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USA TODAY
She asked for help. Her doctor dismissed her concerns
11 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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A pregnant mother's struggle with untreated depression became a lasting lesson in what can happen when patients don't feel listened to. Ken Alltucker, a national correspondent for USA Today, discusses new research on healthcare access and why women are more likely to report negative experiences with the healthcare system.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. Episode transcript available here. 
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