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Natalie Krebs

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Health reporter at Iowa Public Radio nkrebs @ iowapublicradio.org

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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Title X funding delays to the Family Planning Council of Iowa could affect services for low income Iowans www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2025-...
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A sudden cut in Title X funding could affect family planning services for low-income Iowans
The Family Planning Council of Iowa says it has only received half its expected Title X funding, which could affect thousands of low-income Iowans who rely on its services.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/03/2025
Breaking News: A midwife and an associate were charged with illegally performing abortions in Texas, in an apparent first since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case
The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time abortion providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
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NPR @npr.org · 15/03/2025
JUST IN: Federal officials placed 1,000 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.
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'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks
Federal officials placed 1,000 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.
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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Many health care worker faced prolonged stress and burnout during the pandemic. It's caused long lasting disruptions to the workforce. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 27/02/2025
Breaking News: Iowa lawmakers passed a bill that would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender people.
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Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections
If signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Republican-backed measure would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.
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NPR @npr.org · 11/02/2025
In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Fearful amid ICE crackdowns, some immigrants are skipping health care
In Chicago, hundreds of immigrants are skipping health appointments and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy because of fears about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Alcohol use has slowly increased in the Midwest over the past three decades, but experts now say even moderate drinking comes with significant health risks. www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2025-...
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New concerns over cancer and alcohol say even moderate drinking increases risk
New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.
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NPR @npr.org · 17/01/2025
Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.
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Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat
Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked...
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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Iowa is one of the last states to approve an extension of Medicaid benefits from 60 days to 12 months postpartum. www.iowapublicradio.org/state-govern...
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Iowa is one of the last states to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Here’s what to know
Starting this month, Iowa Medicaid will start covering postpartum care for 12 months. Previously, coverage ended at 60 days.
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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
In his latest lawsuit - Trump sues the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over poll that predicted Harris win www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...
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Trump sues 'Des Moines Register' over Iowa Poll that predicted Harris win
President-elect Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over its poll that inaccurately predicted Democratic candidate Kamala Harris would win Iowa.
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Natalie Krebs @nataliekrebs.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
There have been a lot of recent advancements in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, but they may be leaving Black and Latino patients behind. www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...
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Recent Alzheimer's advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
Older Black and Latino people are significantly more likely to get diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease than older white people, despite recent medical advancements. Some are trying to close that gap.
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