August 30, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
One California lawmaker is determined to increase price transparency in the drug industry. Plans and their negotiators say it’s an unnecessary burden.
August 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Veterans are about 22 percent more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the population, according to research from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
August 23, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Everyone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.
August 16, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Nationally, Native American young adults have higher suicide rates than any other group.
August 16, 2018
There is a Valley Fever travel alert until the end of August for a number of California cities, including Sacramento, Modesto and Redding.
August 15, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
There’s a push to revamp California’s mental health service network using smartphone apps and online therapy, but some advocates say it’s a questionable use of taxpayer dollars.
August 12, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
The lack of mental-health professionals in rural areas, combined with geographic isolation, puts residents at heightened risk for suicide.
August 10, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Dignity Health is donating $1.2 million to fund the city’s Winter Homeless Triage Center through November.
August 9, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Visits to California hospital emergency rooms continue to rise, lengthening wait times and straining staff. A new report looks at which patients are seeking care this way and why.
August 2, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
Women’s health groups in California say expecting mothers with low-risk pregnancies should think twice before opting for a caesarean section.
