Health

Health
Nearly 8 million kids lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic
A new study finds numbers far higher than previously thought. India has the greatest number of kids affected. The U.S. has 250,000 kids in this category but lags behind in aid for bereaved families.
Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.
COVID is still here, even if it doesn’t seem that way. With new boosters on the horizon the best thing to do is to mask up and schedule your booster appointment.
988: A Call for Crisis Care
A special broadcast from Call to mind explores what actually happens when someone dials 988. How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery?
Pandemic experience informs new ways to make kids feel welcome at school
Defiance, wandering the halls, refusing to go to class — those are just a few student behaviors Rochester Public Schools staff say they saw more of when their students came back to class after a year of distance learning. As school starts again, district leaders are testing out new ways to stop these behaviors before they start.
Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?
Updated COVID boosters are now available for anyone age 12 or older. The CDC is urging anyone who is eligible to sign up but some vaccine experts say some people might want to wait.
Making a more accessible fair experience
The Minnesota State Fair is a different experience for everyone. There is no denying it is loud, overcrowded and anxiety-inducing but if you’re autistic, it can be even more nerve-wracking. Jillian Nelson of the Autism Society of Minnesota took MPR News on a tour of the fair through the lens of an autistic person.