Health care workers getting panic buttons as assaults rise
Cox Medical Center Branson said that workplace assaults have tripled in the past year.
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Thousands of hospital workers could be fired under N.Y. vaccine mandate
About 16% of the state's health care workers are not fully vaccinated.
18 million Americans can't afford needed medications
Issue is "stark" for low-income households, where almost 1 in 5 recently weren't able to pay for even one prescription.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on the medical matters to watch out for in 2015, including the continued response to Ebola and apps that help patients with health care.
The White House released findings of its own investigation into the recent scandal at the VA
The White House released findings of its own investigation into the recent scandal at the VA. Anthony Mason reports.
President Obama is back at the White House after visiting the VA Medical Center in Phoenix yesterday
President Obama is back at the White House after visiting the VA Medical Center in Phoenix yesterday. It was at that medical center that the scandal erupted last spring, over long delays for veterans seeking health care. While Obama is pressing for faster action, some fear an overhaul in how vets apply for help, could make things worse. Mark Albert reports from Washington.
Study: Delta variant doubles hospitalization risk
An alarming study reports that the Delta variant can double the risk of hospitalizations for those who are unvaccinated. This comes as the U.S. is averaging about 150,000 new COVID infections each day. Lilia Luciano reports.
Oregon hospitals overwhelmed as Delta variant surges
Oregon has become one of the worst hotspots as the U.S. averages more than 150,000 new COVID cases per day. Janet Shamlian has more.
FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine
With the FDA’s full approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine, many employers, universities and the military are mandating the shot. David Begnaud takes a look.
COVID surge straining health care system again
On Friday, the U.S. recorded nearly 146,000 new COVID-19 infections, up 37% in the last two weeks. The surge, fueled by the Delta variant, is once again stretching hospitals and other health care resources to their limits. Carter Evans reports.
Hospitals in the South are pushed to the brink
Florida has once again broken its record for COVID hospitalizations. The state could face shortages of health care workers as cases surge. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
CDC: 40% of nursing home staff unvaccinated
Nursing homes in the U.S. are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and research shows some of those infections are coming from unvaccinated staff members. Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association, joins CBSN AM to talk more about why vaccinations are key to keeping these facilities safe.
New report on minority health care disparity
A new U.S. News and World Report finds that minorities are underrepresented in roughly 4 out of 5 U.S. hospitals among insured patients who had access to common elective services. U.S. Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins "CBS This Morning" to explain why this is happening and what can be done about it.
COVID Delta variant’s impact on kids
Doctors are increasingly concerned about the COVID-19 Delta variant’s impact on children. The number of kids hospitalized with the virus has been rising over the past few weeks, as officials also try to increase vaccination rates among teens and adults. Riley Griffin, a health care reporter for Bloomberg News, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
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California to mandate COVID vaccines for health care workers
The order from the California Department of Public Health doesn't give health care workers a choice between being vaccinated or submitting to weekly testing.
Unexpected medical bills for pro athlete
Cyclist Phil Gaimon received substantial hospital bills after he was injured in a race, even though he had double health insurance. Kaiser Health News' Elisabeth Rosenthal breaks down the health care roadblocks he ran into and what you can do to avoid surprise medical bills.
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
VA requiring all medical staff to get vaccinated
The VA cited the rise of the Delta variant, and recent deaths of unvaccinated employees.
New Jersey hospital system fires six for refusing COVID shots
RWJBarnabas Health in May gave supervisors and other senior-level employees until the end of June to get shots.
Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget
President Biden held a high-stakes meeting with Senate Democrats as he seeks support for a $3.5 trillion spending plan. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Budget deal, crime concerns, troop withdrawal
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar, and BuzzFeed News political reporter Kadia Goba join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss Senate Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget deal, a new poll on concerns about rising crime, and how the White House says it will help those who assisted the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan.
Nurses cross U.S. border to care for patients
Due to the pandemic, the long border between the U.S. and Canada remains closed to non-essential travel. But essential does describe the work of a small army of Canadian health care workers. Every day they cross into the U.S. to care for American patients in Michigan hospitals, and during COVID, some got infected themselves. In Canada, there's been pushback from people who fear these healthcare workers could bring the virus home. Adriana Diaz spoke with two nurses who say despite those challenges, they wouldn't have it any other way.
COVID long-haulers may face financial hurdles
Some long-haulers suffering from long-term coronavirus symptoms are now facing financial challenges as well. Anna Werner spoke with several people who faced challenges getting disability and health care coverage.
EMT mental health concerns
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, paramedics responded to more than 7,000 calls a day in New York City. The amount of trauma they witnessed was a heavy burden many are still carrying. Mola Lenghi reports.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.