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#gender-affirming-care
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 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.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's Attacks

Gender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto Override

Kansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Medicine
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 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.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's Attacks

Gender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto Override

Kansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Medicine
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
#reproductive-health
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
fromBKReader
2 days 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
#legislation
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 days ago

Majority of Veterans Support Medical Marijuana Access Through VA Doctors, Report Finds | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

the VA's policy on cannabis is not only outdated but also burdens veterans who seek alternative pain relief options, often pushing them to seek expensive outside care.
Cannabis
#private-equity
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks 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.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks 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.
#california
Healthcare
fromFast Company
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days ago
NYC parents

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

fromsilive
6 days ago
NYC parents

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

#medical-education
Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 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
4 weeks 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.
fromNews Center
1 week ago
Health

Medical Student Investigates New Approach to Measuring Cardiovascular Disease Risk - News Center

Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 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
4 weeks 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.
fromNews Center
1 week ago
Health

Medical Student Investigates New Approach to Measuring Cardiovascular Disease Risk - News Center

#public-health
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Public health

How Climate Change Is Impacting People's Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Public health

How Climate Change Is Impacting People's Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies

#gaza
Healthcare
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Medical evacuations from Gaza slow amid uncertainty over right of return

Medical evacuations from Gaza are critical yet hindered by fears of permanent exile for those who leave.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Healthcare
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Medical evacuations from Gaza slow amid uncertainty over right of return

Medical evacuations from Gaza are critical yet hindered by fears of permanent exile for those who leave.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 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
2 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.
#abortion
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week 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 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week 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 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.
#us-foreign-aid
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 months ago

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

New York City Council is introducing bills to support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals amidst federal attacks.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 months ago

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

New York City Council is introducing bills to support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals amidst federal attacks.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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.
#weight-loss
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
4 weeks 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.
#abortion-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Mental health

Ontario failing to provide adequate mental health services for youth and children, auditor general says | CBC News

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Mental health

Ontario failing to provide adequate mental health services for youth and children, auditor general says | CBC News

#health-insurance
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Doctors for the uber-rich and more: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 23, 2025

Concierge medicine is growing in NY, posing risks to equal healthcare access.
Physicians moving to concierge practices tend to reduce patient loads, worsening care access.
Concierge doctors should be restricted from billing Medicare and insurance for fairness.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Doctors for the uber-rich and more: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 23, 2025

Concierge medicine is growing in NY, posing risks to equal healthcare access.
Physicians moving to concierge practices tend to reduce patient loads, worsening care access.
Concierge doctors should be restricted from billing Medicare and insurance for fairness.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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.
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.
#trump-administration
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 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.
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.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Amid latest rash of Walgreens closures, supe wants S.F. to look into 'cooperative pharmacies'

Walgreens closures in San Francisco prompt city-led initiative for pharmacy cooperatives to ensure community access.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Amid latest rash of Walgreens closures, supe wants S.F. to look into 'cooperative pharmacies'

Walgreens closures in San Francisco prompt city-led initiative for pharmacy cooperatives to ensure community access.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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
2 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.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Supervisor Fielder Eyes a City-Backed Pharmacy Co-op Network

Walgreens is closing many locations, prompting exploration of pharmacy co-ops to prevent pharmacy deserts.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs

Access to obesity treatments is hindered by inconsistent insurance coverage and high costs, making it difficult for many to maintain weight loss.
#community-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: California elders deserve better than funding hurdles, shuttered programs

Economic precarity profoundly shapes individual life choices and family caregiving dynamics, highlighting disparities in access to healthcare support systems.
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Ida G. Israel Community Health Center Reopens in Coney Island, Expanding Local Healthcare Access

The reopening of the Ida G. Israel Community Health Center marks a significant milestone for healthcare accessibility in Coney Island, meeting vital community needs.
Brooklyn
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