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#patient-care
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 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
2 months 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.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 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
2 months 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.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

#hivaids
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

An AIDS orphan, a pastor and his frantic search for the meds that keep her alive

Pastor Billy's urgent search for medication for HIV-positive Diana highlights the challenges of healthcare access in Zambia.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

An AIDS orphan, a pastor and his frantic search for the meds that keep her alive

Pastor Billy's urgent search for medication for HIV-positive Diana highlights the challenges of healthcare access in Zambia.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court will decide cases on book censorship, health care access

Supreme Court cases involve book censorship and healthcare access affecting LGBTQ+ rights.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
SF LGBT

New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing

Family support is critical for the well-being of transgender individuals.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal, & More Say "I'm For Planned Parenthood"

A full-page New York Times ad highlights celebrity support for Planned Parenthood, emphasizing its critical role in reproductive health care access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court will decide cases on book censorship, health care access

Supreme Court cases involve book censorship and healthcare access affecting LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing

Family support is critical for the well-being of transgender individuals.
#lgbtq-support
NYC LGBT
fromDocumented
3 days ago

Your Guide to Gender-Affirming Care As An LGBTQ+ Immigrant in NYC - Documented

NYC provides comprehensive support and healthcare for transgender and nonbinary individuals, regardless of immigration status.
NYC LGBT
fromDocumented
3 days ago

Your Guide to Gender-Affirming Care As An LGBTQ+ Immigrant in NYC - Documented

NYC provides comprehensive support and healthcare for transgender and nonbinary individuals, regardless of immigration status.
#affordable-care-act
Healthcare
fromKqed
1 week ago

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Proposed Medicaid work requirements may jeopardize access to healthcare for certain low-income adults, raising concerns about community welfare.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

The future of health coverage under the ACA is uncertain due to proposed legislative changes.
Changes could lead to reduced access and affordability of health care for millions.
Healthcare
fromKqed
1 week ago

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Proposed Medicaid work requirements may jeopardize access to healthcare for certain low-income adults, raising concerns about community welfare.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

The future of health coverage under the ACA is uncertain due to proposed legislative changes.
Changes could lead to reduced access and affordability of health care for millions.
#disability-rights
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Healthcare

Disability Activists Bring Wisdom From the Pandemic to New Struggles Under Trump

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Healthcare

Disability Activists Bring Wisdom From the Pandemic to New Struggles Under Trump

#community-health
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Concerns over conditions in U.S. immigration detention: 'We're hearing the word starving'

The Krome Detention Center struggles with overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and inhumane conditions.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care

Families face immense emotional pressure when dealing with immigration status linked to medical needs.
Humanitarian parole plays a crucial role in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Concerns over conditions in U.S. immigration detention: 'We're hearing the word starving'

The Krome Detention Center struggles with overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and inhumane conditions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care

Families face immense emotional pressure when dealing with immigration status linked to medical needs.
Humanitarian parole plays a crucial role in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
#health-disparities
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago

AI in the Battle Against Health Disparities | HackerNoon

Healthcare disparities are significant and lead to avoidable mortality and costs, affecting entire communities.
Artificial intelligence may provide solutions to address complex health inequities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Marvin Boomer's family mourns loss and girlfriend slams CHP for deadly Oakland chase

The police response to the victims of a violent crash highlighted a lack of empathy and concern for their well-being.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
#reproductive-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The best state to age in place is not where you think

In analyzing factors like social isolation, housing costs, and home health care, the report identifies Utah as the best state for seniors to age in place.
California
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

Judge blocks Trump's executive order denying gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons, allowing access to necessary treatments.
Psychology
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Revealed: Counties with longest waiting lists as children in need of psychologist or speech and language therapist face postcode lottery

The waitlist for psychology treatment for children has increased significantly, affecting timely access to care.
NYC parents
fromDocumented
1 week ago

What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Medical Bill in NYC - Documented

New Yorkers have the right to affordable healthcare regardless of immigration status, including access to Charity Care for financial assistance.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

What you can and cannot do as a non-resident in France

Simply owning property in France does not provide additional rights; residency grants access to services like healthcare, long-term stays, and essential legal protections.
France politics
#public-health
Medicine
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
Medicine
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
#advocacy
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
#rural-health
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 weeks ago

Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies

Rural hospital closures are forcing expectant mothers to travel long distances for prenatal care and deliveries, raising health risks and emotional stress.
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 weeks ago

Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies

Rural hospital closures are forcing expectant mothers to travel long distances for prenatal care and deliveries, raising health risks and emotional stress.
Cannabis
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

The UK's Cannabis Paradox: Leading Global Exports Amid Domestic Restrictions

UK is the largest producer and exporter of medical cannabis yet access remains limited for domestic users.
#gaza
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: When You Don't Really Need an Ambulance - Streetsblog USA

Non-emergency medical transportation funded by Medicaid is vital for ensuring healthcare access and can impact overall health outcomes.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: When You Don't Really Need an Ambulance - Streetsblog USA

Non-emergency medical transportation funded by Medicaid is vital for ensuring healthcare access and can impact overall health outcomes.
fromBKReader
3 weeks 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
#abortion-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
#california
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

#medical-education
Healthcare
fromNews Center
3 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
1 month 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.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
3 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
1 month 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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 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
3 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.
#womens-rights
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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 news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why this U.S. ambassador cried at a press conference and is being called a hero

U.S. ambassador cuts $50 million aid to Zambia due to the theft of medical supplies intended for the impoverished.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month 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.
#weight-loss
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month 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.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
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
3 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
3 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.
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 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.
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