KFF Health News On Air Archives - KFF Health News https://kffhealthnews.org/topics/on-air/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:12:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://kffhealthnews.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/kffhealthnews-icon.png?w=32 KFF Health News On Air Archives - KFF Health News https://kffhealthnews.org/topics/on-air/ 32 32 161476233 Journalists Talk Obesity, Oximeters, and Severe Weather’s Impact on Public Health https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-october-12-2024-hurricanes-public-health-obesity-oximeters/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1928810&post_type=article&preview_id=1928810 KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed how best to prepare for a storm on “CBS News 24/7” on Oct. 9.

KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed obesity on WAMU and NPR’s “1A” on Oct. 9.

KFF Health News senior correspondent Arthur Allen discussed pulse oximeter bias on KCBS Radio on Oct. 7.

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the impact of climate change on human health and a potential new hospital in Atlanta for WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Oct. 4 and Sept. 27, respectively. He also spoke on a panel about climate and public health aired on Atlanta Video Network on Sept. 30.

KFF Health News correspondent Daniel Chang discussed vaccine misinformation in Florida on Radio Bilingüe’s “Línea Abierta” on Oct. 2.

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Watch: Biggest Dangers and Health Concerns From Hurricane Milton https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/watch-biggest-dangers-and-health-concerns-from-hurricane-milton/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:15:22 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?post_type=article&p=1928785 Some Florida residents riding out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state have medical needs to account for during the storm, such as dialysis treatment or keeping insulin refrigerated amid power outages. On CBS News, Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared advice on how to prepare before a major weather event.

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Journalists Weigh In on Racial Trauma, Medicaid Expansion, and Opioid Settlements https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-september-28-2024-silence-in-sikeston-racial-trauma/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1921512&post_type=article&preview_id=1921512 KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed healing from racial trauma on “America’s Heroes Group” on Sept. 20.

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed Medicaid expansion in Georgia on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Sept. 20.

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed the series “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash,” a finalist for a Scripps Howard Journalism Award, on Scripps News’ “Morning Rush” on Sept. 19.

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Journalists Give Insights Into Opioid Settlements and Picking a Nursing Home https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-september-21-2024-opioid-settlements-nursing-homes/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1917154&post_type=article&preview_id=1917154 KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed opioid settlements and the Supreme Court’s overturning of a bankruptcy deal involving Purdue Pharma on the “Front Porch Book Club” podcast on Sept. 17. Pattani, joined by journalist Ed Mahon, also discussed how much opioid settlement money Pennsylvania is receiving, who makes the spending decisions, and how members of the public can get involved on “City Cast Pittsburgh” on Sept. 18.

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed selecting a nursing home that fits one’s needs on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Sept. 13.

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Journalists Explore Breast Cancer Rates and the Medical Response to Mass Shootings https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-september-14-2024-breast-cancer-rates-mass-shootings/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1913477&post_type=article&preview_id=1913477 KFF Health News contributor Phillip Reese discussed the rapid rise of breast cancer rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander women on KCBS Radio on Sept. 7.

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed medical response to mass shootings on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Sept. 6.

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Journalists Give Rundown on Bird Flu Risks, HIV Rates, and the Fate of Shuttered Hospitals https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-appearances-bird-flu-risks-hiv-rates-certificate-of-need-hospitals/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1908646&post_type=article&preview_id=1908646 KFF Health News Colorado correspondent Rae Ellen Bichell discussed farmworkers and their risk of contracting bird flu on KGNU on Sept. 5.

KFF Health News Northern California correspondent Vanessa G. Sánchez discussed HIV rates among Latinos in San Francisco on KQED on Aug. 26.

On WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Aug. 23, KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed “certificate of need” laws — which allow existing hospitals and other health facilities to block would-be competitors’ plans to expand by arguing there’s insufficient need for their services.

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Journalists Talk Shooting’s Toll on Children and State Handling of Opioid Settlement Funds https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-august-24-2024-super-bowl-shooting-trauma-opioid-settlements/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1902404&post_type=article&preview_id=1902404 KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Bram Sable-Smith discussed the enduring trauma experienced by children who survived the Super Bowl parade shooting earlier this year on KMOX’s “Total Information AM” on Aug. 22.

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed how a coalition of groups has issued a call to action regarding how states should spend their opioid settlement money on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on Aug. 21. Pattani also discussed how states such as Wisconsin are planning to spend opioid settlement money on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Today” on Aug. 19.

KFF Health News correspondent Daniel Chang discussed social media bans on KMOX’s “Total Information AM” on Aug. 21.

KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner, discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’ health proposals on WBUR’s “Here & Now” on Aug. 20.

KFF Health News Washington correspondent David Hilzenrath discussed the MitraClip on PBS’ “PBS News Weekend” on Aug. 18.

KFF Health News senior correspondent Jordan Rau discussed nursing homes on PBS’ “PBS News Weekend” on Aug. 17.

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the high cost of insurance on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Aug. 15.

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Journalists Discuss African Mpox Upsurge, EpiPen Alternative, and Medicaid Unwinding https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-august-17-2024-mpox-neffy-nasal-spray-epipen/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1899730&post_type=article&preview_id=1899730 KFF Health News’ senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health, Céline Gounder, discussed the World Health Organization’s declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on Aug. 15. On “CBS Mornings” on Aug. 12 Gounder discussed the FDA’s approval of the nasal spray neffy as an EpiPen alternative for severe allergic reactions. On CBS’ “CBS Weekend News” on Aug. 11 she discussed how New York City is preparing for longer mosquito seasons.

KFF Health News Colorado correspondent Rae Ellen Bichell discussed Medicaid unwinding in Colorado on Colorado Public Radio’s “Colorado Matters” on Aug. 14.

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Journalists Highlight Maternal Health Challenges in Rural America, From Iowa to Georgia https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-august-10-2024-maternal-health-care-rural-labor-delivery/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1896260&post_type=article&preview_id=1896260 KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed maternal health care on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Aug 2.

KFF Health News rural editor and correspondent Tony Leys discussed the rural baby bust on Iowa Public Radio on Aug 1.

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Shingles Vaccine May Stall Dementia, and Vaccine Mandates Save Lives, Studies Suggest https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/on-air-august-3-2024-shingles-vaccine-dementia-mandates/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://kffhealthnews.org/?p=1890723&post_type=article&preview_id=1890723 Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health, on “CBS Mornings” discussed new research that found the shingles vaccine may delay the onset of dementia. Gounder also discussed a covid-19 study that shows state mask and vaccine mandates save lives on CBS’ “CBS News 24/7.”

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