COVID, Joblessness, and Health: How the COVID-19 Unemployment Spike Affects Patients with Existing Health Conditions

With the sudden spike in unemployment due to COVID-19, millions of Americans found themselves without a job and a steady means of income. Though massive expansion of federal aid for unemployment has managed to stabilize poverty levels, many Americans still face daily struggles to pay rent, buy groceries, and care for their families. Among those most strongly affected by unemployment are patients already dealing with … Continue reading COVID, Joblessness, and Health: How the COVID-19 Unemployment Spike Affects Patients with Existing Health Conditions