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Employers Grapple With Fear, Uncertainty and Vaccine Mandates
Season 1 Episode 129
As President Biden ups the pressure on businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their employees, we talk with a preschool owner wrestling with the…
5 years ago
The Next Big Challenge to Abortion Rights
Season 1 Episode 128
The Supreme Court just declined to block a controversial abortion ban in Texas. Now an even bigger case looms on their docket, and it could dramatica…
5 years ago
Schools Brace For Pandemic-Fueled Mental Health Needs
Season 1 Episode 127
Kids are returning to in-person school this fall with increased rates of depression, anxiety and other pandemic-fueled mental health challenges, and …
5 years, 1 month ago
Catching America's Top Cancer Killer
Season 1 Episode 126
New national guidelines say millions more Americans should get screened for lung cancer. The test can save lives, but it's inaccessible to many and h…
5 years, 1 month ago
Calling the Shots: Should Employers Mandate COVID Vaccines?
Season 1 Episode 125
With more employers requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we dig into the research to help employers weigh the pros and cons.…
5 years, 1 month ago
Presenting The Nocturnists: Stories from a Pandemic
Season 1 Episode 124
One of the hardest things about being healthcare workers going through this pandemic is that we've both experienced and borne witness to moments that…
5 years, 1 month ago
Presenting The Pulse: The Impact of Maternity Ward Closures
Season 1 Episode 123
Hosted by Maiken Scott and aired weekly on WHYY and other NPR member stations, The Pulse tells stories at the heart of health, science and innovation…
5 years, 1 month ago
Health Care's Ransomware Wake-Up Call
Season 1 Episode 122
Health care has long lagged behind other industries when it comes to cybersecurity. But with ransomware attacks against the industry on the rise, pro…
5 years, 2 months ago
Sacrifices and Small Wins: The Fight Against Rising Gun Violence
Season 1 Episode 121
As gun violence continues to soar in U.S. cities, one violence prevention specialist tries to stem the tide of homicides in his hometown.
Guest: James…
5 years, 2 months ago
One Woman’s Year Surviving the Pandemic with a Disability
Season 1 Episode 120
A young woman living with cerebral palsy shares the struggles, fears and silver linings she’s experienced during the pandemic.
Guest: Jeiri Flores, di…
5 years, 2 months ago