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Anna Maria Barry-Jester

Anna Maria Barry-Jester is senior correspondent at Kaiser Health News. Follow her on Twitter: @annabarryjester.

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April 8, 2019

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This CDC Scientist Couldn’t Access Monkeypox Treatment. Why?

It took three doctor visits -- and a desperate call to a colleague -- for a Black scientist to get treatment.

By: Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; ProPublica

October 5, 2022

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Over Half of States Have Rolled Back Public Health Powers During Pandemic

Dozens of state-level bills have been inspired by ALEC model legislation limiting emergency public health powers.

By: Lauren Weber &; Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

September 15, 2021

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Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus

Spending by state and local public health departments has dropped by 16 to 18 percent per capita since 2010.

By: Lauren Weber ,; Laura Ungar ,; Hannah Recht ,; Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

July 5, 2020

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Environment & Health

Farmworkers Face Daunting Health Risks in California’s Wildfires

Advocates have been pushing for labor standards protecting farmworkers from risks of exposure to wildfires and smoke.

By: Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

October 30, 2019

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Heat and Violence Pose Twin Threats for Asylum-Seekers Waiting at Border

In Mexicali, the fragile ecosystem of shelters for asylum-seekers is strained.

By: Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

May 28, 2019

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Amid Trump’s Attacks, Planned Parenthood Broadens Health Care Focus

The organization's national leadership is working to identify the health programs that could be expanded.

By: Shefali Luthra &; Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

April 21, 2019

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On the Border, Volunteer Doctors Struggle to Provide Stopgap Care to Immigrants

In some cases this is the only way vulnerable people can get care.

By: Anna Maria Barry-Jester ,; KaiserHealthNews

April 8, 2019

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