Rachael Robertson

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Rachael Robertson

Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today

Rachael Robertson joined the enterprise and investigative team at MedPage Today in March of 2023. Her print, data, and audio stories have appeared in Everyday Health, Gizmodo, the Bronx Times, and multiple podcasts. Rachael is a member of NLGJA, which awarded her a scholarship towards her studies at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she focused on health and science reporting. She got her bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a minor in Global Health Studies from Allegheny College. Before journalism, Rachael worked for an elder care program in New York City. Send story tips to r.robertson@medpagetoday.com.

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Nurses Protest Colleague's Firing, Other Mistreatment

Nine nurses were suspended and one was fired after delivering a petition to their manager

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Doctors 'Depart' Texas Clinic Amid Transgender Care Probe

Clinic at Dell Children's remains open while state questions gender transitioning procedures

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Will Surgery Relieve Bo Jackson's Chronic Hiccups?

After nearly a year of having hiccups, the athlete is seeking treatment

FDA ADCOMM OTC birth control pill (Opill) over a photo of a woman holding a blisterpack of birth control pills.

All Thumbs Up for OTC Birth Control Pill at FDA Advisory Meeting

"Benefits are large, and the drug is incredibly effective," says advisory committee chair

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New Georgia Law Reins in NP, PA Use of 'Doctor' in Clinical Settings

NPs, PAs with doctoral degrees must state they're not physicians during patient interactions

An interactive map of states banning gender-affirming care.

These States Have Banned Youth Gender-Affirming Care

Interactive map highlights exemptions as well as penalties that healthcare providers face

FDA ADCOMM OTC birth control pill (Opill) over a photo of a woman holding a blisterpack of oral contraceptives.

FDA Reviewers Raise Multiple Issues on OTC Birth Control Pill

Is labeling enough for users to take the drug correctly and self-deselect?

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Does COVID Vaccination Really Lead to Wonky Periods?

Swedish study finds weak link between vaccination and healthcare visits for menstrual disturbance

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$15K Surgery Shakedown? Med School Dean's Twitter Snafu; Lethal Injection 'Expert'

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Prednisone Did Not Improve Live Birth Rates for Women With Recurrent IVF Failure

The steroid may also lead to higher risks of preterm delivery and biochemical pregnancy loss

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