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5 story ideas on migrant health crises facing U.S.-Mexico border

Association of Health Care Journalists

Much of the news coverage on the ongoing immigration crisis at the Mexico-United States border has been framed in terms of politics, economics and security. However, a less visible but equally critical dimension also demands attention: the profound public health challenges impacting migrants and border communities.

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What’s coming for 2025? NC Health News reporters look ahead into health policy for the new year.

NC Health News

Jaymie Baxley Tracking the evolution of multiple environmental health issues statewide In 2025, North Carolina Health News environmental coverage will include tracking the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

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Four key takeaways as Trump’s sweeping HHS layoffs begin

The Hill

Entire divisions were axed across multiple agencies, including much of the Food and Drug Administrations communications and media affairs staff. Cutting 10,000 critical public health jobs puts every American at risk weakening our defenses against disease outbreaks, unsafe medications, and contaminated food, said Kelley.