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Health Care

Heads Up Parents, Your Kid’s Flash Drive Might Be A Vape

April 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

E-cigarettes come in all shapes and sizes, and some shapes are targeted toward kids. The California Department of Public Health want parents to be on the lookout for flavored tobacco products

Golden State Killer Case Brings Up Past Trauma For Sexual Assault Survivors

April 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The Golden State Killer has been linked to at least four dozen rapes throughout California. Police now have a suspect in custody. While the news brings relief to some, it also triggers fear and anxiety for those who’ve experienced sexual trauma.

Environment

Despite E. Coli Decline On American River, Unhealthy Levels Still Prompt Caution While Swimming

April 24, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Last year the American River in Sacramento was put on California's list of impaired waterways because of elevated E. coli levels. Even though the most recent tests reported were all safe, county officials encourage caution on the river.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Mental Health Advocates Request Resources For Black Neighborhoods

April 24, 2018 | Jen Picard

Dr. Kristee Haggins is an African-centered psychologist and has ideas on how specialized mental health care could benefit black communities affected by violence.

Food and Sustainability

E. Coli Cases In Alaskan Prison May Lead To Source Of Contaminated Lettuce

April 23, 2018 | Julia Mitric

Federal investigators are looking for the origin of an E. coli outbreak stemming from romaine lettuce that's sickened 53 people in 16 states. A food safety attorney says cases at an Alaskan prison may help investigators track the pathogen's source.

Health Care

Police Shooting Billboard Marks Shift In Public Health Conversation

April 23, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The #RestInPower campaign is part of a broader effort to combat violence and give voice to communities that are often shut out. The nonprofit behind the movement says it's about health, not politics.

State Government

Universal Coverage Bills Move Forward, With Questions

April 17, 2018 | Ben Bradford

A bill that would expand health care coverage to undocumented adults has moved forward in the California state Assembly.

Health Care

Why Stephon Clark's Death Is Having Serious Mental Health Impacts — Especially On His Brother Ste’Vante

April 10, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

In Sacramento’s communities of color, many residents are already experiencing the daily stress of poverty, hunger and violence. Mental health experts say this combined with acute trauma, such as the Clark shooting, can spur a psychological crisis.

Health Care

Should California Regulate Cost Of Health-Care Services? Proposed New Law Would Put State In Charge Of Pricing.

April 9, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Health advocates and labor groups are pushing for a plan they say would lower health care costs, but pusback from physicians and insurance providers is already springing up.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

UC Davis MIND Institute Turns 20

April 4, 2018

One of the leading research facilities for understanding and treating autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders holds a free open house.