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Hospital turns over transgender patient records to Tennessee attorney general in investigation

Hospital turns over transgender patient records to Tennessee attorney general in investigation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt University Medical Center has turned over medical records for transgender patients to the Tennessee attorney general's team in what his office confirmed is an investigation into potential medical billing fraud.
Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

A report from Canada's auditor general found that Yukon's COVID-19 immunization rollout hadshortcomings, including a lack of engagement with First Nations, some of whom worried they were test subjects for the new vaccine.
North Carolina legislature pushes limits on transgender youth rights in final days of session

North Carolina legislature pushes limits on transgender youth rights in final days of session

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Transgender rights took center stage Tuesday in North Carolina as the GOP-controlled General Assembly advanced legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care and trans participation in sports .
Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

An Ottawa-based non-profit that helped develop Canada's long-term care standards now wants to set national guidelines for mental health and addictions treatmentand suicide prevention.
Urgent care clinic to open at site of shuttered Minden, Ont., ER

Urgent care clinic to open at site of shuttered Minden, Ont., ER

MINDEN, ONTARIO — An urgent care clinic is set to open at the site of a closed emergency room in Minden, though for just a few hours a week at first.
Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids

Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids

Native American nations say the Supreme Court's rejection of a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act has reaffirmed their power to withstand threats from state governments.
Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials' standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure

Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials' standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge on Tuesday broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process.

Kansas agrees to temporary pause in enforcing new law on medication abortions

TOPEKA, Kan.
Florida official who criticized DeSantis reaches settlement with education department

Florida official who criticized DeSantis reaches settlement with education department

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A school superintendent who was criticized by Florida Gov.
What to know about Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy

What to know about Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy

Amid an aggressive marketing campaign in Canada, you've likely seen ads for the medications Ozempic and Rybelsus. Here are some answers to questions you might have about the drugs.