Healthcare journalists are taking to the airwaves and podcasts to discuss important issues such as facility school closures, lead contamination, and mental health. In one interview, Rae Ellen Bichell delves into the challenges faced by students in rural Colorado as specialized schools shut down, likening the situation to a wild animal with its habitat disappearing. Andy Miller sheds light on lead contamination in an affluent Atlanta neighborhood, painting a picture of toxic danger lurking in an otherwise beautiful landscape. Aneri Pattani’s conversation covers mental health topics like crisis hotlines and insurance coverage, akin to shining a spotlight on a maze of interconnected mental health resources. These journalists bring complex topics down to earth, offering explanations in easy-to-understand language. They invite listeners to explore more about these important issues and stay informed. Check out their articles and listen to their interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare today.
KFF Health News Colorado correspondent Rae Ellen Bichell discussed Colorado facility schools on Rocky Mountain Community Radio on May 12.
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Read Bichell’s “Students in Rural Colorado Are Left Without Options as Specialized Schools Close”
KFF Health News former senior editor Andy Miller discussed lead contamination in an affluent Atlanta neighborhood on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on May 12.
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Read Miller’s “Lead Contamination Surfaces in Affluent Atlanta Neighborhood”
KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed a range of mental health issues, from the Biden administration’s investment in crisis hotlines to the enforcement of laws that require insurers to cover more mental health services, on WNYC Studios’ “Death, Sex & Money” podcast on May 11.
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