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Concussions: More Than a Health and Safety Issue

by Gavin Leonard Young athletes often suffer concussions, but African Americans take longer to recover. Studies show it’s more than a health issue. Data from the National Library of Medicine said African Americans are more likely to deal with...

The Crisis of ER Wait Times in Washington: A Closer Look at Patient Impact 

Wait times at hospital emergency departments in Washington, D.C., are among the highest in the country. Learn about the impact on patients, and what they have to say.

Youth Caregivers: Teens Balance New Beginnings With End-of-Life Care

More teenagers are becoming caregivers for sick or elderly parents as professional in-home care costs increase

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