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'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStates overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.
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Meet the doctors trying to integrate abortion into primary care : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhy is abortion care usually delivered at specialized clinics? The answer has to do more with stigma and politics than medicine. Historically, this part of reproductive health care has been …
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At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his …
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Women runners at the start of the 2024 Boston Marathon. Women couldn’t officially compete in this race until 1972. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David L. …
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CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCOVID continues to menace nursing homes across the US. In a new report, the CDC found just 4 out of 10 nursing home residents have gotten an updated COVID shot since …
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California will protect indoor workers from dangerous heat : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWarehouses in California can get dangerously hot. The state just passed a rule protecting people who work indoors in industries like warehousing, restaurants or manufacturing from excessive heat. Virginie Goubier/AFP …
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'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStates overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.
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Abortion is becoming more common in primary care clinics : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDr. Stephanie Arnold, who prefers bright-colored clothes instead of a white coat, meets with a patient who needs a pelvic exam. The family medicine clinic Arnold founded offers reproductive health …
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The EPA’s new limits on PFAS in drinking water face legal challenges : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChemical companies and water utilities have sued the EPA after it issued rules limiting some PFAs, or “forever chemicals” that are linked to human health risks. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images …