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Grocery Story Closure in Texas
A West Dallas Grocery store recently closed, leaving residents who depended on the store without access to affordable, healthy food.
Mayo Clinic Sees Record Profit Amid Service Cuts
This year, Mayo Clinic has reported a record $1.47 billion profit; but that number fails to tell the whole story.
Delaware’s Lead Pipe Problem
Advocates are fed up with a lack of transparency on drinking water quality and lead contamination in Delaware’s schools.
340B Prioritizes Profits
A recent report on 340B hospitals and pharmacies in Minnesota reveals that covered entities continue to profit off of the program while leaving patients behind.
American Food Insecurity is Growing
Recent research indicates that food deserts are becoming more prevalent among American communities.
Minnesota Hospital at Risk of Closing
Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis is at a real risk of closing as budget cuts put the safety-net hospital in danger.
Wisconsin’s PFAS Regulation Win
On March 2nd, Wisconsin Governor, Tony Evers announced new PFAS standards in drinking water.
Hospital Closures in Kansas
In January of this year, a Wichita area hospital closed, abruptly leaving residents without access to vital healthcare.
Grocery Store Closures Have Big Consequences
As grocery stores continue to close across the US, communities are left without access to affordable, healthy foods.
Missouri’s Healthcare Crisis
A recent report suggests that 29 Missouri hospitals are at risk of closing, with 12 facing an immediate danger.
North Carolina’s New PFAS Suit
The town of Wadesboro, NC is suing major chemical manufacturers for contributing to PFAS contamination in their soil.
California Healthcare Heroes
A group of nurses from Watsonville Community Hospital in California fight back against hospital closures.
Ohio’s Food Insecurity Issue
A recent map produced by the Institute for Local Self Reliance shows that food deserts are present in communities in all 50 state, but in Ohio, they’re growing.
Indiana’s Hospital Closure Crisis
Indiana hospitals are struggling to stay open amid raising expenses.
Michigan Residents Fight Lead Contamination
A lawsuit against the state of Michigan alleging that the state covered up lead contamination in Benton Harbor is allowed to proceed in the Michigan Court of Appeals.
The Impact of Rural Hospital Closures
Rural Americans face unique struggles as hospitals lose essential services, like maternity units.
Mississippi’s Grocery Dilemma
Residents of Jackson, Mississippi are having trouble accessing nutritious food, with the closest full-service grocery stores located miles away from neighborhoods.
Hospital Closures Have Lasting Effects
New research out of the University of Minnesota suggests that as rural hospitals close prices rise at nearby surviving hospitals.
North Carolina’s Water Filter Plan
Granville County, North Carolina is seeking solutions following complaints about discolored water.
Hospital Closures Pose Unique Risks to Rural Americans
Rural healthcare cutbacks are increasing, leaving many Americans without access to vital preventative care.