Month: September 2022

Refugees Encounter Mental Health Care Obstacles

Imagine you’re on a rollercoaster, just trying to hang on as it twists and turns. That’s what it’s like for refugees dealing with trauma who are facing obstacles to accessing mental health care. Their journey is similar to Bertine Bahige’s, who experienced the horrors of war, fled his country, and eventually resettled in the U.S. […]

Published on September 19, 2022

Severe Colds Increasing Among Young Children

It seems like the common cold is making a bold comeback among young children! Doctors have noticed a surge in severe cold cases, and they suspect it’s due to the overprotected immune systems of kids during the COVID-19 era. Just like a tiger released from its cage after years of confinement, these dormant viruses like […]

Published on September 18, 2022

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

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 […]

Published on September 17, 2022