Lenny Bernstein

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Elana Gordon |Maggie Penman |Sean Carter |Lenny Bernstein

As measles spreads in the United States, we unpack how to stay safe – and why public health experts are so concerned by the confusing, contradictory federal response. The United States is experiencing a rise in measles, the most contagious virus in the world. Many of us have questions: Is my child protected? Do I need another vaccine? What about taking vitamin A?

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Elana Gordon |Peter Bresnan |Maggie Penman |Reena Flores |Lenny Bernstein

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. It was eliminated in the United States 25 years ago because of an effective vaccine. While cases periodically pop up, a growing wave of vaccine skepticism is giving this old virus new traction. Health reporter Fenit Nirappil and “Post Reports” producer Elana Gordon recently traveled to the heart of this growing outbreak, which officials say may take months to get under control.

Nov 26, 2024 | wsj.com | Joseph Walker |Lenny Bernstein |Tom McGinty

A nonprofit that collects donated organs and transports them to transplant patients around the U.S. used its airplanes for other purposes, including travel for employees and for fundraisers. Indiana Donor Network operates a fleet of small jets that fly kidneys and other vital organs to desperate patients across the U.S. The mission, the fleet says, is to ensure “that each donor’s gift of life is transported to transplant recipients quickly and safely.” Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

Oct 14, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Lenny Bernstein

ShareCommentSaveTwice a week, scores of people gather at Boston Children’s Hospital to plan the most difficult cardiac surgeries. They analyze three-dimensional, digital copies of hearts projected on a screen, every damaged blood vessel or malformed ventricle a threat to the life or health of a child. Press Enter to skip to end of carouselInnovationsThis series examines innovations, small and large, that can affect our daily lives in positive ways. Read the series here.

Sep 24, 2024 | wsj.com | Lenny Bernstein |Joseph Walker

Updated Sept. 24, 2024 5:36 pm ETA former organ procurement worker who told Congress she was pressured to take organs from a person who was still alive was fired after her allegation was relayed during a recent hearing. Nyckoletta Martin, who had previously worked for an organ collection group called Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, said Tuesday that she had been fired by her most recent employer, which makes devices that help preserve hearts, lungs and livers during transport.