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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.

WEKU

COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise

For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Abortion pills: A post-Roe game-changer — and the next battleground

WASHINGTON — The future of abortion in the U.S. is moving to the mailbox.

Los Angeles Times

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These companies are helping employees access abortions

Apple, Amazon and Lyft are among the companies that say they will help employees cover costs.

Axios

Lawsuit says a Black patient bled to death because of a hospital's culture of racism

The husband of a Black woman who died hours after childbirth in 2016 has sued Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, saying she bled to death because of a culture of racism at the renowned hospital.

WEKU

A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home

Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers, which are often understaffed themselves.

WEKU

Rural and regional healthcare 'at breaking point'

Dedicated health care staff stymied by "a lack of resourcing" from state and federal governments.

Newcastle Herald

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LA hospital sued for racism in Black mother's death

A man whose Black wife died shortly after giving birth to their second son has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai hospital alleging her death was the result of a culture of racism

The Independent UK

After COVID-19, experts say it’s ‘disappointing’ that health care isn't a bigger focus this election

When it comes to managing your health, the first person you might turn to is your GP. Yet, so far, there has been very little in this election campaign on how either party would improve and fund access to quality GP care.

ABC News

Faith leaders demand Lexington officials address growing housing costs, mental health care and gun violence

An estimated 2,000 people from 27 congregations gathered in Lexington on Tuesday. Faith leaders and members of BUILD, or Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action, demanded that city officials address affordable housing, mental health care treatment and gun violence.

WEKU

A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Americans accessing health care services in Canada would have to pay out of pocket, and likely would need to overcome extra travel and logistical hurdles.

WEKU

Lawmakers in 16 states to introduce ‘trans refuge’ laws aimed at shielding trans kids from penalties when seeking gender-affirming care

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have announced plans to introduce “trans refuge laws” in an effort to counterbalance a growing number of laws targeting transgender youth and their families across the country.

Tribune News Service

Connecticut House Approves Psychedelic Treatments For Vets, Retired First Responders & Health Care Workers

The Connecticut House of Representatives approved a budget bill that includes provisions to grant certain patients access to MDMA-assisted or psilocybin-assisted therapy, reported Marijuana Moment.

Benzinga

Governors swiftly react to reports of leaked draft opinion of Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court has supposedly decided to overrule Roe V. Wade, according to a leaked first draft opinion obtained by Politico. The document has not been verified by NPR.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates

As COVID-19 infection cases continue to fluctuate, one area that medical experts continue to see an increased need for is mental health care.

Tribune News Service

Two nonprofits partner to increase dental care access for HIV patients

DALLAS -- A North Texas health care nonprofit and a local low-cost dental care program will join forces to expand access to affordable oral health care in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Conversation

Hospitals only note a person's intellectual disability 20% of the time – so they don't adjust their care

People with intellectual disability only have their disability noted by hospital staff in one in every five hospital admissions, our new study shows.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago is making strides to improve mental health care

Newly invested dollars have funded teams of mental health professionals to respond to 911 calls, helped to launch programs to divert Chicagoans with serious mental illness or addiction away from the criminal justice system and continued investment in mental health clinics.

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PM denies he's embarrassed on climate

The prime minister has insisted lower power prices are helping to ease cost of living pressures, as economic issues take centre stage.

Tribune News Service

In Texas, transgender official says science is being ‘politically perverted’ to attack LGBT people

FORT WORTH, Texas — The nation’s top transgender official came to Texas this weekend to call out what she called the political perversion of medicine and science and urge doctors to stand up against attacks on LGBT Americans’ access to health care.

ABC News

Federal election: Anthony Albanese marches in Labour Day parade in Brisbane as Scott Morrison attends Eid service in Sydney

The federal election campaign sees Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese march in a Labour Day Parade in Brisbane while Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends an Eid service in Sydney.

Newcastle Herald

Aged care nurse 'out of his depth'

An aged care nurse who was out of his depth failed to get help when a routine procedure went awry, the Health Care Complaints Commission has found.

ABC News

More senior Australians to get cheaper health care and medication under $70m Coalition election pitch

The Coalition is promising to spend $70 million over four years to give an extra 50,000 older Australians access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Labor says it will match the commitment.

Tribune News Service

Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth

The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging a recently enacted Alabama law that criminalizes certain forms of medically necessary gender-affirming care for transgender youth.The department is also asking the court to issue an immediate order to prevent the law from going into effect on May 8.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Hammond, historic hospital awaits demolition amid changes in health care

The Catholic hospital system that runs Franciscan Health Hammond closed Franciscan St. James Health in Chicago Heights in 2018, also citing low demand for inpatient care even as it’s built new hospitals in wealthier suburbs.

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