988 mental health hotline doesn't fix the lack of in-person resources in rural areas Even with the upgraded 988 mental health hotline, there are still some callers who need to be connected with in-person services. In rural areas especially, those resources remain few and far between. Aaron Bolton
The Biden administration is handing COVID costs to the healthcare industry NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Stephanie Armour of the Wall Street Journal about the federal government's plans to shift costs for COVID prevention and treatment to the healthcare industry.
Early signs suggest monkeypox may be slowing in the U.S. Rates of new cases are declining in major cities, suggesting public health campaigns are working. Will Stone
Monkeypox outbreak spreads in WA The risk of the monkeypox virus, or MPV, remains low for the general public in Washington state, according to health officials. But the outbreak continues. Kate Walters
Washington state plans for rollout of new Covid-19 booster Washington state is planning for the rollout of a new Covid-19 booster this fall. Drugmakers have asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize bivalent shots that target the omicron subvariants, which are dominant in Washington and across the country. Kate Walters
For one rape survivor, new abortion bans bring back old, painful memories The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation. Sarah McCammon
Children's hospitals are the latest target of anti-LGBTQ harassment The harassment campaigns are organized online, raising questions about what role social media platforms should play in preventing abuse. Shannon Bond
Coronavirus FAQ: Does a faint line on a self-test mean I'm barely contagious? These days the world of at-home testing for Covid-19 is confusing. How often do I need to test to see if I'm really positive — or negative? Does a faint line mean I'm less contagious? Max Barnhart
Moderna sues Pfizer over Covid-19 vaccine patents The vaccine maker alleges that its rivals Pfizer and BioNTech used some patented features of its mRNA technology to develop their COVID vaccines. Carmel Wroth
'Take the politics out': Advocates urge CDC to improve public trust From faulty Covid test kits and rapidly changing mask recommendations at the start of the pandemic, to confusion about how many vaccine doses make one fully vaccinated, the CDC's communication has been unclear during the pandemic. Hans Anderson
