Across America|News|
In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
Babies born to mothers who used opioids during pregnancy represent one of the most distressing legacies of the opioid epidemic.
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Across California, CA|News|
Californians Without Health Insurance Could Pay A Penalty
Californians, be warned: A new state law could make you liable for a hefty tax penalty if you do not have health insurance next year.
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Hopes To Improve Care For People With Mental Illness Living On Streets
San Francisco Mayor Breed has promised to tackle her city’s homelessness crisis, a vexing situation involving drug abuse and mental illness.
Across California, CA|News|
Some Rejoice Over New CA Health Insurance Subsidies; Others Get Shut Out
Starting Jan. 1, California will offer financial aid to some consumers who buy health coverage through Covered California.
Across America|News|
The End-Of-Life Health Care Promises We Cannot Keep
“We want to give loved ones who are sick or dying everything we think they want ― but we can’t,” said Karnes, an end-of-life educator.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Books, Binders, Bleed-Control Kits: How School Shootings Are Changing Classroom Basics
The kits, a recent addition to the district northwest of Los Angeles, are equipped with tourniquets, compression bandages and gauze.
Across America|News|
When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame And Secrecy Make It Hard To Seek Help
While research is limited, a 2017 review of the literature found child-on-parent violence is likely a major problem that’s underreported.
Across New York, NY|News|
Among U.S. States, NY's Suicide Rate Is Lowest; How’s That?
Compared with the national rate of 14 suicides per 100,000 people in 2017, New York’s was just 8.1, the lowest suicide rate in the nation.
Augusta, ME|News|
Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic To Insurers In Obamacare Case
A ruling on the case, Maine Community Health Options v. United States, is expected in the spring.
Across America|News|
In Campaign To Stop Teen Vaping, 20 States Turn To Tried-And-True Remedy: Taxes
The World Health Organization estimates that a 10% rise in prices causes overall smoking rates to drop about 4% in high-income countries.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Wildfire, Floods, Extreme Heat: CA Prepares For Climate Change
The connection between climate and health was the topic of a recent panel in San Francisco at the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nashville, TN|News|
‘Food Pharmacies’ In TN Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
There’s a new question that anti-hunger advocates in Nashville want doctors and nurses to ask patients: Do you have enough food?
Across America|News|
Obamacare Back At The High Court — With Billions For Insurers On The Line
More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation’s health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case.
Across America|News|
Picking Health Insurance Is Hard; Here’s How To Be Smart About It
A group of economists found that most people will not make the best choice among the plans in front of them.
San Francisco, CA|News|
CA 'Warm' Hotlines Deliver Help Before Mental Health Crisis Heats Up
In October, the Mental Health Association of San Francisco warmline expanded beyond Northern California to cover the whole state.
Across America|News|
Analysis: Choosing A Plan From The Impossible Health Care Maze
There’s one issue that nearly every American can agree on: Our health care system is a mess and in need of dramatic overhaul.
San Diego, CA|News|
CA Hospitals Learn To Defuse Patient Violence Against Staff
Mary Prehoden, a nurse supervisor at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, was brutally attacked last year by a patient who was off medication.
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Postpartum Depression Than Other Moms: Report
Maternity Care Coalition, a Philadelphia nonprofit, strives to help black mothers identify and seek care for their postpartum depression.
Across America|News|
Website Errors Raise Calls For Medicare To Be Flexible With Seniors’ Enrollment
Congress, health care advocates and insurance agents worry enrollment decisions are being based on Path Finder's bad information.
Across California, CA|News|
Anthem Blue Cross Gets Flagged And Fined More Than Other Insurers
One of California’s largest health insurance plans has distinguished itself, and not in a good way.
