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Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they’re facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs
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Biden administration says Medicare negotiated price discounts on 10 prescription drugs
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
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Age UK ordered to pay compensation to disabled man after being found guilty of age discrimination
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VA and the Biden-Harris Administration announce new government-wide website, call center to protect Veterans from fraud and scams
August 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the ...
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VA takes steps to expand access to benefits for Veterans who served at K2 and their survivors
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VA accepting proposals for new graduate medical education initiative to expand health care access for Veterans
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VA ends mandatory overtime for most employees processing benefits claims
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Dallas ISD’s first day of school begins with fewer funds, more security
KERA | By Bill Zeeble, Justin Martin Published August ...
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Report: Texas still ranks toward the bottom on reproductive care
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Women & trans people are stockpiling abortion pills & hormones in the wake of Trump’s victory
One abortion pill finder site saw a 625% increase in traffic after the election. By Greg Owen Thursday, November 7, 2024 Reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare providers are seeing triple-digit increases in…
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A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms
It took 20 hours and three ER visits before doctors admitted the pregnant 18-year-old to the hospital as her condition worsened. She’s one of at least two women who died…
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What The New Trump Presidency Could Mean For Public Health
Omer Awan Nov 6, 2024, 03:16pm EST With Donald Trump having successfully secured the presidency of the United States, significant shifts in American public health policy could be forthcoming. Much…
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Judge rules the military must cover gender-affirming surgery for members’ dependents
The exclusion of such coverage is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Maine ruled. Trudy Ring November 08 2024 6:16 PM EST The Department of Defense’s health insurance plan, Tricare, must cover gender-affirming…
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Can Massachusetts lead the nation in abolishing food insecurity?
Andrea Asuaje Mirabell Rowland November 08, 2024 Food insecurity is a year-round problem, but as the holidays approach, what is often an invisible problem gets more public attention. According to…
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‘A failure’: How Washington’s cannabis program shut out Black business owners
There are no Black-owned cannabis retailers in the city of Seattle. Now there’s a push underway to change that. Author: PJ Randhawa Published: 7:48 AM PDT October 24, 2022 SEATTLE — Washington…
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Coloradans with disabilities use special equipment to vote without assistance this election
About 40% of eligible voters in Colorado have turned their ballots in so far. During this election season, steps are being taken to ensure disabled voters feel a sense of…
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Race-motivated assault charges filed against former New Hampshire police officer
By KATHY McCORMACK Updated 8:00 AM CST, October 31, 2024 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A white former New Hampshire police officer has been accused of race-motivated assault against a Black bank…
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A baseless voting claim is being amplified by a network of social media accounts
Updated October 31, 20244:51 PM ET By Huo Jingnan A network of accounts on the social media site X is claiming to be foreign nationals who have illegally voted in the…
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Trump Allies Draw Up Plans Targeting Legal Immigration
Such moves would reintroduce controversial policies from his first term as part of an effort to limit entry of migrants By Michelle HackmanFollow Updated Oct. 31, 2024 12:44 am ET WASHINGTON—On the campaign…
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