Health
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Hoosiers' medical bills under state review
By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Press India…
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Montana to expand mental health treatment for people in justice system
After a legislative session which opened doors to expand mental health care services across Montana, a state commission said it is considering the …
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
AR nonprofits prepare to fill gaps from federal funding cuts
Among the hundreds of pages making up the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" just signed into law is a requirement some people must work to receive Medicaid…
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate effects predicted for LGBTQ+ in IL
Advocacy groups are speaking out about how they believe congressional cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately affect caregiver LGBTQ+ communities in …
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Texas doctors leery of changes to 'clarify' abortion law language
Texas lawmakers passed the Life of the Mother Act during the legislative session. It was billed as legislation to clarify when doctors in the state …
Monday, July 7, 2025
Ohio farmers say federal policies hinder healthy food production
Ohio's food and agriculture industry contributes $124 billion to the state's economy annually. Some farmers, however, argue that government …
Monday, July 7, 2025
AARP invests $75,000 in CO projects to make communities more livable
The nation's largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is investing more than $4.2 million, including more than $75,000 in Colorado…
Monday, July 7, 2025
TN poll suggests predicted Medicare cuts will prove unpopular
While cuts to food support programs and Medicaid gained attention as the debate over the budget bill went on, there is also a long-term likelihood it …
Monday, July 7, 2025
Former WI mayor: Potential Medicare cuts would worsen aging crisis
A former Wisconsin mayor said the new federal budget will only worsen the current aging crisis families like hers have already been facing. Analysis …
Portland hospital workers vote to organize, join service employees union
More than 1,100 caregivers at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have voted to unionize, joining the Service Employees International …
Ohio project helps older adults access medical care beyond county lines
A new AARP grant is helping older adults in Marion County access medical care they cannot find close to home. The $15,000 award is part of AARP's …
PA educators warn federal cuts threaten health care, food benefits
As the Senate passes President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill and sends it back to the House, Pennsylvania educators warned in its current form…