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I'm a health policy reporter for MedPage Today, where I cover Congress, the White House, the FDA, and the Department of Health and Human Services. I'm also deeply invested in reporting on mental health and social issues impacting vulnerable communities.
How do you reach a socially isolated group of older adults who might not have the online presence we expect of younger people?
— The evidence is unclear; some see the pandemic as a chance to revamp systems toward prevention
The transition to virtual services upends parents hoping to get kids back from protective services.
— Pandemic adds new challenge for aging caregivers
A lack of coordination leaves many transition-age youth homeless, hungry, and alone.
Advocates and experts are worried there may not be enough families willing to take children in.
