Abortion is a right; it helps millions of women across the world prevent unwanted pregnancies and is healthcare. Abortion is one of the most debated issues in society, but banning it is not the best solution. Laws should protect people’s rights while recognizing that every pregnancy is different and can involve difficult, personal circumstances. Many […]
Tag: Healthcare
We Need More Sensory-Friendly Healthcare Spaces
When I was a kid, going to the doctor was always stressful. There was rarely anything to play with while you waited, bright lights, people always talking, and other factors that make it so much worse for neurodivergents. Although I had no idea I was autistic/adhd at that age, it made it even worse for […]
Trump Administration Proposed Cutting New York Medicaid Funding
Medicaid is a government program that helps out low-income people pay for healthcare. During the Trump administration, officials proposed changes that would reduce federal Medicaid funding, including for New York, especially. The Trump administration sought to reduce Medicaid funding because it believed the program was becoming too expensive. Officials said cutting spending would help reduce […]
Holistically Speaking…
Your space in the medicine cabinet has been cleared, Ibuprofen and Advil, we’re making room for our essential oils and herbal supplements! We are living in a world where we can not only relieve our pain with over-the-counter medicines, but we can also use the simplest of resources to clear our systems. Call us granola, […]
Trump Administration to Investigate New York Medicaid Fraud
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has announced that his department will be conducting an investigation into alleged fraud in New York’s Medicaid program. Dr. Oz sent a letter and video message to New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, which includes “50 questions […]
Lawsuit Against Children’s Vaccine Schedule Changes
Currently, attorneys general from over 14 states and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro are suing the Trump administration over changes made by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the recommended children’s vaccine schedule. The lawsuit, filed in California, names both HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the […]
New York and New Jersey Face Serious Blood Shortages
Hospitals in New York and New Jersey are facing severe blood shortages. According to the New York Blood Center, during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, fewer than 10,000 donations were collected. The necessary amount of donations needed to maintain a steady supply is over 12,000 units a day. This shortage of donations has […]
New York Nurses Go on Strike
Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]
Blocking Trump’s Attack on Planned Parenthood Is a Win for Basic Health Care
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. One of the key parts to this spending bill is massive Medicaid cuts, and one aspect specifically prohibits Medicaid from reimbursing nonprofit providers that receive more than $800,000 a year if they also provide abortion care. This was believed to be […]
The Medicalization of Fatness in Political Rhetoric
In 2025, American society continues to grapple with the consequences of framing fatness as a medical crisis — a narrative that has seeped beyond clinics and into the cultural bloodstream. As political leaders double down on obesity as a national emergency or an “obesity epidemic to be specific, sociologists and activists warn that the real […]
Supreme Court Protects Free Health Services for Millions
The Supreme Court has ruled that a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” is constitutional. The case was challenging how a certain committee, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is appointed. USPSTF is a group of 16 health experts who decide what preventive healthcare services must be covered […]
