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Water Fluoridation in the U.S.: The Federal Role in Policy and Practice

Dec 13, 2024

Issue Brief

This Issue Brief reviews the federal role in setting U.S. water fluoridation policies, discusses current federal recommendations for water fluoridation, and summarizes the extent of water fluoridation across U.S. states.

Going It Alone: A Conversation About Growing Old in America

Event Date: Dec 11, 2024

Event

KFF Health News’ Navigating Aging columnist, Judith Graham, spent six months this year talking to older adults who live alone by choice or by circumstance — most commonly, a spouse’s death. They shared their hopes and fears, challenges, and strategies for aging solo. KFF Health News and The John A. Hartford Foundation held a 90-minute interactive, virtual event called “Going It Alone." The event featured frank conversation with five of the people featured in Graham’s series.