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Public Health and the Dairy Cow in the Room

Episode 374

Nov. 26, 2024

Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals. As a result, public health is closely tied to things like the environment, nutrition, and safety. With major concerns such as bird flu looming, President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities could translate into efforts that undermine those of public health workers. In this special episode of KFF Health News’ “What the Health?”, chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner is joined by Healthbeat editor-in-chief Charlene Pacenti, KFF Health News public health correspondent Amy Maxmen, and Healthbeat New York City reporter Eliza Fawcett.

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Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment

Nonmainstream doctors and leaders in health business are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming Trump administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention, and chronic illness.

By Stephanie Armour

Nov. 26, 2024

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Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections

A private immigration detention center contractor has sued to block a California law allowing local public health officials to inspect facilities in response to allegations of medical neglect or unsanitary conditions.

By Vanessa G. Sánchez

Nov. 26, 2024

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KFF Health News & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims

Research has generally shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, especially in children. But many people feel that more research is needed to better understand whether and when health risks kick in.

By Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact

Nov. 18, 2024

KFF Health News On Air

Journalists Examine Health Care for Native Americans and Recent Food Recalls

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.

Nov. 16, 2024

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What To Know About RFK Jr.’s Stances on Key Health Issues and What He Could Do at HHS

By Céline Gounder

Nov. 15, 2024

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Systemic Sickness

Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health

KFF Health News senior correspondents Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam discuss how government decisions undermine Black health.

By Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam

Nov. 15, 2024

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Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

As federal health scientists await a potential takeover by RFK Jr. and other medical skeptics in the second Trump administration, some are preparing résumés or retirement papers.

By Arthur Allen

Nov. 14, 2024

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After Congress Ended Extra Cash Aid for Families, Communities Tackle Child Poverty Alone

The child tax credit passed by Congress at the height of covid has expired, but states and localities are trying to fill the gap with their own programs and funding. In Michigan, Rx Kids already covers every family with a new baby in Flint. Now, other communities aim to follow.

By Kate Wells, Michigan Public

Nov. 14, 2024

As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending

California health officials began providing protective clothing to farmworkers months before the state’s first bird flu transmission to humans was announced in October. It’s a reminder of the state’s struggle to remain prepared for health threats amid multibillion-dollar deficits.

By Don Thompson

Nov. 14, 2024

Health Brief

Tribal Leaders Ask Feds To Declare Syphilis Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez

Nov. 13, 2024

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California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials

With the arrival in California of dengue, a dangerous mosquito-borne disease present mainly in more tropical climates, public health authorities are deploying a range of strategies to beat back the Aedes mosquitoes that spread the virus.

By Claudia Boyd-Barrett

Nov. 12, 2024

What the Health? From KFF Health News

Trump 2.0

Episode 371

Nov. 8, 2024

As Donald Trump readies for his return to the White House — with the backing of a GOP majority in the Senate and, possibly, the House — the entire health care industry is waiting to see what happens next. Clearly on the agenda: the future of abortion and reproductive rights, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and public health’s infrastructure. Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Jackie Fortiér, who reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News-Washington Post “Bill of the Month” feature, about a 2-year-old who had a very expensive run-in with a rattlesnake.

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Payback: Tracking Opioid Cash

12 States Promised To Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.

Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and public policy experts have repeatedly called on state and local governments to transparently report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid makers and distributors.

By Aneri Pattani

Nov. 7, 2024

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Tribal Health Leaders Say Feds Haven’t Treated Syphilis Outbreak as a Public Health Emergency

The National Indian Health Board has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency as an alarming syphilis outbreak, which disproportionately affects Native Americans, continues. This is the latest plea for more resources from tribal leaders after previous requests went unanswered.

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez

Nov. 7, 2024

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Trump’s White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net

The new Trump administration is likely to reduce subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans and roll back Medicaid coverage. Public health authorities worry that anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be empowered.

By Stephanie Armour

Nov. 6, 2024

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Community Health Workers Spread Across the US, Even in Rural Areas

Community health workers are increasingly common in rural areas, where they help patients overcome barriers to accessing care and staying healthy.

By Arielle Zionts

Nov. 6, 2024

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What’s at Stake: A Pivotal Election for Six Big Health Issues

Health care has ebbed and surged as an election issue throughout the presidential campaign. Here are the ways some of the most consequential changes in health policies could hinge on whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump wins.

By Arthur Allen, Phil Galewitz, Julie Rovner, and Daniel Chang

Nov. 1, 2024

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Paid Sick Leave Is Up for a Vote in Three States

The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska, and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.

By Samantha Liss

Nov. 1, 2024

Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a $10 billion climate bond that supporters say is needed to jump-start water system repairs for residents without safe drinking water. Opponents say those repairs should be prioritized in the state budget, not put on a credit card.

By Vanessa G. Sánchez

Oct. 31, 2024

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