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Laura Santhanam
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Health Reporter and Coordinating Producer for Polling, PBS NewsHour
Washington
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Biography
I work with datasets and look for opportunities to tell stories with narrative and numbers for [PBS NewsHour] (http://pbs.org/newshour) . Have some data or a story you'd like to share? Let's chat at lsanthanam[at]newshour[dot]org.
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Content
Alcohol-related deaths in U.S. jumped 29 percent in 5 years, here’s why, according to experts (copy) (copy)
By Laura Santhanam Verified| Mississippi Valley Publishing@ In the United States, deaths tied to excessive alcohol use rose 29 percent in just five years, according to federal data out this week, an increase that has alarmed experts and devastated many people who have lost loved ones. A study published this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated an annual average of nearly 138,000 people dying from alcohol-related causes, such as motor vehicle crashes, alcohol poisoning, cancer and cirrhosis, based on data from 2016 to 2017.
By Laura Santhanam Verified| NewsBreak@ VIDEO As new, highly contagious mutations are making this summer’s COVID surge significantly bigger than expected, the FDA approved updated COVID vaccines on Friday. But funding runs out this month for a federal program providing free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured Americans. John Yang speaks with PBS News digital health reporter Laura Santhanam for more.
By Laura Santhanam Verified| PBS NewsHour - Politics@ Moving Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket has reinvigorated Democrats’ prospects of winning the White House, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Weeks ago, many Democrats were losing confidence that their party’s presumptive nominee, President Joe Biden, would be able to defeat former President Donald Trump. Before Biden left the race, 39 percent of Americans – regardless of who they support – said he stood a chance at winning the election.
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PBS NewsHour
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational television programming to public TV stations across the United States. Established in 1969 and beginning operations in 1970, PBS is headquartered in Virginia and serves around 350 member stations nationwide, including U.S. territories like Guam and Puerto Rico. It is funded through federal appropriations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. PBS is known for its commitment to educational content and cultural programming. It offers a variety of shows, including children's programming like *Sesame Street*, cultural series such as *Masterpiece Theatre*, and public affairs programs like *PBS NewsHour*. PBS also produces acclaimed documentaries, including *NOVA* and *Frontline*. The organization provides digital content through its website and streaming services, ensuring broad access to its programming. PBS emphasizes local relevance while maintaining national standards for educational quality, making it a trusted media institution recognized with numerous awards.
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