Paige Winfield Cunningham
@paigecunningham.bsky.social
National health reporter for The Washington Post.
I’m stunned and heartbroken. I’ve been laid off, along with so many dear colleagues. Making my way to The Post nine years ago felt like a dream come true.
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I’m stunned and heartbroken. I’ve been laid off, along with so many dear colleagues. Making my way to The Post nine years ago felt like a dream come true.
NEW: American Society of Plastic Surgeons has become the first major US medical org to recommend against all youth gender transition surgeries. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
First major medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youth
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19, citing “insufficient evidence” that benefits outweigh risks.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
NEW: American Society of Plastic Surgeons has become the first major US medical org to recommend against all youth gender transition surgeries. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Exclusive: Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Exclusive: Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Breaking news with @lenasun.bsky.social U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots:
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U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The new strategy would no longer broadly recommend vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus and meningitis. The Trump administration says this aligns the U.S. with peer countries.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Breaking news with @lenasun.bsky.social U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots:
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Sources inside CMS estimate that thousands of bad-acting agents and brokers are gaming Healthcare.gov. CMS hasn't terminated any this year despite promises by Administrator Oz to root out fraud. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
December 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Sources inside CMS estimate that thousands of bad-acting agents and brokers are gaming Healthcare.gov. CMS hasn't terminated any this year despite promises by Administrator Oz to root out fraud. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Scoop: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. with @lenasun.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Scoop: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. with @lenasun.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...