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Posted inHealth

The long Covid nightmare is far from over, especially for women of color

by Laura Weiss September 21st, 2023September 26th, 2023

Patients suffering from this complex chronic health condition face barrier after barrier seeking care, including ignorance, stigma, and discrimination

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Kaiser workers speak out after strike authorization vote begins

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Posted inImmigration

After halting the deportation of a woman in a coma, advocates push for regulating medical deportations

by Maurizio Guerrero March 15th, 2023March 15th, 2023
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A Pennsylvania hospital is trying to deport an undocumented woman in a coma

by Maurizio Guerrero March 2nd, 2023March 15th, 2023
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Why protecting heart health is critical for Black mothers

by Pamela Appea November 15th, 2022January 23rd, 2023
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COVID-19 is delaying elective surgeries, and transgender patients are suffering

by Orion Rodriguez November 15th, 2021November 12th, 2021
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As insurers end COVID-19 cost waivers in Michigan, who will pay the real cost?

by Montse Reyes August 26th, 2021August 26th, 2021
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Paid sick leave is a women’s health issue

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