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Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.
A grassroots campaign that united patients and providers succeeded in expanding mental health care access. Here’s how.
Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Detected at Camp East Montana ICE Jail in El Paso
News of the infections comes less than a week after two cases of measles were identified at another Texas ICE jail.
Report Shows RFK Jr. Plainly Lied About Samoa Visit When Being Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his 2019 trip to Samoa was unrelated to vaccines, but emails from officials say otherwise.
Measles Infection Count in January Topped Total Cases in 2023 and 2024 Combined
If infections continue at their current pace, the US could see triple the number of measles cases seen last year.
A Deadly Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak Is Spreading Among Children in Gaza
Conditions in Gaza's displacement camps, malnutrition, and Israeli bans on the entry of medicines increase the risk.
Trump Admin Has Made Future of Federal Funding for Cancer Research Uncertain
At one groundbreaking breast cancer research lab, work that could save lives has slowed significantly.
20K in Gaza Need Medical Evacuation. 5 Were Let Through Rafah Crossing on Day 1.
Israeli restrictions could ultimately kill thousands of Palestinians who have been waiting for years for treatment.
With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water
“The water is salty, and sometimes it smells strange, but we have no other choice,” 17-year-old Ruba Al-Amsha said.
US Will Likely Lose Its Measles Elimination Status This Spring
The rise in measles cases comes after a year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplaying the importance of vaccines.
Public Health Groups Sue CDC and RFK Jr. Over New Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Polling shows a deep distrust of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his role.