Sarah Boden

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Scientists get another chance to study a solar eclipse mystery

Saturday, April 06, 2024

Monday's solar eclipse will give researchers another chance to study shadow bands, the thin wavy lines on the ground right before totality. They're hoping to crack a 200 year old mystery.

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A bill to legalize syringe services in Pennsylvania faces many challenges

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Pennsylvania is one of a dozen states where providing drug users with clean syringes to help prevent infection is not authorized. Now there's a push to change the state law.

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Federal shutdown could disrupt patient care at safety-net clinics across U.S.

Friday, September 29, 2023

A network of almost 1,400 federally-funded health clinics form an essential safety net for patients who have nowhere else to go. But even a temporary government shutdown could force cutbacks in care.

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How a government shutdown would affect community health centers

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Federally funded health centers across the U.S. fear a government shutdown could further disrupt medical care for the uninsured and undocumented. They already face inflation and staffing challenges.

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A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode

Thursday, July 06, 2023

The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.

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A year after Roe was overturned, some anti-abortion supporters say little has changed

Saturday, June 24, 2023

On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, many of the anti-abortion movement's most ardent supporters mark the occasion in Pittsburgh, Pa., with the National Right to Life.

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A loved one's dementia will break your heart. Don't let it wreck your finances

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Families can get blindsided by risky behavior with money, sometimes even before a diagnosis. Having tough conversations and setting up guardrails in advance can help prevent disaster.

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As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health

Friday, May 12, 2023

Reckless behavior with money can be a warning sign of cognitive decline — and the condition can put people at risk of financial ruin. There are few institutional safeguards in place.

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A smart move on tax day: Sign up for health insurance using your state's tax forms

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Paying taxes can be agonizing. So can shopping for health insurance. But a handful of states have made enrolling in subsidized or free coverage a little easier for people when they file their taxes

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In more and more states, filing taxes can help people find health insurance

Monday, April 10, 2023

A growing number of states are using the tax filing system to connect people to Medicaid or subsidized health insurance at a time of incredible churn for health insurance.

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Encore: An older person's money management errors may be a sign of dementia

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.

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An older person's money management errors may be a sign of some sort of dementia

Monday, January 30, 2023

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.

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Nursing Home Residents Have Mostly Received COVID-19 Vaccines, But What's Next?

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Most long-term care facilities have received COVID-19 vaccines but logistical hurdles remain for residents and workers.

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A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

At the University of Pittsburgh, new medical students recited an alternative oath, drawing on current events and recent political turmoil to highlight the societal responsibilities of doctors.

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Pittsburgh Celebrates Juneteenth, Commemorates The Life Of Antwon Rose

Friday, June 19, 2020

Pittsburgh is not only celebrating Juneteenth on Friday but commemorating the life of Antwon Rose, a black 17-year-old who was fatally shot while running from a white police officer.

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Keep The Hand Sanitizer Away From The Kids

Thursday, March 26, 2020

In Pennsylvania, poison control offices are seeing an uptick in calls from from parents whose kids have ingested hand sanitizer.

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Pennsylvania Is Giving Out Free Naloxone To Combat Drug Overdoses

Friday, December 14, 2018

Naloxone — a medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses — will be available at nearly 80 locations. The state has one of the nation's highest fatal overdose rates.

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The First Jewish Sabbath Following The Deadly Pittsburgh Shooting

Saturday, November 03, 2018

Michel Martin talks with WESA's Sarah Boden about Saturday services on the first Shabbat after the Pittsburgh attack.

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Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors Face Lifelong Financial Burdens

Monday, September 03, 2018

Being sexually abused as a child can shape someone's entire life: their health, relationships, spirituality. And the loss of income can be enormous.

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More Than Just Saying 'Cheese,' Hundreds Sit Test To Become Official Experts

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The American Cheese Society will begin proctoring its next Certified Cheese Professional Exam in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, during the group's annual conference.

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