Rural hospitals in Oregon struggled to maintain maternity care even before Medicaid cuts

Rural hospitals were already cutting their obstetrics programs before Republicans in Congress passed a bill to slash Medicaid funding.

The nest is empty: Parents grapple with mixed emotions after children move out

It’s that time of year when many parents across the U.S. see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. For parents and guardians, experts say, the separation from ...
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Winter illnesses drive ‘mass casualty situation’ feeling at hospital ED, doctors say

An empty hospital bed is seen at the emergency radiology at the Christchurch Hospital emergency department.KAI SCHWOERER / THE PRESS Christchurch Hospital’s ED is reportedly seeing record numbers of ...
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This Week on ‘General Hospital’ the Crib Is Empty

Drew gets leverage against an enemy. Michael lays out his terms. Jordan is dubious about Portia’s claims. Emma questions Josslyn. Will she find out what Josslyn is hiding? Kai briefs Curtis. Trina is ...
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How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator’s vote against Trump’s tax bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Though patients don’t rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen.