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Sources and tips for reporting on health equity in reproductive health
This tip sheet focuses on health equity in three key reproductive health measures: unintended pregnancies, birth control use and abortion.…
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The latest on monkeypox: rates, preparedness
On June 30, Texas’s department of health reported multiple cases of monkeypox in people who hadn’t traveled outside the United States, suggesting the…
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HHS seeks to protect patient privacy as states outlaw abortion
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday outlined plans to try to protect patients’ civil rights and…
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As racism rises, mental health of youth of color worsens
Racism is a stressor for its victims, no matter their age, researchers began concluding several decades ago. Adding to that…
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Expert insight and resources for covering Paxlovid and other COVID-19 treatments
In December 2021, Pfizer announced the significantly positive study results of its COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid. The study enrolled unvaccinated people at high-risk…
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SCOTUS strikes down Roe as expected; half of states likely to ban abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down its expected decision in the highly anticipated Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization…
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Predicting the evolution of telehealth over the next decade
Many of us have experienced how telehealth works today: Log on to a secure website and talk to your doctor…
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June Lunch and Learn: Tips for negotiating contracts
You have just signed with a new client with the promise of a steady gig, or you have successfully pitched…
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New tip sheet explores aging in American Indian/Alaskan Native populations
Geography, race and ethnicity play a key role in how long people live. Lack of access to preventive care, multiple…
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Covering aging among the American Indian/Alaska Native population
The graying of America is inescapable. The U.S. Census Bureau projects people over 65 will outnumber those under 18 for the first…
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