While extreme heat and other climate-related weather events have implications for everyone, they disproportionately affect historically marginalized groups, who are at higher risk for dying from heat exposure.

Children with Medicaid are more likely than kids with private insurance to have obesity, according to a new analysis. While most children covered by Medicaid are screened for obesity, it is difficult to know how many are receiving recommended services

Three-in-ten adults (29%) say they or someone in their family have ever been addicted to opioids, including prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like heroin. Rural residents (42%) and White adults (33%) are among the groups hardest hit, according to the poll.

KFF seeks job applicants at all levels who are interested in joining a hard-working team dedicated to our unique operating style and mission.

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