Kids Who Survived Super Bowl Shooting Are Scared, Suffering Panic Attacks and Sleep Problems
By Bram Sable-Smith and Peggy Lowe, KCUR
Six months after the Feb. 14 parade, parents of survivors under 18 years old say their children are deeply changed. In this installment of “The Injured,” we meet kids who survived the mass shooting only to live with long-term emotional scars.
Opioid Settlements Promise Mississippi a Windfall. What Happens Next?
By Violet Jira, Mississippi Today and Henry Larweh
Millions of dollars from national opioid settlements are pouring into Mississippi. The state and localities haven’t spent much yet. In many cases, how the money will be used is up in the air.
Niños que sobrevivieron al tiroteo del Super Bowl tienen miedo, ataques de pánico y trastornos del sueño
By Bram Sable-Smith and Peggy Lowe, KCUR
Los niños son particularmente vulnerables al estrés de la violencia con armas de fuego, y 10 de las 24 que sufrieron heridas de bala en el desfile del 14 de febrero tenían menos de 18 años.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Newsom Urged To Spell Out Expectations For Homeless Clear-Out: Elected leaders in the city and county of Los Angeles are offering mixed reviews of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s threat to cut off state funding to governments that don’t do more to remove homeless encampments. Some hailed his efforts, but others have complained that his criteria for progress are unclear. Read more from LAist.
Watch: How Patients Get Charged Hospital Prices for Doctor’s Office Care
By Caresse Jackman, InvestigateTV
This installment of InvestigateTV and KFF Health News’ “Costly Care” series digs into patients’ getting charged hospital prices for doctor’s office care. For five years, a patient got the same injection from the same office. Then it changed how it billed and she owed more than $1,100 for one treatment.
Daily Edition for Monday, August 12, 2024
FDA Rejects MDMA As PTSD Treatment: But the company that sought approval for the therapy, San Jose-based Lykos Therapeutics, said it will ask the FDA to reconsider its decision. Read more from Fierce Biotech, the San Francisco Chronicle and Stat.
Watch: Where the Presidential and VP Candidates Stand on Health Policy
Video by Hannah Norman
How do the top-of-the-ticket candidates compare on abortion, medical debt, and more? Here’s what you need to know.
Exercise Is Key for Parkinson’s Relief. But Bias, Underdiagnosis Hold Black Patients Back.
By Elizabeth Cohen
Exercise is considered fundamental treatment for Parkinson’s disease, a progressive condition that attacks the central nervous system. But there’s a huge equity gap, researchers say, with Black people missing from popular treatment programs.
California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Health Care
By Bernard J. Wolfson
Proposed legislation would require the state attorney general’s consent for a wide range of private equity acquisitions in health care. The hospital lobby negotiated an exemption for for-profit hospitals.
Daily Edition for Friday, August 9, 2024
Clean Up Homeless Camps Or Lose Funding, Newsom Warns: California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday had a message for local governments: Clean up homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year. “If we don’t see demonstrable results, I’ll start to redirect money," he said. "This is a crisis. Act like it.” Read more from the Los Angeles Times and Bay Area News Group.