Tag: Public health

The Senate has officially confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the U.S. Health Secretary, a decision that has stirred up a mix of excitement, concern, and controversy across the political spectrum. In a close...

Last Tuesday was a rollercoaster of emotions for state Medicaid staff nationwide, as a memo from the Trump administration initially threatened to freeze all federal financial assistance, including Medicaid funds. This sudden announcement left...

Renowned Journalists Delve into RFK Jr., Bird Flu, and L.A. Fires: KFF Health News UpdateAs we navigate the complex landscape of current affairs, three significant topics have captured the attention of journalists and experts...

In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the scientific and public health communities, top advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have voiced serious concerns regarding the sudden removal of...

The Trump administration's intervention in the release of crucial bird flu studies has raised concerns as the outbreak worsens across the United States. Scheduled to appear in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)...

Trump Terminates Fauci's Federal Security Detail, No Responsibility for ConsequencesIn a shocking turn of events, President Donald Trump has decided to end the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the renowned infectious disease...

Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline in Struggling StatesTennessee - In a time when vaccines are crucial to safeguarding public health, a concerning trend is emerging in some states. Childhood vaccination rates are on the decline,...

Jen Fisher Advocates for Childhood Vaccination Amid DeclineJen Fisher, a concerned mother from Franklin, Tennessee, is on a mission to protect her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, who lives with a congenital heart condition that weakens...

KFF Health News journalists have been making waves with their insightful discussions on various health-related topics. From the Department of Health and Human Services to rural PFAS contamination and the bird flu outbreak, these...

Exploring the Impact of Racism and Violence on HealthIn a riveting conversation between KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony and Emily Kwong, host of NPR's podcast "Shortwave," the deep-rooted effects of racism and...