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Sacramento Group Works To Make Dance More Accessible For People With Autism
August 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Capital Dance Project, an offshoot of the Sacramento Ballet, is hosting a special performance this Sunday for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Vaccine Exemption Bill Wins Approval From California’s Medical Board
August 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
A controversial bill to increase regulation of medical exemptions from vaccinations won the support of the state’s medical board Thursday.
HIV Prevention Drug Could Become Available Without A Prescription In California
August 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
Medication that prevents HIV infection has been on the market since 2012, but patients say access is still a challenge. A California bill would allow pharmacists to dispense the drug and eliminate complicated insurance steps.
For Cash-Strapped Older Adults, A Costly Wait For Medicare
August 5, 2019
Californians in their 50s and early 60s often face sticker shock when trying to purchase health insurance through Covered California. New subsidies are expected to provide some relief.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?
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.
Fairgoers Should Take Caution Around Animals To Lower Chances Of Disease, State Officials Say
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.
California May Withhold Millions of Dollars From Counties For Being Short On Mental Health Providers
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.
That Charcoal Ice Cream Might Be Trendy, But Experts Say It’s No Healthier Than A Standard Scoop
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.
Being Uninsured Poses Unique Health Care Challenges For The Transgender Community
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.
California’s Aid In Dying Law Is Mostly Used By White People. Here’s Why.
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.
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Former Arkansas VA Doctor Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In 3 Deaths
August 20, 2019
A former pathologist was under scrutiny after being found drunk on the job. A review of his work found more than 3,000 misdiagnoses of patients.
The Downside Of Planned Parenthood Leaving The Federal Title X Program
August 20, 2019
NPR's Noel King speaks with Dr. Sarah Traxler, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood's North Central States, about the impact of losing Title X funding.
Planned Parenthood May Reject Federal Funds Over Changes To Title X
August 19, 2019
It appears some health care providers that offer birth control, such as Planned Parenthood, are going to withdraw from the federal Title X program. Changes to Title X take effect Monday.
News Brief: Afghan Bombing, Deadly Force, Title X Changes
August 19, 2019
A suicide bomber killed 63 people at an Afghan wedding. California's governor is expected to sign a bill regarding when police can use deadly force. Title X changes take effect Monday.
No Mercy: After The Hospital Closes, How Do People Get Emergency Care?
August 18, 2019
The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances.
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