Natalie Krebs

A sudden cut in Title X funding could affect family planning services for low-income Iowans The Family Planning Council of Iowa says it has only received half its expected Title X funding, which could affect thousands of low-income Iowans who rely on its services.

Title X funding delays to the Family Planning Council of Iowa could affect services for low income Iowans www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2025-...

Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time abortion providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

Breaking News: A midwife and an associate were charged with illegally performing abortions in Texas, in an apparent first since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks Federal officials placed 1,000 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.

JUST IN: Federal officials placed 1,000 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.

COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge.

Many health care worker faced prolonged stress and burnout during the pandemic. It's caused long lasting disruptions to the workforce. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections If signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Republican-backed measure would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.

Breaking News: Iowa lawmakers passed a bill that would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender people.

Fearful amid ICE crackdowns, some immigrants are skipping health care In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

New concerns over cancer and alcohol say even moderate drinking increases risk New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.

Alcohol use has slowly increased in the Midwest over the past three decades, but experts now say even moderate drinking comes with significant health risks. www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2025-...

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked...

Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.

Iowa is one of the last states to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Here’s what to know Starting this month, Iowa Medicaid will start covering postpartum care for 12 months. Previously, coverage ended at 60 days.

Iowa is one of the last states to approve an extension of Medicaid benefits from 60 days to 12 months postpartum. www.iowapublicradio.org/state-govern...

Trump sues 'Des Moines Register' over Iowa Poll that predicted Harris win President-elect Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over its poll that inaccurately predicted Democratic candidate Kamala Harris would win Iowa.

In his latest lawsuit - Trump sues the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over poll that predicted Harris win www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

Recent Alzheimer's advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind Older Black and Latino people are significantly more likely to get diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease than older white people, despite recent medical advancements. Some are trying to close that gap.

There have been a lot of recent advancements in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, but they may be leaving Black and Latino patients behind.
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