Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
January 23, 2023
Three health policy stories to watch in 2023
Considering the countrys divided Congress, Americans shouldnt hold their breath for major health reform legislation this year. On the other hand, 2023 is shaping up to see some incredibly consequential health policy changes that could impact millions.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
Hospitals look to storytelling to reduce stigma toward people with addiction
One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2023
When rural hospitals close, access to critical care is put in jeopardy
In many rural towns, local hospitals are community fixtures. When they close, the entire community feels the ripple effects.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Abortion access, COVID disruptions, health inequities – Side Effects’ top stories of 2022
In 2022, Side Effects Public Medias reporters and collaborators exposed health inequities and followed the top health stories of the year.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2022
Indiana scientists and artists have teamed up to help ALS patients create art
The project combines art, therapy and technology and is a collaboration between researchers at Herron School of Art and Design, IU School of Medicine and Indiana University's Advanced Visualization lab.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2022
If the antibiotics shortage worsens, children with sickle cell risk preventable deaths
Children with sickle cell disease rely on daily doses of penicillin to prevent life-threatening infections. But lately, some are finding it hard to fill their prescriptions.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2022
How new federal help could save rural Midwest hospitals — and why some don't want it
A new federal designation would allow struggling hospitals to end inpatient services, but some have concerns about how that could affect rural health care.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022
Tripled pay is great for travel nurses – not for hospitals
The nursing shortage has led to a greater reliance on travel nurses that come with big price tags. Thats causing some hospitals to rethink their nursing staff retention efforts.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
We’re reporting on substance use in the Midwest – and we need your help
Side Effects Public Media will be hosting virtual listening sessions on substance use, addiction and recovery.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2022
States will get billions in opioid settlement dollars. How will they spend it?
More than $50 billion in opioid settlement dollars from drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies is starting to flow to state and local governments, and they need to figure out how to spend it.
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