Health CareCalifornia spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even moreMay 11, 2022Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
Health Care‘If I get something from you I could die’: Some immunocompromised Cal State students feel left behind as COVID safeguards loosenMay 8, 2022With some campuses dropping mask mandates, immunocompromised students and staff weigh the risks of showing up.
Health CareCoronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?May 7, 2022Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
Health CareWhat to know around masks, testing, vaccinations as cases rise again in SacramentoMay 6, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCOVID-19 transmission is on the rise in Sacramento County. Here’s what’s still available — regardless of insurance or citizenship status — around testing, vaccinations and potential work leave.
Health CareCalifornia leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Health CareHere's what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Health CareReport: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. WadeMay 2, 2022A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
Health CareInterview: What wastewater samples tell us about COVID-19 spread in SacramentoApril 26, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe general manager at Regional San, the wastewater agency for more than 1.5 million people in Sacramento County, says COVID-19 levels in wastewater has increased in recent weeks, but still far below the winter omicron surge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInterview: A UCSF doctor calculates the risk of not masking up in public transitApril 24, 2022 | Randol WhiteAirlines, airports and many public transit systems have announced they’ll no longer require passengers to mask up. UC San Francisco professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRural counties in the North State struggle to find forensic nurse examiners to test rape kitsApril 23, 2022Sexual assault forensic examiners are struggling across California—especially in rural communities.
