Former science and health reporter for The Scientist and The Times-Picayune. Evans holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in English and a BS in biology from Penn State.
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Over more than half a century of working on health legislation, Edward Kennedy scored many victories, missed some opportunities and never realized his dream of universal health care.
Sep 17, 2010
Physician-geneticist Francis Collins led the Human Genome Project, and now, as director of the National Institutes of Health, his mission is to improve the nation's health system, starting with individual patients.
Apr 05, 2010
This brief explainer examines the number of uninsured illegal immigrants, where they go for health services and how they would fare if current health reform proposals pass.
Oct 23, 2009
For more than two decades, David Nexon has had a voice in the health policy debate. Now, as senior executive vice president of Advanced Medical Technology Association, which represents the medical device manufacturers, he's working to ensure that any health care overhaul doesn't squash innovation.
Jul 09, 2009