs.
Chatbots are effective for mild issues but not designed to replace human therapists for severe cases.
User satisfaction is high, but privacy concerns require careful consideration.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

COLA: One Reason for a Dearth of Mental Health Therapists

Mental health care challenges persist, impacting both providers and patients significantly five years post the swell of provider caseloads.
Despite legislative progress, mental health clinicians face fair compensation issues affecting patient care access.
#reproductive-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Abortions Keep Increasing in the U.S., Data Show

Abortion numbers in the U.S. increased slightly in 2024, but trends varied significantly between states, indicating complexity in access to abortion services.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Abortions Keep Increasing in the U.S., Data Show

Abortion numbers in the U.S. increased slightly in 2024, but trends varied significantly between states, indicating complexity in access to abortion services.
#senior-living
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's Order

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Living on $270 monthly: How a millennial trans woman crowdfunds to pay her bills

Stephanie Todd, a disabled transgender woman in Idaho, relies on crowdfunding for medical expenses due to healthcare barriers.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's Order

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Living on $270 monthly: How a millennial trans woman crowdfunds to pay her bills

Stephanie Todd, a disabled transgender woman in Idaho, relies on crowdfunding for medical expenses due to healthcare barriers.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

Judge blocks Trump's executive order denying gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons, allowing access to necessary treatments.
Psychology
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Revealed: Counties with longest waiting lists as children in need of psychologist or speech and language therapist face postcode lottery

The waitlist for psychology treatment for children has increased significantly, affecting timely access to care.
NYC parents
fromDocumented
5 days ago

What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Medical Bill in NYC - Documented

New Yorkers have the right to affordable healthcare regardless of immigration status, including access to Charity Care for financial assistance.
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

What you can and cannot do as a non-resident in France

Simply owning property in France does not provide additional rights; residency grants access to services like healthcare, long-term stays, and essential legal protections.
France politics
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

These are the Americans who could be most affected by the GOP's planned changes to Medicaid

Proposed Medicaid funding cuts could severely impact children, low-income millennials, and residents of certain states, reducing their access to essential healthcare services.
Retirement
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Living Holders of Millions of Social Security Numbers Have Been Marked as Dead

Increased cases of living individuals wrongly marked as deceased by Social Security pose significant challenges to their financial stability.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Supreme Court Weighs Cutting Off Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Funding

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that may restrict Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding, impacting low-income patients' access to essential healthcare services.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds

The Supreme Court case addresses Medicaid funding and Planned Parenthood's role in providing vital health services to low-income patients.
Healthcare
fromKqed
6 days ago

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Proposed Medicaid work requirements may jeopardize access to healthcare for certain low-income adults, raising concerns about community welfare.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina's Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court is addressing whether individuals can sue for Medicaid services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion funding.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

These are the Americans who could be most affected by the GOP's planned changes to Medicaid

Proposed Medicaid funding cuts could severely impact children, low-income millennials, and residents of certain states, reducing their access to essential healthcare services.
Retirement
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Living Holders of Millions of Social Security Numbers Have Been Marked as Dead

Increased cases of living individuals wrongly marked as deceased by Social Security pose significant challenges to their financial stability.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Supreme Court Weighs Cutting Off Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Funding

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that may restrict Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding, impacting low-income patients' access to essential healthcare services.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds

The Supreme Court case addresses Medicaid funding and Planned Parenthood's role in providing vital health services to low-income patients.
Healthcare
fromKqed
6 days ago

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Proposed Medicaid work requirements may jeopardize access to healthcare for certain low-income adults, raising concerns about community welfare.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina's Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court is addressing whether individuals can sue for Medicaid services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion funding.
#public-health
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I'm a pediatrician in Texas. Things are dire and we need your support not your condescension

Disinformation about vaccines has resulted in a tragic measles outbreak in Texas, claiming the life of an unvaccinated child.
Medicine
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigeria to get leprosy drug after a yearlong delay report DW 03/07/2025

WHO shipment of leprosy drugs to Nigeria has finally arrived after delays caused by testing and systemic issues.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I'm a pediatrician in Texas. Things are dire and we need your support not your condescension

Disinformation about vaccines has resulted in a tragic measles outbreak in Texas, claiming the life of an unvaccinated child.
Medicine
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigeria to get leprosy drug after a yearlong delay report DW 03/07/2025

WHO shipment of leprosy drugs to Nigeria has finally arrived after delays caused by testing and systemic issues.
#advocacy
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
#rural-health
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 week ago

Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies

Rural hospital closures are forcing expectant mothers to travel long distances for prenatal care and deliveries, raising health risks and emotional stress.
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 week ago

Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies

Rural hospital closures are forcing expectant mothers to travel long distances for prenatal care and deliveries, raising health risks and emotional stress.
Cannabis
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The UK's Cannabis Paradox: Leading Global Exports Amid Domestic Restrictions

UK is the largest producer and exporter of medical cannabis yet access remains limited for domestic users.
#gaza
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A grim lottery: as Israel bombs hospitals, some Gaza children are granted rare exit permits

The evacuation from Gaza illustrates the dire medical crisis and urgent need for treatment outside war-torn regions.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A grim lottery: as Israel bombs hospitals, some Gaza children are granted rare exit permits

The evacuation from Gaza illustrates the dire medical crisis and urgent need for treatment outside war-torn regions.
#planned-parenthood
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Budget Proposal as 'Tax Scam' That Will 'Hurt Veterans, Seniors, and Children'

House Democrats will continue to strongly oppose the GOP tax scam, where Republicans are trying to jam this big, ugly bill down the throats of the American people.
Brooklyn
#abortion-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Another Attempt at Banning Abortion Pills Is Coming Out of Texas. The Reasoning Is Truly Twisted.

Texas anti-abortion activists blame abortion pills for harms endured by women rather than acknowledging the impact of strict abortion laws.
#california
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

In California, Gavin Newsom championed this innovative healthcare-now, under pressure from Trump, he wants to cut it

Gov. Newsom proposes rolling back Medi-Cal access for undocumented immigrants due to budget deficits, which may lead to dire health consequences for many Californians.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

In California, Gavin Newsom championed this innovative healthcare-now, under pressure from Trump, he wants to cut it

Gov. Newsom proposes rolling back Medi-Cal access for undocumented immigrants due to budget deficits, which may lead to dire health consequences for many Californians.
#pregnancy
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pregnant with leukemia: Staten Island mom shares story of frightening diagnosis

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pregnant with leukemia: Staten Island mom shares story of frightening diagnosis

#medical-education
Healthcare
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Maimonides Health opens first Menopause Center in Brooklyn

Maimonides Health opens Brooklyn's first dedicated Menopause Center to address the lack of specialized care for women experiencing menopause.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Maimonides Health opens first Menopause Center in Brooklyn

Maimonides Health opens Brooklyn's first dedicated Menopause Center to address the lack of specialized care for women experiencing menopause.
#womens-rights
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana chose to have an abortion due to personal and economic pressures, understanding her limits as a mother of three.
Her experience reflects wider societal challenges surrounding access to abortion and the political debates fueling division.
#us-foreign-aid
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Warren questions Walgreens sale, warns of potential impact on healthcare access

Sen. Warren warns that Sycamore's acquisition of Walgreens could negatively impact healthcare access in Massachusetts.
#weight-loss
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say

New oral weight loss medications could significantly improve obesity and diabetes management in low- and middle-income countries.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say

New oral weight loss medications could significantly improve obesity and diabetes management in low- and middle-income countries.
#patient-care
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Vhi extends cover for members in Kingsbridge private hospital in Belfast under a new agreement

Vhi's members can now access Kingsbridge Healthcare Group facilities for faster medical services.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Long wait for a rushed doctor's visit? Maybe you'll get more with a 'membership' fee

The rise of concierge medicine is changing primary care access and dynamics.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Vhi extends cover for members in Kingsbridge private hospital in Belfast under a new agreement

Vhi's members can now access Kingsbridge Healthcare Group facilities for faster medical services.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Long wait for a rushed doctor's visit? Maybe you'll get more with a 'membership' fee

The rise of concierge medicine is changing primary care access and dynamics.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Even in California, access to death-with-dignity drugs can be refused

One of his daughters, a veterinarian, was outraged. An animal would never be subjected to that kind of suffering.
Mental health
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

East London Superloop should stop in Hornchurch and not Elm Park, TfL told

Healthwatch Havering urged Transport for London to revise the SL12 Superloop route, suggesting it should include a stop in Hornchurch to benefit healthcare access for nearby residents.
London politics
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Telehealth Fraud & Compliance: Preventing 'Pill Mills' While Ensuring Access to Care - MedCity News

The rise of 'pill mills' in telehealth signifies a troubling transformation where clinics merely evaluate patients hastily and issue prescriptions, impacting patient safety.
Alternative medicine
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan

Women and children in America are facing severe socio-economic threats, compounded by proposed budget cuts targeting essential services.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A record number of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare

Over one-third of Americans now face challenges affording quality healthcare, highlighting significant economic disparities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I've got to move to Scotland because I can't get the cancer drug I need in England'

The struggle for access to life-saving treatment exposes the inequality in healthcare across regions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Why more businesses are partnering with online pharmacies for employee benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Partnering with online pharmacies can significantly reduce operational costs and offer lower medication prices, benefiting both businesses and employees.
Online marketing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

Women in England will soon get free morning-after pills from pharmacies, addressing access inequalities and barriers they currently face.
#maternal-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

From TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Oz aims to improve healthcare access as the new CMS head amid scrutiny over his past health claims.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

The cure for TB has existed since the 1950s, yet over 100 million people have died because antibiotics are not widely accessible, especially in poorer regions.
Coronavirus
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Mortgages, medics and castles: essential articles for life in France

Mortgage rates in France have dropped recently, but strict income requirements and loan duration limits must be considered.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Senator rips NYC for making it easier for illegal migrants to get ID cards: 'Absolute insanity'

New York City's new policy to facilitate ID cards for illegal migrants is fiercely criticized by Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
Senator Moody warns the policy could have dangerous repercussions and labeled it 'absolutely insanity.'
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Iowa has high cancer rates. Trump's cuts to CDC and NIH are already hitting the state

Rural healthcare can offer valuable local support for patients, enhancing access to specialists despite funding challenges.
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