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'Providers don't even listen': Barriers to Alzheimer's care when you're not white

'Providers don't even listen': Barriers to Alzheimer's care when you're not white

Nonwhite Americans looking for care for a loved one are much more likely than whites to encounter discrimination, language barriers and providers who lack cultural competence, a new report finds.
by Jon Hamilton

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Some MN school districts will bring older learners back later than Walz wanted

Some MN school districts will bring older learners back later than Walz wanted

Minnesota’s three largest districts have announced plans to return middle and high school students to in-person learning. But many students won’t transition to new in-person schedules until after spring break. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Could a single-dose of COVID-19 vaccine after illness stretch the supply?

Could a single-dose of COVID-19 vaccine after illness stretch the supply?

People who have been sick with COVID-19 may need only one dose of the normally two-shot vaccines. If that became policy it could extend vaccine supplies, but logistical challenges are daunting.
by Richard Harris

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WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic” to think the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
by The Associated Press

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So you’re vaccinated — now what?

So you’re vaccinated — now what?

As the COVID-19 vaccination rate ticks upward, many people are wondering if it’s safe to see their families or if they should continue to wear masks. Two experts shared their tools for understanding the science and assessing risks.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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