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Florida’s new abortion ban isn’t a horror story. It’s a death sentence

“So what are some of the horror stories you’ve seen?” After more than 20 years as an abortion care physician, this is a question I’m used to being asked. And I will be hearing that question more than ever now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a move that puts reproductive rights in this state under one of the greatest attacks we have ever experienced. Suffering is not a ‘story’ When people ask me about some of the “horror stories” I’ve seen, they are usually well-meaning. It’s a clunky question that…
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Seven Symptoms of Biased Health Care – The Baltimore Times Online Newspaper

Minority health care needs a check-up. Health disparities can and do kill people. Directly or in a way so subtle it is nearly impossible to quantify, unequal care creates health disparities for 47.2 million African Americans. Experiencing even a single instance of biased care signals the quality and effectiveness of the treatment has been compromised. The consequences of unequal treatment can be chronic or acute, triggering long- or short-term illness. A patient given biased care may grow sicker, never fully recover, or die. Eliminating health disparities is an urgent public health imperative that cannot be ignored without great cost to…
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BC ends mask mandate in health-care facilities and proof of vaccination for long-term care visitors

British Columbia is ending its universal mask mandate in health-care settings, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday. Masks will still be required in certain higher-risk areas and for patients with COVID-19 symptoms who are seeking health care, Henry said from Victoria. The vaccine mandate for health-care workers remains in effect. “We’re at a point now where we can change some of the restrictions in health-care settings,” said Henry from Victoria. “Masking remains a very important tool in the health-care setting, and health-care workers will still wear masks based on their risk assessments. Visitors to long-term care and assisted…
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BC lifts health-care mask rules as province emerges from pandemic

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Henry says the lifting of mask requirements does not mean such restrictions won’t return in the fall, as experts are still studying the seasonality of COVID. Author of the article: Published April 06, 2023 • Last updated 6 days ago • 3 minute read BC Provincial Health OfficerDr. Bonnie Henry steps away from the podium after speaking during a news conference in Vancouver, BC, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Henry announced BC is lifting pandemic restrictions like mandatory mask-wearing in health-care settings and visitor restrictions and proof of vaccination in care homes. Photo by DARRYL…