Hospital Gun-Violence Prevention Programs May Be Caught in US Funding Crossfire
DENVER — Seven years ago, Erica Green learned through a Facebook post that her brother had been shot. She rushed to check on him at…
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Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called ‘Clawback Cruelty’
A year ago, a new head of Social Security set out to stop the agency from financially devastating many of the people it was meant…
Nursing Homes and the AMA, Once Medicaid Defenders, Hang Back as GOP Mulls Big Cuts
When congressional Republicans in 2017 pushed to repeal the Affordable Care Act and slash Medicaid, dozens of physician groups, patient advocates, hospitals, and others rallied…
Trump Health Care Proposal Billed as Consumer Protection but Adds Enrollment Hoops
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to…
Medical Perspectives with Dr. Rob: International Women & Girls Day
Hello, I’m Dr. Rob Gillio, Chief Medical Officer at the Force for Health Network. Today, we recognize International Women & Girls Day, a time to…
International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Gender Equality
Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to observe International Women’s Day (IWD), a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of…
Supporting Students and Advocates
Yessenia Olivas is West40’s Director of ALOP Operations. Her work often involves visits to advocates and students at schools in West40 partner districts. Yessenia explains…
Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access
Gov. Evers Makes Critical Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) highlights critical …
States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians
A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say could…
Law and Order or Bystander Safety? Police Chases Spotlight California’s Competing Priorities
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressuring Oakland to expand its police department’s ability to chase suspects, referencing the public’s desire for a crackdown on…
