Tracing the PPE supply chain amid pandemic

PPE shortages have been blamed for the deaths of health care workers and have led to protests across the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues to infect thousands. California said it was frustrated with the federal response to the shortage in personal protective equipment, and recently signed its own agreement to buy the valuable equipment for its health care workers on the front lines. Dr. Jon LaPook examines the PPE supply chain and speaks to a former health official about what the country should do.

• Apr 8, 2020
• 5:05

Hospital workers say they're being silenced

As hard-hit New York begins to show signs of a flattening virus curve, other hotspots around the country are seeing COVID-19 cases skyrocket. Illinois saw their confirmed cases rise by 1,000 in just a single day, while Michigan's largest hospital system reported 1,500 workers showing coronavirus symptoms. Meanwhile, hospital workers say they are being warned not to speak to the media about their hazardous work conditions. David Begnaud reports on the developing outbreaks from New York.

• Apr 7, 2020
• 4:25

NYC paramedic documents coronavirus battle

Megan Pfeiffer, a veteran paramedic, shared a video diary of what she calls "battlefield triage" at the country's epicenter in New York City.

• Apr 1, 2020
• 1:44

Urgent calls to help doctors and nurses

On this National Doctors' Day, there are urgent calls for help from doctors and nurses. Hundreds have caught the virus while treating patients. President Trump said on Monday that he's considering hazard pay for health care workers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 1:57

Coronavirus outbreak leads to drug shortage

An increase in requests for drugs that could help treat coronavirus has led to a shortage for others who normally rely on the medications. Those with the autoimmune disease Lupus have been hit particularly hard. Carter Evans reports.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 2:05

Pentagon distributing masks & ventilators

The Pentagon is distributing one million masks and 2,000 ventilators to healthcare workers fighting the spread of coronavirus. President Trump has also called on all hospitals and dentists to delay elective procedures for the time being. Dr. Tara Narula reports.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 2:21

Health care is top issue for N.H. Democrats

CBSN's Elaine Quijano sits down with UNH political science professor Dante Scala and Politico reporter Trent Spiner to discuss the issues most important to New Hampshire primary voters. Health care, especially the opioid epidemic, and climate change are among voters' top priorities.

• Feb 11, 2020
• 10:15

10/15/19: Red and Blue

The largest presidential debate in U.S. history; Health care and jobs among biggest issues in Ohio

• Oct 15, 2019
• 53:45

America's broken relationship with COVID math

Some public health professionals say America has a broken relationship with COVID math. Leslie Bienen, who co-authored a recent article that offers insight into how the country can improve the reporting of pandemic-related numbers and a faculty member at OHSU Portland State School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 15, 2021
• 13:10

Unvaccinated nursing students risk careers

Some nursing students opposed to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are now putting their careers at risk amid vaccine mandates imposed on health care workers. Michelle Andrews, a contributing writer for Kaiser Health News, joins CBSN with more on how college nursing programs are handling the uncertainty.

• Oct 7, 2021
• 5:40

Spending negotiations on Capitol Hill

House Democrats delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure deal for a second time, as progressive and moderate Democrats continue negotiating the larger bill. That multi-trillion dollar proposal focuses on addressing climate change and several social programs. Jennifer Shutt, budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, joined CBSN with the latest on Capitol Hill.

• Oct 2, 2021
• 8:02

Inside U.S. Army base housing Afghan refugees

Fort McCoy officials said Afghan refugees now have ample access to clothing, English classes and health care at the base after reports that there was not enough food and clothing when evacuees first arrived. Nancy Chen reports.

• Sep 30, 2021
• 1:59

Aid groups warn of dire crises in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization and Red Cross are warning of dire health and humanitarian crises unfolding in Afghanistan as the country deals with declining financial assistance. It comes as the U.S. marks one month since pulling troops out of Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN to discuss.

• Sep 30, 2021
• 6:20

CDC says COVID deaths will likely decrease

The CDC is predicting deaths from COVID-19 will likely decrease in the coming weeks. It comes as Pfizer and BioNTech submits their data to the FDA on a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day's COVID-19 headlines.

• Sep 29, 2021
• 6:42

Health care workers getting panic buttons as assaults rise

Cox Medical Center Branson said that workplace assaults have tripled in the past year.

• Sep 29, 2021

Thousands of hospital workers could be fired under N.Y. vaccine mandate

About 16% of the state's health care workers are not fully vaccinated.

• Sep 28, 2021

18 million Americans can't afford needed medications

Issue is "stark" for low-income households, where almost 1 in 5 recently weren't able to pay for even one prescription.

• Sep 22, 2021

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on the medical matters to watch out for in 2015, including the continued response to Ebola and apps that help patients with health care.

• Dec 27, 2014
• 7:16

The White House released findings of its own investigation into the recent scandal at the VA

The White House released findings of its own investigation into the recent scandal at the VA. Anthony Mason reports.

• Jun 28, 2014
• 0:24

President Obama is back at the White House after visiting the VA Medical Center in Phoenix yesterday

President Obama is back at the White House after visiting the VA Medical Center in Phoenix yesterday. It was at that medical center that the scandal erupted last spring, over long delays for veterans seeking health care. While Obama is pressing for faster action, some fear an overhaul in how vets apply for help, could make things worse. Mark Albert reports from Washington.

• Mar 14, 2015
• 2:53

Study: Delta variant doubles hospitalization risk

An alarming study reports that the Delta variant can double the risk of hospitalizations for those who are unvaccinated. This comes as the U.S. is averaging about 150,000 new COVID infections each day. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Aug 28, 2021
• 1:52

Oregon hospitals overwhelmed as Delta variant surges

Oregon has become one of the worst hotspots as the U.S. averages more than 150,000 new COVID cases per day. Janet Shamlian has more.

• Aug 26, 2021
• 2:38

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine

With the FDA’s full approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine, many employers, universities and the military are mandating the shot. David Begnaud takes a look.

• Aug 23, 2021
• 3:42

COVID surge straining health care system again

On Friday, the U.S. recorded nearly 146,000 new COVID-19 infections, up 37% in the last two weeks. The surge, fueled by the Delta variant, is once again stretching hospitals and other health care resources to their limits. Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 21, 2021
• 2:08

Hospitals in the South are pushed to the brink

Florida has once again broken its record for COVID hospitalizations. The state could face shortages of health care workers as cases surge. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

• Aug 20, 2021
• 2:36

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