July 31, 2019
Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.
July 25, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
The California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture put out a notice this week, warning people to take steps to prevent disease while interacting with animals at state and county fairs.
July 23, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
California health officials are considering sanctioning 10 counties for not recruiting enough mental health professionals. It’s part of a broader effort to fix the lack of providers for low-income patients, especially in rural areas.
July 19, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Activated charcoal is popping up on restaurant menus across California, but doctors say it’s not as healthy as it’s made out to be.
July 15, 2019
Transgender individuals often face significant hurdles trying to navigate the health care system and access hormonal, mental health therapies and surgical procedures.
July 12, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
The majority of people who request lethal prescription drugs under the End of Life Option Act are white. Experts and health workers say the disparity is due to limited access to hospice care in non-white populations and varying beliefs about death.
July 12, 2019 | Scott Rodd
The proposal would eliminate so-called personal belief exemptions for parents who do not want to immunize their children. Failure to vaccinate could result in a penalty deducted from families’ benefits.
July 11, 2019
State-funded “Health Navigators” help uninsured and undocumented people access the state’s expanding public health system, despite often unfounded fears that using the benefits will get them into trouble with immigration authorities.
July 10, 2019
(AP) — A California proposal aimed at limiting high medical bills from emergency room visits stalled Wednesday, with the author saying opposition from hospitals was insurmountable this year.
July 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Starting in January, California will allow undocumented people between age 19 and 26 to apply for full health coverage under Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid. It’s part of the state’s broader plans to get everyone insured.
