Month: April 2025
43 cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alert
The number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing across Alberta and an outbreak has…
New York warns travellers about Canada: ‘Measles is just a car ride away!’
As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, particularly in Ontario, one U.S. state is…
For Opioid Victims, Payouts Fall Short While Governments Reap Millions
Christopher Julian’s opioid journey is familiar to many Americans. He was prescribed painkillers as a…
Rural Hospitals Question Whether They Can Afford Medicare Advantage Contracts
Rural hospital leaders are questioning whether they can continue to afford to do business with…
Blockbuster Deal Will Wipe Out $30 Billion in Medical Debt. Even Backers Say It’s Not Enough.
Underscoring the massive scale of America’s medical debt problem, a New York-based nonprofit has struck…
The House Speaker’s Eyeing Big Cuts to Medicaid. In His Louisiana District, It’s a Lifeline.
MANSFIELD, La. — When Desoto Regional Health System took out $36 million in loans last…
Measles can ‘erase’ your immune system’s memory. Here’s how
Measles doesn’t just cause illness, but also erases the immune system’s memory, leaving people vulnerable…
Immigration Crackdowns Disrupt the Caregiving Industry. Families Pay the Price.
Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek’s cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives with a rare…
Redadas contra inmigrantes afectan a la industria del cuidado. Las familias pagan el precio.
Alanys Ortiz entiende las señales de Josephine Senek antes de que ella pueda decir nada.…
Saskatchewan Health Authority reports 6th measles case in province’s southwest
The most recent case was found in southwest Saskatchewan and involves an unvaccinated adult who…