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New disease threats follow Trump administration’s health program cuts
New disease threats follow Trump administration’s health program cuts A deadly flesh-eating bacteria, the reemergence of screwworm — the risk of such public threats is mounting, and researchers say cuts to programs that prevent, track, and respond to health hazards are making matters worse. Joanne Zuhl Thu, 07/02/2026 - 09:39 As beachgoers flock to water dur
Growing scope of Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns, study says
Growing scope of Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns, study says The program’s broad availability for Oregonians is codified into state law and not up to state regulators Joanne Zuhl Thu, 07/02/2026 - 10:41 Oregon’s landmark effort allowing adults older than 21 to access psilocybin has evolved beyond “strictly medical uses” and may be allowing m
Child abuse allegations mount against Southwest Washington pediatrician
Child abuse allegations mount against Southwest Washington pediatrician Attorneys filed five new lawsuits this week against a deceased Vancouver-area pediatrician over allegations that he sexually abused his underage patients over more than two decades Joanne Zuhl Thu, 07/02/2026 - 10:53 Editor’s note: This story discusses child sexual abuse and suicide. If
Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it.
Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it. By the time Jude Pare found out he owed $28.80 for three months of drug plan premiums, his coverage had been canceled. Under Medicare’s rules, he can’t enroll in a plan again until the fall, for coverage beginning in 2027. Joanne Zuhl Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:59 Jude Pare an
Copay assistance is meant to defray patient drug costs. Some insurers keep it instead.
Copay assistance is meant to defray patient drug costs. Some insurers keep it instead. Patient advocates say it’s difficult for consumers to find out if their plan uses a copay accumulator or to understand how they work. Critics say that the programs make medications unaffordable for consumers. Joanne Zuhl Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:16 For 16 years, Larry Gruber,
‘Digital Colonialism’: U.S. demands to access Africans’ data raise privacy, sovereignty concerns
‘Digital Colonialism’: U.S. demands to access Africans’ data raise privacy, sovereignty concerns Across Africa, the U.S. has held a series of closed-door negotiations with countries in which lifesaving aid has been conditioned on access to citizens’ health data Joanne Zuhl Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:32 This story was originally published by ProPublica. Sign up for
State selects 136 projects to receive $97 million in rural health care funds
State selects 136 projects to receive $97 million in rural health care funds A federal program adopted by Congress to offset the impact of deep health care cuts underway aims to foster creative approaches Joanne Zuhl Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:57 State officials have selected 136 projects to receive nearly $97 million in federal funds to support the health of rura
Two new food benefits available to Oregon Health Plan members with complex health needs
Two new food benefits available to Oregon Health Plan members with complex health needs Those who are eligible can receive up to six months of support that could include grocery deliveries or prepaid cards to use at local stores Joanne Zuhl Tue, 07/07/2026 - 14:14 The Oregon Health Authority has launched two new nutrition benefits for people on the Oregon He