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Democratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a single-payer health care system for all Californians, including immigrants living in the state illegally.

Health Care

California Lawmaker Calls For Transparency With Doctors' Probation Records

February 27, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

A state lawmaker wants patients to be able to know if their doctor has been put on probation by the Medical Board of California.

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To Pay Or Not To Pay - That Is The Question

February 24, 2017

With the future of Obamacare up in the air, many consumers are wondering if they must comply with the tax requirements related to the law, including whether to pay the penalty for being uninsured.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

The Vagina Monologues Takes On A Politically (And Emotionally) Charged Climate

February 22, 2017

Three Sacramento non-profits take on domestic violence and sexual assault in a unique production of the Vagina Monologues. The director of the production and representatives from three non-profits join us in studio to discuss.

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Health Care

At Matsui Health Care Town Hall, A Lot Of Preaching To The Choir

February 20, 2017 | Ben Adler

With Congress on recess this week, voters who support or oppose President Trump have the chance to get some face time with their local representatives. Sacramento Democrat Doris Matsui held a town hall meeting on health care Monday.

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A Look Into An ACA-Created Teaching Health Center

February 15, 2017

Teaching health centers were created under Obamacare to address primary care physician shortages in rural and underserved areas. Two graduating doctors are now faced with the decision to stay or leave.

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Will They Or Won't They? Physician Participation In End Of Life Option Act

February 8, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Physicians must now decide whether to assist patients asking for an end-of-life drug under the state’s new aid in dying law. But how does a doctor decide if they should participate in the practice?

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Environment

Drought Increases Severity Of West Nile Epidemics

February 7, 2017 | Amy Quinton

A UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years.

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Southern California School Closes Due To Contagious Illness

February 3, 2017

(AP) - A Southern California school is closed due to a contagious gastrointestinal illness that may be norovirus.

Health Care

Number Of Heroin Poisonings Has Doubled For Some Age Groups In California

February 1, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Data released by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows that 20- to 29-year-olds have had more heroin overdoses than any other age group since 2012.

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