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Victoria Knight

Victoria Knight graduated with her master’s in health journalism from the University of Georgia. While at Georgia she served as the graduate assistant for the Athens NPR station, WUGA, and reported on local health issues, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. She interned with CNN Health, the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University and KHN. Her stories have been featured in Georgia Health News, CNN.com and The Daily Beast. She has a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Tennessee.

Health

Health Issues Carried Weight on the Campaign Trail. What Could Biden Do in His First 100 Days?

Victoria Knight Jan 22, 2021

President Joe Biden as he delivered remarks on Covid-19 at The Queen theater in Wilmington. November 9, 2020. Editorial credit: Stratos Brilakis / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden ran on an expansive health care…

Health

Going Home for the Holidays? For Many Americans, That’s a Risky Decision

Victoria Knight Dec 13, 2020

Many Americans are still planning to travel for the December holidays, despite the nation’s worsening coronavirus numbers. For many, though, travel comes down to a risk-benefit analysis. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. …

Health

Fear of Flying Is a COVID-Era Conundrum

Victoria Knight Nov 27, 2020

Airlines argue more is now known about the virus and recent industry-sponsored studies show flying is just as safe as regular daily activities. They also tout policies such as mask mandates and enhanced cleaning to protect travelers from…

Health

5 Things to Know About Convalescent Blood Plasma

Victoria Knight Aug 27, 2020

An FDA emergency use authorization allows companies and medical providers to deploy unapproved treatments or medical products in a crisis. The FDA said health care providers would be authorized to distribute COVID convalescent plasma to…

Business

Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection to Harvest Crops

Victoria Knight Aug 10, 2020

Hispanic field workers harvesting while wearing masks to protect against COVID-19. Carlsbad, CA, April 25, 2020. Photo credit: Simone Hogan / Shutterstock.com, licensed, KNOXVILLE, TN — It’s a busy time for the tomato-producing farms in…

Health

Biden Says OSHA Isn’t Doing Enough To Protect Workers’ From COVID-19

Victoria Knight Apr 23, 2020

“Until this week, they weren’t even enforcing these guidelines. Still today, OSHA is not specifying which rules employees must follow or how to keep their workers safe and healthy,” said Biden. WASHINGTON, D.C. - During an April 15…

Education

Millennial Zeitgeist: Attitudes About COVID-19 Shift As Cases Among Young Adults Rise

Victoria Knight Apr 10, 2020

As college and university spring breaks across the country converged that weekend, news coverage showed young people frolicking on Miami beaches, walking down Bourbon Street in New Orleans and crowding music clubs…

Health

Online Coronavirus Tests Are Just The Latest Iffy Products Marketed To Anxious Consumers

Victoria Knight Mar 31, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration responded with a March 20 press release, which stated that the FDA had not authorized any test “that is available to purchase for testing yourself at home for COVID-19.” Photo by Gerd Altmann. …

Environment

Ships, Planes, Trains, Scooters All Need A Virus Wipe. But What Does A ‘Deep Clean’ Mean?

Victoria Knight Mar 17, 2020

While cleaning for the coronavirus is not that different from disinfecting for other viruses, like the flu or a common cold, industries are tailoring the cleaning in keeping with what makes sense for them. File photo. CALIFORNIA - The…

Health

Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill

Victoria Knight Mar 10, 2020

When Kathy McCracken — pictured with her husband, Jeff Fulp — couldn’t afford the $3,000 that her dentist estimated her tooth extractions would cost, the pastor of her church in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from…

Health

Joe Biden Highlights Mike Bloomberg’s Negative Remarks About The Affordable Care Act; Called It A…

Victoria Knight Feb 20, 2020

Democratic presidential candidates (from left) Mike Bloomberg and former Vice President Joe Biden on stage at the Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas. Photo: NBC / NPR / YouTube. LAS VEGAS, NV - Sparring over health…

Health

PolitiFact: Sanders’ Claim That Buttigieg Is “Favorite Of The Health Care Industry” Is Broad And…

Victoria Knight Feb 19, 2020

The campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) distributed talking points that zeroed in on fundraising, saying “Pete Buttigieg is a favorite candidate of Wall Street and the health care industry.” Sanders’ claim has some truth to it but is…

Health

In Fierce Debate, Democratic Candidates Expand Health Agenda Arguments

Victoria Knight Feb 10, 2020

Democratic presidential candidates (left to right) Andrew Yang, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tom…

Health

PolitiFact: Warren Is Right. Presidents Have Power To Bypass Congress On Drug Pricing

Victoria Knight Jan 31, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress. It’s not the first…

Health

Biden Wrong on Democratic Voters’ Opposition To ‘Medicare For All’

Victoria Knight Nov 27, 2019

Joe Biden said “The fact is that right now the vast majority of Democrats do not support Medicare for All,” he said, adding, “It couldn’t pass the United States Senate right now with Democrats. It couldn’t pass the House.” during the…

Business

Medicare Fraudsters Now Tap Telehealth In Medical Equipment Scams

Victoria Knight Oct 9, 2019

While prescriptions for durable medical equipment, such as orthotic braces or wheelchairs, have long been a staple of Medicare fraud schemes, the manipulation of telemedicine is relatively new. The practice appears to be increasing as the…

Health

At-Home Rape Kits Now Off The Market

Victoria Knight Sep 16, 2019

Advocates for sexual assault victims have also at-home kits. They say survivors of sexual assault would miss out on other crucial aspects of a sexual assault exam, including treatment for physical injuries, a mental health evaluation,…

Business

At-Home Rape Kit Hits Amazon As Critics Slam Product; Brings Up Very Serious Problems With…

Victoria Knight Sep 14, 2019

Prosecutors or advocates for sexual abuse victims worry the evidence collected would be useless in court and expose the alleged victim to medical risks not to mention the lack of advocacy help for the victim. File photo: Pixabay. …

Health

Years Ago, This Doctor Linked A Mysterious Lung Disease To Vaping

Victoria Knight Aug 24, 2019

This summer, almost four years later, federal officials began investigating a national outbreak of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping that has struck more than 150 patients in 16 states. File photo: Pixabay. CALIFORNIA - Dr. John E.…

Business

Graduates of Medical Schools in U.S. Less Likely To Become Primary Care Doctors; Percentage of…

Victoria Knight Jul 6, 2019

According to the 2019 Match report, 8,116 internal medicine positions were offered, the highest number on record and the most positions offered within any specialty, but only 41.5% were filled by seniors pursuing their M.D.s from U.S.…