Paige Winfield Cunningham
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National health reporter for The Washington Post.
Still rooting over here for so many WaPo colleagues looking for work. Meanwhile, a personal update: I'm thrilled to be joining
@notus.com
next month! I'll keep covering this fascinating chapter in U.S. healthcare in a newsroom with fresh energy I can't wait to be part of.
25 days ago
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I’m stunned and heartbroken. I’ve been laid off, along with so many dear colleagues. Making my way to The Post nine years ago felt like a dream come true.
about 2 months ago
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NEW: American Society of Plastic Surgeons has become the first major US medical org to recommend against all youth gender transition surgeries.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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First major medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youth
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19, citing “insufficient evidence” that benefits outweigh risks.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/03/plastic-surgeons-youth-gender-surgeries-guidance/
about 2 months ago
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Exclusive: Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
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Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/21/illinois-abortion-referral-law-hhs-violation/
2 months ago
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Breaking news with
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U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots:
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U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The new strategy would no longer broadly recommend vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus and meningitis. The Trump administration says this aligns the U.S. with peer countries.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/05/childhood-vaccine-immunization-schedule-overhaul/
3 months ago
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Sources inside CMS estimate that thousands of bad-acting agents and brokers are gaming
Healthcare.gov
. CMS hasn't terminated any this year despite promises by Administrator Oz to root out fraud.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
3 months ago
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Scoop: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. with
@lenasun.bsky.social
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/12/17/aap-hhs-funding-rfk/
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