Iowa nursing homes’ staffing levels are among the nation’s worst, federal data show
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says Iowa ranks sixth in the nation for nursing home staffing level ...
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in ...
Letters for April 21: Support Missy Cotter Smasal; Rep. Jen Kiggans is not serving the 2nd District well
Letter writers oppose another Rep. Jen Kiggans term, explain why they will vote for President Joe Biden in 2024, and argue ...
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Termini: Health Care for All is medicare for all
We need to change our health care system to Medicare for All. Our current health care system is in crisis and the cost of health care has been rising so rapidly that many people can’t afford it ...
Democratic Convention organizers leaning on locals to handle possible migrant surge in August
Chicago Mayor Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker have yet to detail plans if three’s an influx of migrants sent to Chicago for ...
If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections
Recent state supreme court decisions restricting abortion have supercharged the stakes on some crucial down-ballot races.
From forced c-sections to delayed miscarriage care, here are 5 ways abortion bans are changing pregnancy care
Confusing or vague laws have left both doctors and patients unsure of what could land them in legal trouble, and in some ...
Debate: The ethics and economics of keeping nonviolent elderly and gravely ill in prison
Compassionate release gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the federal government released thousands of ...
Thursday briefing: What’s behind the allegations against Angela Rayner? And does anyone really care?
Labour’s deputy leader has been accused by Tory MPs and the rightwing press of unfairly profiting from her council house sale ...
Explainer-China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
The Solomon Islands holds a national election on April 17, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security ...
Cook County reallocates $70 million for migrants from health care to food service in Chicago
Citing the changing needs of incoming migrants to Chicago, the Cook County Board of Commissioners Thursday approved a ...
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They’re there for the same conference.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association conference in Las Vegas drew felons, disgraced politicians, ...