Wednesday, June 12, 2019 This summer, the House of Representatives could approve legislation that would revoke the president’s ability to justify open-ended warfare across the world. But Congress will only act if they hear from...
AUDIO: David Maurstad, Chief Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2019) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 4-8 hurricanes including 2-4 major ones (Cat. 3 or higher) as part of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It...
AUDIO: Derek Spencer, Executive Director with Government Affairs, Gilead Sciences
(Charleston, WV, Wednesday, June 5, 2019) – There are nearly 21,000 West Virginians living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Community leaders, healthcare providers and local officials have been on the front lines of addressing these...
AUDIO: Sumanta K. Pal, MD, chair, ASCO’s Cancer Communications Committee
(Chicago, IL, Monday, June 3, 2019) – Cancer experts from around the world will gather to explore the latest research impacting patient care across the entire cancer care continuum, from prevention and screening to symptom...
AUDIO: Wayne Winegarden, Director, Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Medical Economics and Innovation
(Friday, May 31, 2019) – A new gene therapy called Zolgensma was approved by the FDA on Friday, May 24, with the price tag of $2.1 million The one-time treatment has the potential to cure...
AUDIO: Hannah Graf Evans, Immigration and Refugee Policy Legislative Representative
(Washington D.C., Thursday, May 23, 2019) – The Trump Administration recently asked for an additional $4.5 billion to address the humanitarian crisis at our southern border. This is on top of the $49.9 billion current...
AUDIO: Dr. Kimberly Sue, Medical Director, Harm Reduction Coalition
(Nashville, TN, Thursday, May 23, 2019) – There are nearly 70,000 Tennesseans living with HCV. Community leaders, healthcare providers and local officials have been on the front lines of addressing these issues for years. On...
AUDIO: Joan Alker, Executive Director, the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 22, 2019) – A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, shows that Medicaid fills the gaps in maternal health coverage and leads to healthier babies and mothers. States...
AUDIO: Lieutenant Evette Pinder, Real Warriors Campaign
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, May 22, 2019) – For 70 years, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May, and is an opportunity for U.S. armed forces to bring about greater awareness of psychological health...
AUDIO: Robert Kramer, Founder, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care
(Annapolis, MD, Tuesday, May 21, 2019) – A first-of-its-kind study recently published in Health Affairs, shows 54 percent of middle-income seniors won’t be able to afford senior housing and out-of-pocket healthcare costs just 10 years...