Pandemic Medical Innovations Leave Behind People With Disabilities
Divya Goel, a 35-year-old deaf-blind woman in Orlando, Florida, has had two telemedicine doctors’ appointments during the pandemic. Each time,...
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Charts Paint a Grim Picture 2 Years Into the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is now stretching into its third year, a grim milestone that calls for another look at the...
Ready for Another Pandemic Malady? It’s Called ‘Decision Fatigue’
Most all of us have felt the exhaustion of pandemic-era decision-making. Should I travel to see an elderly relative? Can...
With No End in Sight to Pandemic Life, Parents Find Disruption Is the New Normal
Katharine Gammon As my kindergartner fumbled with his shoes, I stood at our door sifting through the mental parenting checklist...
As Pandemic Wears Down Hospital Staff, One Town Offers Groceries to Say Thanks
PARK CITY, Utah — This mountain community — which comes alive during the winter ski season and annual Sundance Film...
Pandemic Poses Short- and Long-Term Risks to Babies, Especially Boys
The pandemic has created a hostile environment for pregnant people and their babies. Stress levels among expectant mothers have soared....
The Yelp of Covid: Vigilantes Crowdsource Pandemic Safety Tips for Consumers
ATHENS, Ga. — Melissa Lee had more to deal with than funeral planning when her husband, Dan Lee, died by...
Covid Testing, Turnaround Times Are Still Uneven This Far Into Pandemic
In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free covid-19 test in a jiffy, with results the next day,...
Low Wages and Pandemic Gut Staffing Support for Those With Disabilities
Ernestine “Erma” Bryant likes her job, but the pay is a problem. She works in a caregiver role as a...
Over Half of States Have Rolled Back Public Health Powers in Pandemic
Republican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are...
The Pandemic Almost Killed Allie. Her Community’s Vaccination Rate Is 45%.
The Allie Henderson who stepped out of her mother’s car to a driveway full of cheering friends and family holding...
Pandemic Unveils Growing Suicide Crisis for Communities of Color
This story is a collaboration between KHN and “Science Friday.” Listen to the conversation between KHN national correspondent Aneri Pattani and...
