Pandemic takes toll on health care workers
The year-long coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of medical staff. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Wesley Lowery joined CBSN with more on the struggles frontline workers are now facing.
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Federal officials say most indoor nursing home visits can resume
Visits will be permitted to occur even if there are outbreaks in facilities, so long as they are contained to "a single unit or separate area of the facility," the guidance says.
Inside Mount Sinai ER and ICU amid COVID pandemic
Nearly a year after New York City became the nation's coronavirus epicenter, "CBS This Morning" was granted extraordinary access to the ongoing fight to save lives. Two doctors who shared the emotional toll inside the hospital in video diaries early in the pandemic showed Mola Lenghi the progress, and continuing peril, of a year on the COVID-19 front lines.
The mental health impacts of the pandemic
This week marks the one year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic. For many, this date may trigger depression, anxiety and fatigue because of "pandemic guilt," or the feeling that you were not productive over the past year. Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of pharmacology and psychiatry at the University of Toronto, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
COVID-19 relief bill would bring health cost savings to millions of people
With the bill, a 64-year-old making $19,300 would pay no premiums for a standard health care plan.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
Queen Elizabeth encourages COVID vaccinations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is encouraging people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus to help protect others. She took part in a Zoom conference with doctors and said the shot "didn't hurt at all." CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
U.S. reaches nearly 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser and the country's top expert on infectious diseases joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss nearly reaching 500,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. He also spoke about the recent decline in new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution and why he says Americans may still need to wear masks in 2022.
Freedom House medical service makes comeback
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the problem of unequal health care in under-served areas of the country. Now a hospital in Pittsburgh is reviving a decades-old emergency medical service to help communities of color. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
COVID pandemic exacerbates mental health issues
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many people to experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and even suicidal tendencies. This has been exacerbated by the stressful loneliness of quarantine and isolation. Now, studies are finding these issues are hitting certain groups of people particularly hard. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the global community can be more aware of these mental health issues.
Remembering Captain Sir Tom Moore
Tributes are pouring in for Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War II veteran who raised millions of dollars for Britain's health care service. He died Tuesday at age 100. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Digital eye strain during COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in people's average screen time usage. Doctors are now seeing more vision problems like dry eye, blurred vision and eye soreness. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist at Cornell Medicine, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the pandemic affects eye health and what can be done to help it.
Health workers scramble to save COVID vaccine
Quick-thinking health care workers across the country scramble to distribute vaccines before they expire. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the mad dash to save a dwindling supply of vaccines struggling to keep up with a growing demand.
Biden's executive orders on health care
President Biden signed another batch of executive orders Thursday, this time focused on health care coverage. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden signs executive actions on abortion policy, health care access
Mr. Biden has vowed to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, which was enacted while he was vice president.
U.S. funding restored for U.N. health agency
The Biden administration has repealed the so-called "Mexico City Policy," freeing up U.S. funding for agencies overseas that assist in family planning, including providing birth control and abortions. Former President Trump put the policy into effect in 2017, cutting off funding for several international programs, including the United Nations Population Fund. The fund's executive director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, spoke to CBSN about what the new funding will be used for and its impact on the agency's mission.
Biden signs executive orders on health care
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a series of health care-related directives he described as reversing "the damage" done by former President Trump, which included taking action to rescind and target anti-abortion rules and to reopen the federal health care exchange. The Washington Post's Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
Biden to sign orders on health care
President Biden is focusing on health care Thursday with a series of new executive orders, including reopening access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on what they will include.
Biden's executive orders on health, climate
President Joe Biden is taking steps to roll back some Trump-era health care policies. He's also using his executive authority to launch new government effort to fight climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Some wealthy Americans accused of skipping vaccine line
Since the vaccine rollout began shipping in the U.S. in December, it is up to the individual states to determine who gets the vaccine.
Arizona's COVID-19 battle
Arizona is one of the nation's COVID-19 hotspots, as medical professionals there are pushed to their limits fighting for the lives of their growing number of patients. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. News' list of 100 "Best Jobs"
More than 40 of the top 100 jobs on U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the best professions for 2021 are in health care. Jobs were assessed based on a range of factors, including salary, work-life balance and projected industry growth.
In a pandemic, health care positions top "Best Jobs" list
Offering excellent pay, physician assistant leads U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of the best jobs in America.
New law requires hospital price transparency
Patients' Rights Advocate chairman and co-founder Cynthia Fisher joins CBSN to discuss a new health care law that says hospitals across the country must share information on their pricing, and why it may be a game-changer for the health care industry.
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