Colorado’s Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Settlement Money Rolls In
Since Colorado created a pool of money to pay for naloxone in 2019, it has distributed more than half a million doses of the opioid reversal drug to hundreds of organizations throughout the state. Now, its main funding stream is drying up.
Journalists Talk Obesity, Oximeters, and Severe Weather’s Impact on Public Health
KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids
Extended-stay hotels are often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness. But hotel living can lead to — or exacerbate — various physical and mental health issues for children, say advocates for families and researchers who study homelessness.
Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds
A KFF survey found significant shifts among women voters since late spring — all in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Older Men’s Connections Often Wither When They’re on Their Own
Older men who find themselves living alone tend to have fewer close personal relationships than older women. They’re vulnerable, physically and emotionally, but often reluctant to ask for help.
Watch: Biggest Dangers and Health Concerns From Hurricane Milton
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage
Happening in Springfield: New Immigrants Offer Economic Promise, Health System Challenges
Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants
Watch: ‘Breaking the Silence Is a Step’ — Beyond the Lens of ‘Silence in Sikeston’
Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers
Employers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed
An Arm and a Leg: ‘Baby Steps’ in the Fight Against Facility Fees
Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach to Counseling
Watch: Where the Presidential and VP Candidates Stand on Health Policy
How do the top-of-the-ticket candidates compare on abortion, medical debt, and more? Here’s what you need to know.
