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4d ago
Maia Szalavitz discusses harm reduction's effectiveness against drug addiction, how punitive policies can hurt people who need pain medication and more ..read more
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3M ago
Losing his brother to an overdose inspired Jacob Bassin to arm his fellow medical students with free doses of Narcan and train them on how to use it ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
3M ago
A lawyer representing the families of five transgender youth says the ban violates equal protection rights under the Louisiana Constitution ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
5M ago
The loss of specialized doctors due to the influx of anti-LGBTQ laws is the latest blow to a region already dealing with a shortage of health care providers ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
8M ago
For one family of farmers in Louisiana, this year’s record-breaking extreme heat is taking a toll on both their crops and their health ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
8M ago
The Claiborne Avenue Alliance hopes a study on the health impacts caused by the expressway will support efforts to remediate and potentially remove the highway ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
9M ago
Factors like the cost of treatment, the location of clinics and a lack of specialized doctors have contributed to the lack of care across the country ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
10M ago
While the results showing an increase in rates may seem alarming, researchers say it could be a sign of better access to mental health services ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
10M ago
The free program in Clarksdale, Mississippi teaches young parents how to better care for their children while filling in the gaps of the social safety net ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio » Public Health Desk
10M ago
The Fourth of July holiday brought sweltering temperatures to the Gulf South. Here’s how some of the people most vulnerable to the heat are dealing with it ..read more