Health Care: How Does Donald Trump’s Re-election Impact It

Health Care: How Does Donald Trump’s Re-election Impact It

By Esther Claudette Gittens The outcome of the 2024 presidential election has sparked a renewed focus on the future of healthcare policies, particularly in light of the potential impact of Donald Trump’s re-election. This underscores the crucial need for equitable access to healthcare services for all communities, a topic of significant interest and concern for […]

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

By Urban Matters | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com One of New York City’s oldest hospitals currently finds itself in what might be termed critical condition. Acquired over a decade ago by the Mount Sinai Health System, the 799-bed Beth Israel hospital on East 16th Street, founded in 1890, has been slated for eventual […]