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Americans Demand Transparency In Drug Pricing
The 340B drug pricing program started as a way to help patients afford life-saving medicine but today, drug companies are too often placing profits over patients.
Local Organizations Fight Food Deserts in Minnesota
Twin Cities nonprofits are stepping in to fill the gap left by grocery store closures in low-income communities. Read more on our blog.
Community Response to Hospital Closures
Chicago area activists are coming together to demand the reopening of the only hospital in the Uptown neighborhood.
Lead Poisoning Effects on Children
Young children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of lead contamination, especially lead poisoning.
How Communities Recover from Urban Hospital Closures
Recently, more hospitals have been closing than opening in urban communities, leaving residents with no choice but to find care in other places.
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.