Health CareApplying to Study Medicine Abroad? Some Look to CubaAugust 25, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThere’s a one in four chance that your doctor went to medical school outside the U.S. Dozens of Americans in recent years have chosen to do that in Cuba. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Patient Tests Negative For Ebola VirusAugust 21, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUPDATE: Aug. 22, 7 A.M. - Health officials announced that a Sacramento patient has tested negative for the Ebola virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Approves Birth Control Access BillAugust 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerA bill that would require health insurers in California to provide free coverage of all FDA-approved birth control methods has passed the Assembly on a party-line vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Patient Isolated While Being Tested For EbolaAugust 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe Sacramento Ebola case is unconfirmed, but public health personnel have isolated the patient.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Enters Final Two weeksAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrIn just two weeks the California legislature will adjourn for the rest of the year. That means lawmakers have to act fast to finish their work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Scrambles To Clear Medi-Cal Applications BacklogAugust 18, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe State of California says it’s working as fast as it can to process a backlog of 400,000 Medi-Cal applications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDeath Of Robin Williams Sparks Conversation On Suicide Prevention, Mental IllnessAugust 14, 2014 | Marnette FederisBeloved actor's death highlights need for more education, resources, support for those struggling with mental illness.
Health CareAdvocates Want Law To Prevent Estate Recovery For Low-Income Health BenefitsAugust 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth care advocates are concerned about a California law that allows the state to claim assets of deceased people who received health care through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Bills To Address Health Costs, Provider Access Move Through LegislatureAugust 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth advocates say a handful of bills moving through the California legislature address concerns about "narrow provider networks." Health insurers oppose the measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDiaper Bill Provokes BacklashAugust 11, 2014 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker is dealing with some major backlash after proposing a bill to subsidize diapers for poor families. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
