The V.A.'s new drive to put homeless veterans into guardianship and food stamp recipients suing over sugary drink bans highlight ongoing governmental impact on public health and welfare, particularly from the Trump administration.

• V.A. Begins Drive to Put Some Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship — The New York Times Health -
• Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks — The New York Times Health -

Pediatricians navigating a sea of misinformation when discussing vaccines with parents underscores the persistent struggle to ensure children's health in the face of public mistrust and confusion.

• In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation — The New York Times Health -

In a significant step towards addressing global health disparities, a new maternal hospital in Sierra Leone aims to serve as a blueprint for improving alarmingly high maternal mortality ratios.

• In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint — The New York Times Health -

A Planned Parenthood clinic's decision to offer Botox treatments reflects the innovative, albeit unconventional, measures healthcare providers are taking to maintain operations and adapt to financial pressures.

• A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox — The New York Times Health -