America Still Needs Jimmy Carter’s Health Care Agenda—Even If It Flopped
His failings on healthcare damaged Carter's presidency, but his focus on cost containment was right — then and now.
A look at Jimmy Carter's work in global health, how he helped destigmatize hospice care
One of former President Jimmy Carter's top accomplishments is his contribution to global health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Carter's legacy and how the former president helped destigmatize hospice care.
Jimmy Carter leaves behind a global public health work legacy
During and after his presidency, Jimmy Carter spent years working to advance global public health, including helping to nearly eradicate one disease.
How Jimmy Carter transformed America’s relationship with the Middle East
One of the world’s most complex regions hosted the humble Southerner’s biggest triumph and most stinging defeat, as seen on front pages of The Washington Post.
Here’s where you can view pieces of Jimmy Carter’s political legacy in Kentucky
On Thursday, the Historical Society posted on Facebook that staff are honoring former President Carter and sending condolences to his family.
How Jimmy Carter changed views on hospice care
President Jimmy Carter served as an example to countless patients with a terminal illness and their families as they decided whether to pursue hospice care.
What to know about Jimmy Carter's health before his death at 100
Jimmy Carter died at age 100, his office confirmed on Dec. 29, 2024, in a statement to NBC News.The oldest-living former ...
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Jimmy Carter obituary: former US president who dedicated his life after office to peace, human rights and global health
The Nobel prizewinner worked tirelessly with wife Rosalynn Carter to eradicate Guinea-worm disease.
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Jimmy Carter Worked to Eradicate the Vicious Guinea Worm Parasite, Slashing Cases by the Millions
The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, left a lasting public health legacy
Disease-prevention efforts organized by the late former president drove cases of the torturous parasitic illness, Guinea worm ...
‘He set a high bar.’ Bostonians mourn former president Jimmy Carter at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.
Images of Carter and Kennedy illuminated the center’s walls, highlighting the years of collaboration and occasional rivalry ...
Who Are Jimmy Carter's Children? He Leaves Behind 3 Sons and a Daughter
Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100, leaving four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was the ...
Presidents club convening to honor Jimmy Carter at contentious moment for the exclusive group
It’s the world’s most exclusive fraternity and, on Thursday, all five members of the so-called presidents club will gather to ...
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Late President Jimmy Carter Founded FEMA, Department of Education
FEMA and the Department of Education play a significant role in campus safety. Learn about their histories and President ...
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Celebrate Jimmy Carter's remarkable life and contributions with our new book
He devoted himself to global health, peace and democracy. From humble beginnings to historical figure, Jimmy Carter influenced polices and politics in the United States and beyond from the 1960s ...