Health & Safety

Legal Expert Judge Steve Leifman Offers Insights On Gun Violence And Mental Health

8:02pm March 01, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman, who chairs the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Mental Health, about gun violence and mental health. Leifman offers a look at what role courts can play in preventing something that hasn't happened yet.

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President Donald Trump departs after speaking at the White House's Opioid Summit Thursday. Trump delivered brief remarks at the conclusion of the summit aimed at addressing the opioid addiction problems in the U.S.

Trump Says Administration Working On 'Very Very Strong' Policies To Combat Opioids

6:16pm March 01, 2018

by Tamara Keith

The president made an unexpected appearance at Thursday's White House opioid summit. "It's a problem that's growing," he said of the drug epidemic that has struck the country.

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Supporters of Planned Parenthood dressed as characters from The Handmaid's Tale protest last June outside the Capitol against Senate Republicans' health care bill.

Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms

5:51pm March 01, 2018

by Don Gonyea

Planned Parenthood says it will be a major presence in Senate and gubernatorial races in eight battleground states in this year's midterm elections. It promises to spend record dollars as well.

Senators Push For Leadership At Indian Health Service

5:21pm March 01, 2018

by Eric Whitney

President Trump first nominee to lead the Indian Health Service is out of the picture. Montana's senators are urging the administration to name a new nominee quickly.

Midwife trainees deliver a baby at the Juba Teaching Hospital in South Sudan.

New Guidelines Establish The Rights Of Women When Giving Birth

4:53pm March 01, 2018

by Susan Brink

To reduce unnecessary medical interventions in childbirth and respect the woman's wishes, the World Health Organization sets standards in a report.

An Uber waits for a client in New York City. The company is partnering with health care organizations to provide patients with reliable transportation.

Health & Safety

Uber Launches Service To Get People To The Doctor's Office

12:45pm March 01, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments.

Colorado State Rep. Brittany Pettersen (right) is advocating for more treatment money for opioid addiction, in part because of the substance abuse struggles of her mother, Stacy (left).

States Seek More Federal Funding For Opioid Treatment, Not More Promises

11:33am March 01, 2018

The Trump administration has talked about prioritizing the opioid crisis, but states have seen little in the way of new resources. And, in some states, getting into treatment is becoming even harder.

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Owura Kwadwo Hottish illustrates a window of Microsoft Word using colored chalk on a blackboard. He uses it to teach computer skills to students at the Betenase M/A Junior High School in Kumasi, Ghana.

Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan

10:07am March 01, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.

President Trump Hosts Opioid Summit At The White House

9:01am March 01, 2018

Each day, the opioid epidemic claims more than 115 lives. David Greene talks to Surgeon General Jerome Adams about the administration's strategy for fighting addiction. The summit convenes Thursday.

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White House Convenes Summit On Opioids

7:43am March 01, 2018

NPR's David Greene talks to Jessica Hulsey Nickel, founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She is attending the White House opioid summit on Thursday.

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