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Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department began receiving notices of dismissal Tuesday in an overhaul ultimately expected to lay off up to 10,000 people.
by The Associated Press

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As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
by Maria Godoy

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Minnesota loses $27.5 million in behavioral health funds as part of Trump administration cuts

Minnesota loses $27.5 million in behavioral health funds as part of Trump administration cuts

Overnight this week, the Minnesota Department of Human Services lost hundreds of contracts, amounting to $27.5 million, after massive federal cuts from the Trump administration.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Hospitals say they're facing an existential crisis, and potential Medicaid cuts won't help 

Hospitals say they're facing an existential crisis, and potential Medicaid cuts won't help 

Dr. Rahul Koranne, president and CEO of the Minnesota Hospital Association, joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about what recent job loss and federal volatility mean for the health care of all Minnesotans.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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MDH commissioner: $226 million cuts to federal COVID-19 grants ‘shortsighted’

MDH commissioner: $226 million cuts to federal COVID-19 grants ‘shortsighted’

The federal government is cancelling $226 million in public health funding. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham said the cuts will have impacts in Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

A person not infectious in Minnesota may have exposed people while traveling in Washington, D.C. The state health department says the person was vaccinated but still advises vaccines protect most people from measles.
by Erica Zurek

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Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation. Minnesota stands to lose $226 million.
by The Associated Press and Erica Zurek

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How disrupted sleep can affect your health

How disrupted sleep can affect your health

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how disrupted sleep can affect your health.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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