health
Oakland crafting pilot program for response to mental health crises
March 19, 2021Idea is to have trained civilians, rather than cops, respond to health issues currently overwhelming the police.
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Pandemic’s impact propels new push for Medicare for All
March 18, 2021Bill is re-introduced into Congress as coronavirus exposes deep holes in the U.S. healthcare system.
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Vaccine nationalism: Poor countries wait while profits roll in for pharma giants
March 16, 2021Vaccines must be produced, patent-free, for all.
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Maine Medical Center nurses want a union, need support
March 16, 2021University of Southern Maine economics professor Michael Hillard said recently that the union-organizing campaign occurs at a crucial time.
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Long-haulers struggle with symptoms as scientists work to solve coronavirus mystery
March 15, 2021The condition affects an uncertain number of survivors in a baffling variety of ways.
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