Health CareCalifornia DMV And Donate Life California, 10-Year Partnership Saves LivesJuly 26, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonThe California Department of Motor Vehicles and Donate Life California's 10-year partnership has registered 13.2 million people as organ, tissue and eye donors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBig Tobacco Raises $17 Million To Oppose California Cigarette Tax IncreaseJuly 25, 2016 | Chris NicholsThe tobacco industry recently raised $17 million to defeat Proposition 56 on the state's November ballot. Prop 56 would raise the cigarette tax in California by two dollars a pack. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPigeon 'Whisperers' Use Birds To Track Lead PollutionJuly 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis researcher has used pigeons to track lead pollution in New York City and plans to do the same in California cities and agricultural areas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Unveils Rate Hike for 2017July 19, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCovered California insurance rates will increase by an average of 13.2 percent when open enrollment begins in the fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSurvey: California School Kids Safer, Depression Risk ‘High’July 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceDrug and alcohol use dropped among students in California and school safety increased, according to the results of a statewide survey. But the report shows two indicators of depression risk are "at disturbingly high levels." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Mental Health Organizations To Receive $13 Million BoostJuly 18, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonThe California Department of Public Health will award $13 million to organizations focused on serving the mental health needs of underserved communities.
Health CareOpioid Bill Reframes Addiction As A Health Problem, Not A CrimeJuly 13, 2016The Senate bill, an amalgam of more than a dozen proposals, will expand access to medication-assisted treatment. It also will encourage police to send drug users to treatment rather than to jail.
Health CareCalifornia Cancer Centers Selected For Program To Improve Care, Lower CostsJuly 6, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonTwo Northern California cancer centers have been chosen to participate in a nationwide initiative to provide better health care and cost savings for cancer patients.
Health CareNew School Immunization Requirements Now In EffectJuly 5, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonBeginning July 1, parents will no longer be able to use their personal or religious beliefs as a reason not to vaccinate their children.
Health CareMaternal Care in California Shows Gains, Room for ImprovementJuly 5, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMaternity care in California is better for some than others, according to a report by California Health Care Foundation.
