Health
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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.
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Trump failed to cap insulin costs. Now, he’s mad Biden got it done.
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
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Kirsten Engel accuses Rep. Ciscomani of taking Arizona back to 1860s on more than abortion rights
Engel characterized her congressional opponent’s record on climate action and abortion rights as outdated and out of touch.
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OPINION: Why leaders need to prioritize their own mental health in the workplace
Ignoring employee wellbeing is a recipe for lower productivity, decreased engagement, and high turnover. Here are five ways you can avoid that. Employee happiness is at an all-time low. Satisfaction in the workplace is steadily dropping at a rate of 6% per year since the start of 2020, and then plummeting at a rate…
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Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here’s what you need to know.
