Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
Health Equity Reporter at Kansas News Service
Health equity reporter for the Kansas News Service and KCUR. Got a secret to tell? I’m listening: [email protected]
Articles
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2 weeks ago |
kcur.org | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
Thousands of Kansans could lose health insurance if Congress moves forward with cuts to Medicaid, the health insurance program for low income and disabled people. Updated projections from Manatt Health estimate 13,000 Kansans would lose Medicaid coverage and the state could lose up to $3.77 billion in funding for the program over the next 10 years if federal cuts are approved.
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2 weeks ago |
kake.com | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
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Trans student says the University of Kansas fired him for talking to media about LGBT policy changes
1 month ago |
kcur.org | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
A former University of Kansas student employee who is transgender is suing the school for firing him for speaking to the media about policy changes affecting LGBTQ+ students. Anthony Alvarez alleges in the lawsuit filed on Thursday that he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a proctor, which is similar to a resident assistant, for speaking to the media.
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1 month ago |
kcur.org | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Shelley Miles lives on a quaint, tree lined street in Lawrence. She used to share her split-level home with her husband, Kirk. But then he was diagnosed with dementia. Miles said in 2021, Kirk’s memory issues progressed quickly. “He was much more agitated, kind of confrontational. He was hallucinating,” she said. Kirk started wandering away from the house late at night. She felt like she had to watch him day and night to keep him safe.
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1 month ago |
indydailyreporter.com | Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
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