Journalists Look Into Wildfire Trauma and the South’s Monkeypox Response

Published on September 17, 2022

In an engaging conversation on CapRadio’s ‘Insight With Vicki Gonzalez’, KHN reporter Heidi de Marco delves into the lasting effects of wildfire trauma on children in Northern California. Meanwhile, KHN Florida correspondent Daniel Chang sheds light on the Southern response to the monkeypox outbreak on C-SPAN’s ‘Washington Today’. Both discussions offer valuable insights into the challenges faced by communities dealing with these crises. The impact of wildfire trauma can be likened to a deep-rooted scar that takes time and heal, requiring special attention and support. Similarly, the Southern states’ lackluster efforts in combating monkeypox have left LGBTQ+ groups feeling stranded, stepping up to fill the gaps in prevention and treatment. Looking ahead, it is crucial for policymakers to prioritize mental health services for wildfire-affected children and ensure comprehensive public health strategies to contain and manage infectious disease outbreaks. For more in-depth information and analysis on these important health issues, explore the original articles by Heidi de Marco and Daniel Chang linked in this Kaiser Health News (KHN) report.

KHN reporter and producer Heidi de Marco discussed the impact of wildfire trauma on children in Northern California on CapRadio’s “Insight With Vicki Gonzalez” on Sept. 13.

Click here to hear de Marco on CapRadioRead de Marco’s “Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma”KHN Florida correspondent Daniel Chang discussed the Southern response to the monkeypox outbreak on C-SPAN’s “Washington Today” on Sept. 14.

Click here to hear Chang on “Washington Today” (starts at the 36:05 time stamp)Read Chang’s “Southern States’ Lackluster Monkeypox Efforts Leave LGBTQ+ Groups Going It Alone”KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.USE OUR CONTENTThis story can be republished for free (details).

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