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Sacramento Bee
4 days ago
Women

California has some of the best cities for women, new study shows. Where are they?

California hosts five of the ten best U.S. cities for women, emphasizing job security, health care, and safety.
Columbia, Maryland offers the best environment for women's success, according to WalletHub. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 week ago
Women

Many Women Can Get Around Abortion Bans. Not Some of Us.

The experience of women in solitary confinement is both physically and emotionally taxing, leaving long-lasting impacts even after release. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
1 week ago
Medicine

States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines

The PA Licensure Compact allows physician assistants to practice across state lines, addressing labor shortages in healthcare. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Opinion | It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to life-threatening situations for women unable to access timely abortion care. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid overhaul comes with risks

Many Americans, including Stephanie, are losing Medicaid coverage after the pandemic, risking their medication access and health stability. [ more ]
sun-sentinel.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Patients suffer when Indian Health Service doesn't pay for outside care

The Indian Health Service struggles with chronic underfunding, resulting in Native Americans often going without necessary medical care due to denied funding requests. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
World politics

Israel agrees to brief pause in Gaza for polio vaccinations, U.S. official says

Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is underway despite ongoing conflict, highlighting urgent public health needs amidst humanitarian challenges. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Health

Reproductive Rights Are Taking Center Stage at the DNC

Reproductive rights are a central theme at the DNC, aimed at mobilizing voters ahead of elections. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Medicine

San Francisco Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic | KQED

Methadone's overregulation hinders treatment access, necessitating a shift towards more flexible policies for effective addiction management. [ more ]
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