The World Health Organization's estimate is more than double the current official death toll of over 6 million.
May 5, 2022
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MILES CITY FIRE AND RESCUE CAPT. EDDY KANDUCH (LEFT) AND FIREFIGHTER TANNER GORDON WORK WITH A NEW TRAINING SIMULATOR PURCHASED WITH A FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP CREWS IN RURAL AREAS DELIVER EMERGENCY CARE./SARAH LEWIN/KAISER HEALTH NEWS
A long-standing paramedic shortage has been exacerbated by turnover and resignations related to pandemic burnout.
Apr 7, 2022
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BRANDIE KURTZ OF WRENS, GEORGIA, SAID HER SON WYLIE JAMES PRESCOTT HAD TO WAIT MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER HIS AUTISM DIAGNOSIS TO BEGIN BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, EVEN THOUGH RESEARCH SHOWS EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM CAN BE CRUCIAL FOR CHILDREN’S LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT./BRANDIE KURTZ/KHN
Portland psychologist Doreen Dodgen-Magee, author of the book “Restart - Designing a Healthy Post Pandemic Life,” says flexibility is key.
Mar 17, 2022
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LISE HAMLIN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, EXPERIENCED FRUSTRATION OVER A LACK OF INTERPRETIVE SERVICES DURING A RECENT TELEHEALTH VISIT./ERIC HARKLEROAD/ KHN
Some people with disabilities have been left behind even as telemedicine, teleworking, rapid tests, virtual school, and vaccine drive-thrus have become part of most Americans’ pandemic routines.
With millions of people nationally losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends, some may sign up for different insurance, while others are expected to get lost in the transition.
Feb 15, 2022
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Oregon lawmakers gathered to discuss the upcoming session in a virtual discussion Thursday./Zoom