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‘A punch in the stomach’: Families and providers react to new Missouri medication bans for trans youth

Brandon Hill, Interim President & CEO at Vivent Health, shared with St. Louis Post-Dispatch that “the legislation prevents people from accessing life-saving care and reinforces prejudices that lead…

What to know to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Vivent Health Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton about reducing harm when using drugs, having access to Narcan, how to identify an overdose, and…

‘All lives have value’: Harm reduction organizations discuss resources on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton spoke with CBS58 about the resources Vivent Health offers to assist with harm reduction efforts.

What rules and regulations about gender-affirming care could mean for the future of medical care in Missouri

Vivent Health Chief Medical Officer Leslie Cockerham, MD, MAS spoke with The Kansas City Beacon on the future of medical care in Missouri regarding gender-affirming care.

Hallie Jackson NOW – May 1 | NBC News NOW

Vivent Health Interim President and CEO Brandon Hill spoke with NBC’s Hallie Jackson about the latest AG ruling on transgender health care in Missouri and the temporary hold…

The Record with Mark Maxwell (April 27, 2023)

Vivent Health Vice President of Operations Tawnya Brown, speaks with KSDK – 5 On Your Side News Political Editor Mark Maxwell about the Missouri AG’s ruling on transgender…

Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for trans adults this week

Vivent hHalth Interim President & CEO Brandon Hill speaks with NPR about the latest ruling in Missouri targeting the transgender community.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s restrictions on gender-affirming care will affect adults

Vivent Health Interim President and CEO Brandon Hill met with STL Public Radio to discuss Missouri’s new ruling and how these rules restricting transgender-related health care will affect…

Narcan’s over-the-counter availability could help prevent overdose deaths in Milwaukee

WUWM– Milwaukee’s NPR interviewed Vivent Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer Bill Keeton on the latest FDA approval for Narcan over-the-counter accessibility.

Narcan availability increases in Milwaukee, concerns remain for underserved residents

Bill Keeton, Chief Advocacy Officer at Vivent Health, speaks with CBS58 about the FDA’s approval for over-the-counter access to Narcan.