Caroline Lewis

Caroline Lewis, a health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, shares insights on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem that has tragically claimed one life and affected over 20 others. The podcast also discusses the looming shutdown of over 100 cannabis dispensaries in New York due to regulatory challenges. Additionally, Lewis dives into Mayor Adams' controversial casino proposal for the Bronx, which promises job growth, and the potential resurgence of alcohol ads in subways, raising important public health concerns.

Caroline Lewis, WNYC health reporter who covers hospitals, labor and public health, shares on-the-ground reporting from picket lines and bargaining rooms. She describes the 41-day walkout, picket-line atmosphere and solidarity. She covers staffing, safety, AI and travel nurses, patient impacts, and how negotiations, mediation and city pressure produced a deal.

Caroline Lewis, a healthcare reporter for WNYC and Gothamist with a focus on vaccines, dives into the murky waters of COVID vaccine access this fall. She discusses the recent FDA approval of updated vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, highlighting eligibility challenges, especially for seniors and young people with health conditions. Lewis sheds light on the stark differences in vaccine availability across states and pharmacies, and shares personal anecdotes showcasing the confusion many face due to inconsistent guidelines and mixed messages from providers.