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Supreme Court abortion pill ruling not likely to impact Washington
Though the unanimous ruling allows the drug mifepristone to stay on the market, Washington will continue its case to broaden access to the medication.
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In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare
Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap.
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More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits
Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes.
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WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades
New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities.
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Washington caps insulin costs at $35/month. More reforms may come
Policy changes in the works for 2024 are intended to slash red tape for people with diabetes and avoid deadly insulin rationing.