Tarena Lofton

Washington, D.C., United States

Audience Engagment Producer at KFF Health News

Audience Engagement Producer at @KFFHealthNews. Former Strat Comm Specialist at PRG and Congressional Intern. @IUBloomington & @IUPUI Alumna 👩🏾‍🎓 1908 💕💚

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Articles

On Autism, Kennedy Turns Against Science and Reality

6 days ago | kffhealthnews.org | Tarena Lofton

April 18, 2025 Article HTML We encourage organizations to republish our content, free of charge. Here’s what we ask: You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our kffhealthnews.org site. If possible, please include the original author(s) and KFF Health News” in the byline.
Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

2 weeks ago | physiciansweekly.com | Tarena Lofton

A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care. KFF Health News walked through the decision from the judge and what it could mean for nursing home staffing. This slide presentation first appeared on KFF Health News’ Instagram account. If you enjoyed this story from the KFF Health News social team, follow us on Instagram: @kffhealthnews.
Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

2 weeks ago | northdenvernews.com | Tarena Lofton |James Python

Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing in Latest April 8, 2025 Article HTML A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.
Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

2 weeks ago | californiahealthline.org | Tarena Lofton

April 8, 2025 Article HTML We encourage organizations to republish our content, free of charge. Here’s what we ask: You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our californiahealthline.org site. If possible, please include the original author(s) and “California Healthline” in the byline.
Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

2 weeks ago | kffhealthnews.org | Tarena Lofton

Skip to content A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.
Ask a chatbot: ‘What’s for dinner?’

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Tarena Lofton

Olivia Scholes, 28, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. She is among the estimated 1 in 10 women globally who are diagnosed with this hormonal condition, which can cause multiple ovarian cysts, infertility, weight gain, and other issues. After being diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago, Scholes managed her condition in part by trying to consume — or abstain from — certain foods and drinks.
What To Know About Trump’s Executive Orders on US Health Care - KFF Health News

Jan 22, 2025 | kffhealthnews.org | Tarena Lofton

From rolling back drug pricing policies to limiting gender-affirming care, President Donald Trump signed several health-related executive orders in the first hours of his second presidency. Here’s a roundup of the changes and what they mean.
Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here’s What to Know If You’re Exposed.

Jul 22, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Tarena Lofton

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Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here's What to Know If You're Exposed.

Jul 22, 2024 | kffhealthnews.org | Tarena Lofton

July 22, 2024 Article HTML We encourage organizations to republish our content, free of charge. Here’s what we ask: You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our kffhealthnews.org site. If possible, please include the original author(s) and KFF Health News” in the byline.
DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

May 5, 2024 | weatherforddemocrat.com | Tarena Lofton

A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails have been all the rage on social media, but the practice could cause you to develop a life-changing allergy. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing an acrylate allergy from doing gel nails at home. Now, when exposed to acrylates, the creator feels severe pain. The creator warns viewers not to self-apply nail polish that requires a UV light to cure.