On February 20, America will recognize George Washington’s Birthday. No matter how many calendar makers, newspapers and politicians refer to it, there never has been a federal law creating a holiday called “Presidents Day.” And the lack of a federal Presidents Day is a good thing. While ...
American healthcare was in crisis before the pandemic. However, based on what we are now seeing, especially in rural hospitals and health systems, the worst may be yet to come. Our rural hospitals and healthcare systems continue to lose money. Many think the pandemic is over – that we are ...
In his State of the Union address, President Biden pledged to tackle one of the biggest problems facing Americans: the fentanyl crisis. With record-high drug overdose deaths, and kids under 14 dying at the highest rate among all age groups, it is clear that new approaches are required. ...
A crushing blow to our democracy could come this spring when the U.S. Supreme Court issues a decision in a major voting rights case, Moore v. Harper. The case could grant state lawmakers unchecked power to undermine our election processes, a reckless legal power grab that would have shocked ...
If you’ve ever held a penny, memorized the Gettysburg Address in school, or visited that big marble memorial in Washington, you’ve heard of Abraham Lincoln. But you’ve probably never heard of Abraham Lincoln II. Since we honor our presidents in February, it’s the perfect time to ...
Patients expect doctors to rely on their training — not politics — when offering care. So, many patients may be surprised to find out that medical training seems to have taken a back seat to political activism at the University of North Carolina Medical School. The UNC Medical School is ...
