Coronavirus

A Lot of Kids Lost Parents and Caregivers to COVID-19

Samantha Artiga shares new research estimating the staggering number of kids who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.

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A Closer Look at Health Care Jobs and Recessions

Joseph Benitez explores new research showing how economic downturns have historically impacted health care jobs.

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COVID’s Push and Pull on the Public Health Workforce

A conversation between one person who felt she had to leave public health and another who was inspired to join the field.

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How Do We Keep the Nursing Shortage From Getting Worse?

Experts are worried the U.S. could be headed for its worst nursing shortage in 20 years.

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Employers Grapple With Fear, Uncertainty and Vaccine Mandates

A preschool owner wrestles with whether to require vaccines, and a researcher shares tips on how to make a mandate work.

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Finally, A Randomized Trial of Mask Wearing

Paul Shafer on the results of a massive randomized trial of masks’ impact on the spread of COVID-19.

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Schools Brace for Pandemic-Fueled Mental Health Needs

As kids return to the classroom, schools are spending billions in new federal aid to address students’ growing mental health needs.

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One Woman’s Year Surviving the Pandemic with a Disability

A young woman living with cerebral palsy shares the struggles, fears and silver linings she’s experienced during the pandemic.

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The Role of Hospitals in COVID-19 Disparities

Adam Gaffney looks at new research linking hospitals to racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality.

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Why Millions Could Lose Medicaid Next Year

A congressional ban on removing anyone from Medicaid is likely to expire early next year.

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