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Georgia Washington has lived in Southern Heights, a predominantly Black neighborhood in the northern part of Baton Rouge, La., since 1973. After falling ill with COVID-19 last year, Washington was eager to get vaccinated, which is in line with federal health recommendations. But Washington again had difficulty finding a local provider, this time to get a vaccine.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

A woman with dark, long hair and purple glasses sits in a chair with light blue walls and baby feet prints hanging behind her.

How midwives are helping to fill maternity care gaps in the Mountain West

This comes as the number of rural hospitals and OB/GYNs delivering babies is dwindling.

"Plebe summer" detailers, or trainers, lead a company of incoming freshman students â the "plebes" â at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?

Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?

A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Only 50% Effective. Is That Good Enough?

Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves "safe and effective." It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here's how.

A gravel road leads to towering snowy mountains. Blue skies are above.

Some states want to take over federal land. They may not have the resources

Plus there’s no guarantee the public would maintain access.

Navigating Diversity - Developing Empathy Through Education

In this episode of Navigating Diversity, host Krystoff Kissoon is joined by guest Alma Jam, doctoral student at Idaho State University and local social…

Women's Basketball 2/6/2023 11:08:00 AM Jonathan Match, Idaho State Media Relations

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Bengals Set for Rematch with NAU

A St. Luke’s hospital nurse checks on a patient monitor. The pandemic has changed Idaho’s nursing workforce. COVID-19 prompted early retirements, job changes and travel nursing gigs that worsened a shortage of experienced nurses in ICU, ER and other hospital specialties. Idaho nurses also have experienced trauma. But some nurses say the fourth surge has strengthened the bond between health care workers in Idaho’s hospitals. (Courtesy of St. Luke’s Health System)

Dispatches from Idaho’s front lines: ‘I just never really thought I’d ever see this.’

Idaho’s health care workers describe what it’s like going to war against COVID-19

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 10: A Now Hiring sign is seen as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nonfarm payrolls increased by 235,000 in February and the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in the first full month of President Donald Trump's term on March 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Travel nursing, housing costs add extra layer to Idaho’s COVID-19 crisis

Idaho hospitals are hiring travel nurses, while losing others to travel gigs

In a pandemic, is it price gouging to charge a premium for crisis nurses?

A bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature would make that designation possible

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