NPR: Health Care News
- Reproductive rights supporters rally across the country May 14, 2022Thousands of reproductive rights supporters are gathering Saturday at rallies across the country in protest of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.Liz Baker
- A hospital chaplain reflects on two years of work during COVID May 14, 2022For our series "Outbreak Voices," hospital chaplain Stephanie Ramos of Los Angeles recounts what two years of her ministry has been like, comforting the sick and grieving affected by COVID-19.Scott Simon
- Protesters across the country are marching for abortion rights May 14, 2022Thousands of people who support reproductive rights are marching Saturday in several cities to highlight the potential ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.Cheryl Corley
- Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation May 13, 2022RaDonda Vaught's prosecution was widely condemned by nurses, who said it set a dangerous precedent that would worsen the nursing shortage and make them less forthcoming about admitting mistakes.Brett Kelman
CDC: News Updates
- Firearm Deaths Grow, Disparities Widen May 10, 2022Firearms were involved in 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides in 2020.
- CDC Media Briefing — New <em>Vital Signs</em> Report Firearm deaths show historic increase What can be done to prevent firearm homicides and suicides? May 9, 2022Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a 35% increase in the firearm homicide rate, with the rate in 2020 reaching its highest level in over 25 years, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.
- CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Cause May 5, 2022Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will discuss the latest regarding the cases of acute hepatitis of unknown cause.
- CDC Recommendation for Masks and Travel May 3, 2022At this time, CDC recommends that everyone aged 2 and older – including passengers and workers – properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over the nose and mouth in indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, etc.) and transportation hubs (such as airports, stations, etc.).
CDC: Outbreaks
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) January 24, 2020Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping August 30, 2019Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping
- Pig Ear Dog Treats - Salmonella Infections July 8, 2019PigEar Dog Treats - Salmonella Infections
- Papayas - Salmonella Infections June 19, 2019Papayas - Salmonella Infections
- Flour - E. coli Infections May 31, 2019On May 23, 2019, ADM Milling Co. and ALDI recalled 5-lb. bags of Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour because they may be contaminated with E. coli.