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Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

Polls show the Affordable Care Act has gained support among the public

Nov. 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Walgreens, CVS to provide abortion pill

Mifepristone will be available at select pharmacies with a prescription

March 4, 2024 5:03 p.m.

That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why

Patients going in for preventive care are being blindsided by bills

Feb. 3, 2024 10:00 p.m.

New Social Security report shows growing overpayment problem tops $23B

Beneficiaries had 'no idea' they were receiving too much money in their monthly checks

Nov. 25, 2023 5:00 a.m.

It’s time to start shopping for most Obamacare insurance plans

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for the ACA’s federal and state exchanges

Nov. 1, 2023 10:21 a.m.

Biden administration announces $600M to produce new COVID tests

A website is restarting allowing Americans to again order up to 4 free tests per household

Sept. 20, 2023 2:22 p.m.

Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and insurance status

For eligible populations, flu, COVID and RSV shots all recommended

Aug. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.

As a union pushes to cap hospital CEO pay in LA, it’s accused of playing politics

Hospitals say union is using proposal as leverage

Aug. 16, 2023 4:55 a.m.

Fentanyl deaths in Whatcom County still climbing

Youths especially hard-hit by drug epidemic

June 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

ADHD medication supply falling short

Nationwide shortage affecting local pharmacies and users

Jan. 31, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide line

Calls show no sign of slowing

Jan. 10, 2023 10:38 a.m.

Gonzaga suspends Stockton’s season tickets over mask rule

NBA Hall of Famer repeats false claims about vaccine effects, masking

Jan. 23, 2022 1:05 p.m.