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Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part
US measles count nears 1,200 cases as Ohio officials confirm 3 outbreaks are over

US measles count nears 1,200 cases as Ohio officials confirm 3 outbreaks are over

The U.S. logged fewer than 30 measles cases this week as Ohio health officials confirmed three outbreaks in two counties were over. There have been 1,197 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

OTTAWA — The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
Health screening task force to re-launch next spring after report calls for reform

Health screening task force to re-launch next spring after report calls for reform

OTTAWA — A panel of experts is calling on the Public Health Agency of Canada to modernize and reform the task force responsible for preventive health guidelines for things like cancer screening.
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week.
Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal

Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal

MONTREAL — Lance Stroll is gaining a reputation for fighting through pain.
A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas

A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades that operate worldwide and provide much needed help has roiled countries in the Caribbean and the Americas.
California Legislature to back proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

California Legislature to back proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers will vote Friday on a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit.
Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation

Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers' personal information to send out text messages lobbying against a proposed state law.
Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies

Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52.