People with multiple health issues often face extra challenges, but the biggest hurdle might not be their conditions—it’s their wallet. Studies show that those with lower income tend to deal with more physical, mental, and brain-related health problems all at once. Yet even when facing these challen
Pennsylvania’s governor recently joined forces with 20 other states to push back against a court ruling that limits how abortion pills can be given out. The federal appeals court in Louisiana decided that mifepristone, a common abortion medication, can only be handed out in person at clinics. This m
Adam Naumann steps into the role of chief executive at Greater Valley Health Center with a clear mission: to widen access for people who cannot afford insurance. He arrives after nearly twenty years in health‑administration, ready to build on the groundwork laid by former CEO Mary Sterhan. The ce
A family that has visited 28 countries now enjoys a new kind of freedom. Their children, who grew up traveling everywhere, suddenly have passports that let them move and work more easily. The change came when a new Canadian law allows anyone with a Canadian ancestor to claim citizenship. The pare
Every spring, Virginia Beach turns into a stage for something bigger than just a good time. A night of music, food, and celebration brings people together to raise money for kids born with cleft lips and palates. The event is more than a party—it’s a fundraiser for a group that fixes these birth def
A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live
Back in 2016, the VA launched a program to give tablets and health gadgets like blood pressure cuffs to veterans who struggled to reach clinics. The idea was simple: combine video calls with real-time health tracking to help people manage their conditions without traveling. But here’s the catch—no o
Eleanor Middlin’s story isn’t unique—it’s a growing trend. As Michigan’s mental health resources for young people shrink, families are sending their kids out of state for care. Some travel for hours, others for thousands of miles. The reason? Michigan’s system can’t keep up. After the pandemic, more
Nearly fifty people gathered under the desert sky at the Acoma Pueblo Amphitheater last week, not for a casual meet-up, but to hold their leaders accountable on issues that shape daily life. Leaders from Congress and the state legislature sat down with Acoma residents to discuss concerns ranging fro
A man spent $6, 000 to install a sturdy aluminum wheelchair ramp for his paralyzed father, only to return home and find a neighbor had poured concrete over the folding sections. The neighbor claimed the ramp looked "depressing" and hurt the upscale appearance of their historic street. She locked the
