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Health Care Feature Stories
City-Sanctioned Needle Exchange Program Strives to Reduce Blood-Borne Illness
Feb 1, 2012An independent program in the City of Sacramento works to keep blood-borne illness at bay by giving away sterile needles to drug users. But needle exchange isn't allowed in other parts of the county.
Dealing with Diabetes
You can listen to this powerful one-hour documentary online anytime, in full or in parts. You'll find video profiles, slideshows and links to diabetes resources in this special web section.
African Tree Focal Point of Healthy Eating Campaign
Oct 24, 2011A group in Yuba County hopes the Moringa tree, which nourishes people in Africa, will help the obese here lose weight.
Dina's Diary - Journey of a Cancer Survivor
This award-winning documentary tells the story of Carmichael resident Dina Howard's bought with breast cancer over the course of one year, between Thanksgiving holidays. Dina's very personal account first aired in 2006. Listen online
Opting Out: Community Immunity and the Choice to Vaccinate
Aug 29, 2011California is still seeing a whooping cough outbreak. But some parents are opting out of vaccinations. In some areas, the number of unimmunized compromises what health officials call "community immunity."
Latest Health Care News
Diabetes is Costly in California; Prevention is Complicated
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Treating lifestyle-related health conditions comes with a high price, and the state's Medi-Cal system is paying it. State health leaders share strategies about how to prevent type-two diabetes.
Care for Diabetics on Medi-Cal Costs Billions
Monday, February 13, 2012Diabetes and diabetes-related care costs California’s major health plan for the poor billions of dollars.
Health Department Says No Evidence Fatal Disease is Mad Cow
Friday, February 10, 2012Two cases of an extremely rare and fatal brain disorder closely related to Mad Cow Disease have been diagnosed this week in Marin County.
New County Health Officer Faces Big Challenges, Advocates Call for Partnerships
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Today is the first day on the job for Sacramento County’s new public health officer. She’s responsible for keeping almost a million and a half people free of disease. Difficult budget times won’t make the job easy.
UC Davis Teams Up to Research E.Coli in Food
Thursday, February 02, 2012UC Davis is putting food safety experts on a path to help eradicate E.Coli from the food supply.
Court Ruling, Facebook IPO Jolt California Budget
Wednesday, February 01, 2012Some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug. Right now, the California state budget might feel like both.
Rising Health Costs a Root Cause of Labor Strikes, UCLA Expert Says
Wednesday, February 01, 2012Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California went on strike yesterday. One expert says this is not the first time health workers are walking out over benefits, and it may not be the last.
City-Sanctioned Needle Exchange Program Strives to Reduce Blood-Borne Illness
Wednesday, February 01, 2012An independent program in the City of Sacramento works to keep blood-borne illness at bay by giving away sterile needles to drug users. But needle exchange isn't allowed in other parts of the county.
Other Recent Health Care News
Sac County's Health Officer-To-Be Discusses Access, Disparities, Chronic Disease and more
Monday, January 23, 2012Dr. Olivia Kasirye will become Sacramento's new Health Officer pending confirmation by the Board of Supervisors on February 7. Currently the El Dorado County Health Officer, Kasirye received her medical degree in Uganda and her masters at UC Davis.
Curbing The Stigma Of Mental Illness
Monday, January 23, 2012Sacramento County is launching an anti-stigma campaign designed to reduce the stigma and discrimination that accompany mental health problems. Interim program director Jane Ann LeBlanc and mental health advocate Andrea Hilerman-Crook explain.
Insight: Pension Reform Initiative / Infertility Study / Singing Saxtress
Monday, August 1, 2011We talk pension reform with players on both side of what may become a heated debate in the 2012 election. UC Davis scientists have linked infertility to genetics. The Singing Saxtress Ava Lemert performs in our studio.
Insight: Loss of Large Predators / Mammography Study / State Fair Poster Art / The Kimberly Trip
Friday, July 29, 2011Women and doctors should think twice about expensive mammography tests, according to a new study. Will the decline of large predators disrupt food chains? Two top rock poster artists in town for the State Fair. The Kimberly Trip performs in-studio.
Insight: SacPress / Medication Adherence / Ethiopian Infanticide / Ottmar Liebert
Tuesday, July 5, 2011David Watts Barton discusses what's in the news. Many Americans aren't taking medication properly. Levi Benkert talks about about rescuing children from tribal infanticide in Ethiopia. And Ottmar Lieberman plays nouveau flamenco guitar in our studio
Insight: Public Safety Cuts / Rabies Survivor / Leo McElroy / Misner & Smith
Monday, June 20, 2011Meet the UC Davis doctor who treated 8-year-old Precious Reynolds. She had a mysterious case of rabies and, against the odds, survived. Also, political journalist and analyst Leo McElroy on his new memoir. And, musical duo Misner and Smith.
Insight: State Redistricting / Consider the Conversation / Andy Frank Honored / Charlie Bamforth
Monday, June 13, 2011We'll talk with Stan Forbes about how the Redistricting Commission came up with its proposed maps for new state congressional districts. Also, a documentary about end-of-life care debuts in Folsom. Plus, UC Davis professor honored and we talk beer
Insight: Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan / Hank Shaw / Anne Frank Play / Sac Jazz Festival
Friday, May 27, 2011A government program offers an option for some people with pre-existing conditions to get health insurance. Also, local food blogger releases first book. Plus, B Street Theatre takes on new play about Anne Frank. And, the Sac Jazz Festival begins.
Sacramento Violence Intervention Program (SVIP) is a collaboration between The Effort and Kaiser Permanente. The hospital-based peer intervention program aims to help injured youth and reduce involvement with the criminal justice system.More Health Stories from NPR
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Toxic Town: A 3-Part Investigative Series
Wednesday, January 5, 2011The tiny, central California community of Kettleman City is located next to one of the country's largest toxic landfills. Many residents blame landfill toxins for the town's undrinkable water, health risks and birth defects. John Sepulvado reports.
Dina's Diary - Journey of a Cancer Survivor
Breast cancer survivor Dina Howard shares the story of her powerful, personal journey through treatment in this award winning documentary. She doesn't just talk about the ordeal. Dina documents her chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgeries.