Health CareWith pandemic protections gone, essential workers face omicron aloneJanuary 22, 2022Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again but this time, there is less government support. Economists say jobs in California’s low-wage sectors could take longer to recover.
Health CareNo way out: How the poor get stranded in California nursing homesJanuary 22, 2022In a parallel problem to patient ‘dumping,’ many poor nursing home residents find themselves stuck inside facilities and unable to return home.
Health CareThere's now a phone line to order your free at-home COVID testsJanuary 22, 2022The phone number — 1-800-232-0233 — follows the launch earlier this week of a federal website to order the tests.
Health CareExperts say omicron cases are falling in California but hospitalizations have yet to peakJanuary 21, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe sampling of human waste and other methods for tracking the spread of COVID-19 show an encouraging trend, but hospitalizations are reaching record levels and health care workers are struggling to keep up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith Roe v. Wade in limbo, California lawmakers unveil ‘abortion sanctuary’ packageJanuary 21, 2022 | Nicole NixonBills would expand access to abortion, strengthen patient privacy measures and make the procedure more affordable for both residents and non-Californians.
Health CareOmicron surge worsens teacher shortage, closing more California schools to COVIDJanuary 19, 2022The omicron variant of COVID-19 has hit California’s teacher workforce so hard that many schools are weighing closure and in some cases forced to dip into emergency days.
Health CareOmicron FAQ: How long does COVID-19 last in a room? Can cloth masks be safer? Can I reuse an N95 mask?January 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAs the pandemic has continued, and as omicron spreads, our understanding of the virus has changed. We asked a health expert to explain how it spreads, how long droplets stay in a room, and what you can do to improve a cloth mask (answer: not much).
Health CareAmid low COVID vaccine rates, more California children hospitalized in omicron surgeJanuary 17, 2022The number of California children diagnosed with COVID-19 during the omicron variant surge has “skyrocketed,” challenging earlier notions that the coronavirus largely bypassed children. Child vaccination rates are relatively low, and children who con
Health CareInterview: Sacramento County Office of Education works on pilot program to bring mental health clinicians to schoolsJanuary 17, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Megan ManataSacramento County is working on a new program to make schools in the system into “one-stop shops” with mental health for students by hiring social workers and clinicians to address the growing mental health needs of the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareReady for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you wellJanuary 17, 2022The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them.
