Vignesh Ramachandran

Colorado avanza con proyectos para conectar a trabajadores agrícolas con servicios de salud mental

KFF Health News Original

Los proyectos de ley en consideración abordarían la creciente necesidad de tratar los problemas de salud mental en áreas rurales, que se han visto exacerbados por los impactos de la pandemia y el cambio climático.

During In-Flight Emergencies, Sometimes Airlines’ Medical Kits Fall Short

KFF Health News Original

U.S. airlines have response plans for passengers who run into health issues in flight, but planes carry limited and sometimes incomplete medical supplies that can put travelers at risk.

As Politics Infects Public Health, Private Companies Profit

KFF Health News Original

Localities in California and Colorado are contracting with private companies to create their own health departments, spurred by a disregard for regional covid safety mandates.

Only a Smokescreen? Big Tobacco Stands Down as Colorado and Oregon Hike Cigarette Taxes

KFF Health News Original

After spending tens of millions of dollars to oppose past efforts, Altria didn’t oppose Colorado’s tobacco tax initiative and could benefit from the law’s minimum-price provision.