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Journalists Talk Obesity, Oximeters, and Severe Weather’s Impact on Public Health

KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed how best to prepare for a storm on “CBS News 24/7” on Oct. 9. Click here to watch Gounder on “CBS News 24/7” KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed obesity on WAMU and NPR’s “1A” on Oct. 9. Click...

Sat Oct 12, 2024 12:20
Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds

Abortion has emerged as the most important issue in the November election for women under 30, according to a survey by KFF — a notable change since late spring, before Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race. Nearly 4 in 10 women under 30 surveyed in September and early October told pollsters that abortion...

Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:23
Colorado’s Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Settlement Money Rolls In

DENVER — On a bustling street corner one recent afternoon outside the offices of the Harm Reduction Action Center, employees of the education and advocacy nonprofit handed out free naloxone kits to passersby. Distributing the opioid reversal medication is essential to the center’s work to reduce fatal overdoses in the community....

Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:23
Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one. The children, Deas said, often have been exposed to violence on hotel properties, exhibit...

Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:23
Watch: Biggest Dangers and Health Concerns From Hurricane Milton

Some Florida residents riding out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state have medical needs to account for during the storm, such as dialysis treatment or keeping insulin refrigerated amid power outages. On CBS News, Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared advice on how to prepare before a major weather event....

Thu Oct 10, 2024 21:18
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues,...

Thu Oct 10, 2024 21:18

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