Health
Friday, September 22, 2023
Consumer health advocates urge governor to sign bill package
Health care advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign four bills aiming to lower medical bills, improve transparency, and make health care more …
Friday, September 22, 2023
Hunger Action Month finds NE food bank in "crisis mode"
It is Hunger Action Month, and a Nebraska organization fighting hunger said action is badly needed, at both the national and state levels. In a June …
Friday, September 22, 2023
Open enrollment for public, private health insurance begins soon
Open enrollment begins soon for most employer-sponsored health care coverage and benefits plans for the calendar year 2024. In Illinois, there will …
Friday, September 22, 2023
Time to check out health insurance options for 2024
Open enrollment begins soon for employer-sponsored health insurance for coverage starting Jan 1. Most people will have multiple options to choose …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Medicare's open enrollment period opportunity to shop for best plan
The open enrollment period for people with Medicare health coverage can feel daunting, but it is also an opportunity get the plan to best meet a …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Healthier lifestyle tips for preventing diabetes in communities of color
The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in Mississippi. About one in seven Mississippians lives with diabetes. Jernard A. Wells, cookbook …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Health-care coverage: Getting best bang for the buck in Texas
It is open-enrollment season for health insurance plans, and experts say a little research can go a long way toward obtaining better coverage for …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Rural Iowa declared 'ambulance desert'
People in rural America are five times as likely to live in so-called "ambulance deserts," areas far from an ambulance service or station, than those …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Health Coverage 101: Early research, expert guidance keep pitfalls at bay
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating health insurance options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Avoid last-minute crush of choosing a health plan
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating the many health care options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …