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Dr. Lena Park
Dr. Lena Park
Healthcare Policy Correspondent

Lena covers health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, insurance markets, and the politics of healthcare reform.

510 articles published

US cuts Namibia HIV funding after data-sharing dispute
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US cuts Namibia HIV funding after data-sharing dispute
The Trump administration will end $45M in annual HIV funding for Namibia, transitioning to a technical cooperation model
FDA Recall: Epinephrine Vials May Contain Fatal Particulates
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FDA Recall: Epinephrine Vials May Contain Fatal Particulates
American Regent recalls three lots of epinephrine injections due to sterility issues and particulate matter, prompting F
US measles outbreak exposes gap in disease tracking
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US measles outbreak exposes gap in disease tracking
Pennsylvania's first measles deaths in 35 years and 2,900+ cases reveal a broken disease tracking system. Experts call f
Democrats debate scope of healthcare agenda ahead of midterm push
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Democrats debate scope of healthcare agenda ahead of midterm push
Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups are advancing competing healthcare proposals, from expanding Medicare to restor
House Democrat: Pentagon secretly moving to tap NIH billions for defense
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House Democrat: Pentagon secretly moving to tap NIH billions for defense
Top House Democrat Rosa DeLauro accused the Pentagon of secretly moving to divert billions from NIH to bolster defense,
House Bipartisan Bill Seeks $35 Insulin Cap for Privately Insured
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House Bipartisan Bill Seeks $35 Insulin Cap for Privately Insured
A bipartisan House group, including two Republicans in competitive districts, unveiled legislation to cap monthly insuli
Medical Groups Issue New Vaccine Guidance as Federal Shots Shift
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Medical Groups Issue New Vaccine Guidance as Federal Shots Shift
The AMA and Vaccine Integrity Project have published independent vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 season, citing
Dexter: Treat Healthcare as Critical Infrastructure to Avert Collapse
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Dexter: Treat Healthcare as Critical Infrastructure to Avert Collapse
Rep. Maxine Dexter argues that Medicaid cuts and corporate consolidation are destabilizing U.S. healthcare, urging Congr
Horizon Organic Recalls 53,000 Cases of Chocolate Milk Over Spoilage Risk
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Horizon Organic Recalls 53,000 Cases of Chocolate Milk Over Spoilage Risk
Horizon Organic Dairy is voluntarily recalling more than 53,000 cases of its chocolate milk after consumers reported blo
Congo Ebola Crisis Crosses 3,000 Deaths as Vaccines Deployed
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Congo Ebola Crisis Crosses 3,000 Deaths as Vaccines Deployed
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 3,000 people, with 6,186 confirmed cases. Emergency vaccine doses are being deplo
Trump taps loyalist pastor for CDC tobacco adviser role
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Trump taps loyalist pastor for CDC tobacco adviser role
President Trump named Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime ally, as CDC tobacco health adviser, sparking concerns over his l
FDA Recall: Weight Loss Pills Contain Pesticide and Antidepressant
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FDA Recall: Weight Loss Pills Contain Pesticide and Antidepressant
The FDA has issued a recall for Lipofit Extreme 2.0 weight loss supplements after finding undeclared fluoxetine and DNP,
Medicaid Work Rules Threaten HIV Patients' Lifeline, Doctors Warn
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Medicaid Work Rules Threaten HIV Patients' Lifeline, Doctors Warn
Proposed Medicaid work rules could end coverage for many HIV patients, risking their health and undoing years of progres
Halloween Chocolate Recall Hits 13 States Over Undeclared Milk Allergen
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Halloween Chocolate Recall Hits 13 States Over Undeclared Milk Allergen
Crystal Temptations recalls Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs over undeclared milk allergens, sold at major retailers in 13
Mango Recall Expands to Four States Over Salmonella Fears
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Mango Recall Expands to Four States Over Salmonella Fears
Panorama Produce recalls mangoes sold in four Northeast states, including at Walmart, due to potential salmonella contam
Trump directs $50M to psychedelic depression research
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Trump directs $50M to psychedelic depression research
President Trump's executive order commits $50 million to fast-track research into psychedelic treatments for depression,
Trump directs $50M to speed psychedelic depression research
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Trump directs $50M to speed psychedelic depression research
The Trump administration is channeling $50 million into federal research on psychedelic treatments for depression, aimin
Healthcare and AI Lead Fastest-Growing Six-Figure Jobs
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Healthcare and AI Lead Fastest-Growing Six-Figure Jobs
Nurse practitioners, data scientists, and medical managers are among the fastest-growing jobs paying over $100,000, acco