Health
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two…
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Major drugmakers capped cost of asthma inhalers at $35 per month after investigation from Democrats
AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and GlaxoSmithKline all agreed to cap the price of asthma inhalers earlier this year following an investigation by a Democratic-led Senate Committee.
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New limit on prescription drug costs would be removed under Project 2025
A group of former Trump advisors published a blueprint for him to use to fulfill his promise to reverse “health policies enacted under the Obama and Biden Administrations.”
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Arizona seniors would pay more for prescription drugs under Project 2025
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
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Rep. Judy Schwiebert talks education, family, and what it takes to change the system
North Valley residents: Bookmark this exclusive Q&A with Rep. Schwiebert, part of The Copper Courier’s guide to voting in the 2024 election.
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Arizona’s paid parental caregiving program empowers families of disabled children
For Shauna Newman and other parents of disabled children in Arizona, the permanent expansion of a pandemic-era paid parental caregiving program has provided relief—both financially and emotionally.
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Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
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Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
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Youth councils: A new force for adolescent health in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services has initiated the establishment and funding of various youth councils across the state. Here’s what you need to know.
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Celebrities, doctors, and local advocates rally Arizonans to turn out for abortion rights
The campaign was organized by Vote for Abortion in an attempt to educate voters about the role this year’s elections will play in determining the future of reproductive rights in Arizona.
