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Interview: Infectious outbreaks may lead to discrimination. Here’s why we should avoid that.

June 27, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki Gonzalez

Since the onset of the monkeypox outbreak, the WHO has focused on LGBTQ+ groups since the first few infections that cropped up appeared at gay-themed events in Europe. This could cause discrimination against a marginalized group.

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Abortion is still legal in California. Here are answers to questions about access in the state.

June 24, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

Find answers to questions about California’s protections for abortion access for both in and out-of-state residents, what abortion options exist in the state and more.

Source: Guttmacher Institute; Credit: Haidee Chu and Kristin Gourlay/NPR

Health Care

Here's where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe

June 24, 2022

With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions in place.

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How California created the nation’s easiest abortion access — and why it’s poised to go further

June 24, 2022

California once criminalized abortion. Now it's the US leader on abortion rights, and may become a 'sanctuary' for out-of-state seekers.

Kris Hooks / CapRadio

State Government

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's what it means for California.

June 24, 2022 | Nicole Nixon

While the ruling does not change abortion access in California, state Democratic leaders have been preparing for this moment and the influx of patients expected from other states to receive reproductive care.

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Health Care

Long COVID patients struggle as medical community learns more about the condition

June 22, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

With a growing cohort of patients experiencing persistent symptoms of COVID-19 weeks after initial infection, many say the condition impairs their capacity to participate in activities they used to enjoy.

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Vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old can begin after CDC clears the way

June 18, 2022

CDC advisers are recommending the use of two separate COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, paving the way for vaccine rollout as early as next week.

Rachel Scheier for KHN

Health Care

At a Bay Area ‘Test-to-Treat’ Site, Few Takers for Free Antivirals

June 15, 2022

In carrying out the federal covid-19 “test-to-treat” initiative, California is targeting the uninsured by outfitting 138 testing sites with screenings for free antiviral drugs.

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Health Care

What to know about long COVID, from doctors who’ve treated it

June 14, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

One in 5 adults infected by COVID-19 may experience long COVID-19, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control study. Physicians share what they’ve learned, what they still don’t know and how to navigate the condition.

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Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfires

June 13, 2022

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma and grief.

 

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An OB/GYN in Texas reflects how the end of Roe will affect her work

June 26, 2022

Just days after Roe was overturned, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, who had offered abortion care as part of her practice.

Where to find emergency contraception now that Roe is gone

June 26, 2022

With access to safe and legal abortions coming into question, emergency contraception will be more important than ever. However, finding that contraception at the local pharmacy is no easy task.

Answering immediate questions on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision

June 26, 2022

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Mary Ziegler of the UC Davis School of Law about uncertainties and likely legal battles in post-Roe America.

Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades

June 26, 2022

Nine years ago, state Sen. Wendy Davis stopped a vote on a bill that would have forced Texas abortion facilities to close. Now abortions will soon be illegal in the state with few exceptions.

One gynecologist illuminates for patients how abortion clinics will change

June 25, 2022

NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Dr. Charlie Browne, a Seattle-based abortion provider, about how the end of Roe v. Wade will affect his work.

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