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Study tracks benefit of dental therapists in tribal communities
Residents of Alaskan tribal communities regularly served by dental therapists are receiving more preventive care and experiencing fewer tooth extractions…
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Underrepresentation of nurses in health care coverage continues to be a concern
In 2014, the Ebola outbreak was storming through West Africa and found its way to the United States via four…
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Tell stories about lab rats on the radio
A cup of coffee with a former journalist colleague led Rhode Island radio reporter Lynn Arditi down the path of…
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New tip sheet helps clear confusion about hypertension
If you’re confused about standards for managing hypertension in older adults, you’re not alone. When the American Heart Association and…
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Hospital inspection records added to searchable site
Hospital inspection records from this year have been added to the searchable HospitalInspections.org website. The site, created and run by…
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Bringing superbugs to life for the radio
Lynn Arditi Lynn Arditi, a health reporter with Rhode Island Public Radio recently delved into the world of antibiotic resistant…
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What to know about hypertension and older adults
Hypertension is a common, but serious chronic condition among adults worldwide. In the U.S., The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates…
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Covering health insurance? You’ll want to tap these sources on a regular basis
Covering health insurance markets can be a daunting task. Insurance itself can be extremely complicated, especially when writing about it…
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Lack of vaccinations leaves some older adults vulnerable
Many adults are not getting the vaccines they need; often because of the cost or a belief that they are…
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For series on doctor shortages, reporter tackles a local health story as big as the U.S.
Kerry Klein Kerry Klein, from Valley Public Radio, won first place for Health Policy (small outlet) in AHCJ’s Awards for…
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