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curiousKC | What Stories Do You Want to See About Health Care?

February 21, 2022  |  Vicky Diaz-Camacho  |  2 min read

For the past two years, hospital systems have been dealt blow after blow. 

Overwhelmed with challenges — such as the influx of COVID-19 patients, not enough equipment or staffing shortages — the health care industry is in a state of crisis. Every part of the system that’s there to keep communities healthy — public health, mental health, long-term care centers and more — are struggling. 

That’s why Flatland’s focus in March is on the health of the health care industry. By taking a closer look at the struggles of a health care system buffeted by a crisis, our reports will help us understand what is needed and how communities can begin to heal. 

No question is off the table. We’ve reported on health-related topics such as physicians’ mental health, senior care centers, vaccine researchers and more. Scroll through to read stories by Flatland and KC Media Collaborative partners here. 

Previous Coverage

Health Care Workers Are Leaving and Seniors’ Lives are At Risk Nursing homes are experiencing a labor crisis. Here’s what this means for Kansas City centers.

10 Things KC Doctors Want You to Know About the Recent COVID Surge On Dec. 17, physicians and hospital leaders united to share their message of urgency in light of the recent COVID surge. Here are 10 takeaways.

Kansas City Doctor Leads Nationwide Study on Long COVID A new clinical trial study aims to learn why some adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus develop long COVID and why others don’t.

Survey: Just 1 in 4 Nursing Homes Confident They Can Survive Another Year What does the future look like for long-term senior care centers? One survey suggests only 25% will make it past this year. Here’s what that means for Kansas City.

Meet 2 Scientists From KC Who Worked on COVID-19 Vaccines Meet and learn from two of the scientists from the Kansas City area who worked first-hand in creating the vaccine to combat COVID-19.

For Frontline Workers, No Vaccine for Mental Health Six in 10 health care workers said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Here’s what mental health experts say needs to happen.

A Germ Expert Offers Advice Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend An infectious disease specialist offers tips on how to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After Outrage Over Unused Vaccines at Rural Clinics, Parson Vows More KC, St. Louis Events Experts and lawmakers are questioning Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution model and renewing calls for change to ensure equitable distribution around the state.

Beyond The Nasty Needle: Trying To Make Vaccines More Comfy And Convenient News this summer of a flu vaccine patch sparked a lot of chatter. Could getting vaccinated be as easy as putting on a bandage? Could there be fewer, or at least smaller, needles in our future? Some companies and academic…

Combating Vaccine Wariness With Education COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and skepticism is pervasive in communities of colors. Health professionals are working to address those concerns.

Care enough to share? Write to the team in the form below. Each question goes straight to our team of journalists and will be considered as part of our reporting for the next episode. If you have a tip or are an expert who’d like to contribute to the conversation, write to Vicky Diaz-Camacho, vdiaz-camacho@kansascitypbs.org.

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Vicky Diaz-Camacho covers community affairs for Kansas City PBS.

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