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Health Plans, Pharmacy Middlemen Push Back Against California Drug Pricing Bill

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.

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Rural Suicide

Why Veterans Face Heightened Suicide Risk In Amador County And Other Rural Areas

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.

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20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.

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.

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Rural Suicide

Native American Tribes In Amador County Lean On Ancient Medicine To Combat Suicide

August 16, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Nationally, Native American young adults have higher suicide rates than any other group.

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Drought, Wildfires Stir Up Valley Fever Fungus, Prompting Travel Alert For California Cities

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.

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New Google-Backed Plan To Spend California’s Mental Health Dollars Is Raising Eyebrows

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.

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Rural Suicide

Where Are The Psychiatrists? Amador County And Rural California Hit Hardest By Physician Shortage.

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.

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Sacramento’s Newest Homeless Shelter Was Set To Close, Then This Local Hospital Stepped Up

August 10, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Dignity Health is donating $1.2 million to fund the city’s Winter Homeless Triage Center through November.

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Emergency Room Visits, Wait Times On The Rise In California

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.

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With C-Section Rates At A High, Patient Advocates Want Pregnant Women To Speak Up

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.

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