Federal and state laws are making it more challenging for communities to protect themselves against life-threatening toxins
In a Q&A with Prism, American pediatric emergency medical physician Dr. Ammarah Iqbal details the devastating impact of Gaza’s decimated health care system on children
A recent report found that federal data collection does not capture the full experience and count of disabled people, compromising policymaking
Recent research shows that living in redlined neighborhoods not only increases the risk of breast cancer for Black women, but also shapes their survival rates and broader health outcomes
Community organizations allege that St. James Parish has discriminated against Black residents by allowing chemical facilities in majority Black areas, dubbed “Cancer Alley”
Advocates and South Asian community members are calling for police not to respond to 911 mental health calls, after the NYPD shot 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty in his home
Unionized nurses are set to vote on tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai Hospitals, while 4,200 nurses are still striking at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Israel has destroyed Palestinians’ ability to raise their own livestock for food. Now concerns are growing about the safety of chicken coming from Israel
A slew of new policies that limit which immigrants qualify for health care benefits could have a severe impact on public health, advocates say
Organizers warn of the harms of Israeli AI technology in campaign against partnership between Massachusetts and Sheba Medical Center
The new rules dramatically expand an existing policy to bar organizations receiving U.S. foreign aid from providing or even discussing abortions, gender identity, or DEI
In the largest nurses’ strike in city history, the union’s demands include secure and fair health care benefits, safe staffing numbers, and better workplace safety protections
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