Castro Valley, CA|News|
‘I Try To Stay Strong': CV Mom Struggles To Get Diagnosis For Son's Developmental Problems
The boy and his mother are trapped in a loop of specialists and health care systems.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Bird Flu Tests Are Hard To Get. So How Will We Know When To Sound The Pandemic Alarm?
A Stanford University doctor has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Could it be bird flu?
Sacramento, CA|News|
Heat Rules For California Workers Would Also Help Keep Schoolchildren Cool
“Our working conditions are students’ learning conditions.”
Sacramento, CA|News|
California Becomes Latest State To Try Capping Health Care Spending
California's annual health care economy is worth $405 billion.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Dealing With Aggression In People With Dementia: New Help
More than 16 million unpaid caregivers — primarily family members and friends — help people with dementia. UC DAVIS has free online training
Sacramento, CA|News|
‘So Much Death': Lawmakers Weigh Stricter Speed Limits, Safer Roads For Pedestrians
“I go to sleep, and I’m like, ‘It’s just a dream, it’s just a dream.’ And it’s not.”
Across California, CA|News|
Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding States With Abortion Restrictions
California and other states that protect abortion rights could benefit from attracting more doctors.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
After A Child's Death, California Weighs Rules For Phys Ed During Extreme Weather
The child died during an excessive heat warning, when people were advised to avoid strenuous activities and limit their time outdoors.
Sacramento, CA|News|
First Responders, Veterans Tout Psychedelic Drugs As California Debates Legalization
A CA bill would legalize psilocybin mushrooms; mescaline; MDMA, the ingredient in ecstasy; and dimethyltryptamine, a psychoactive tea.
Across California, CA|News|
California-based Amgen Plows Ahead With Costly, Highly Toxic Cancer Dosing Despite FDA Challenge
A doctor can “go off-label” and alter the dosage, but most are leery of doing so.
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Tries Tough Love By Tying Welfare To Drug Rehab
“We’re giving them the opportunity to engage in something, without requiring sobriety, to hopefully get on a path to recovery.”
Sacramento, CA|News|
California Floats Extending Health Insurance Subsidies To All Adult Immigrants
The state is facing a projected budget deficit for next year of anywhere from $38 to $73 billion. Significant spending cuts seem inevitable.
Sacramento, CA|News|
‘Breaking A Promise': California Deficit Could Halt Raises For Disability Workers
These workers provide daily, hands-on caregiving to help children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Bird Flu Is Bad For Poultry And Dairy Cows. It's Not A Dire Threat For Most Of Us — Yet
Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country.
Sacramento, CA|News|
California Is Investing $500M In Therapy Apps For Youth. Advocates Fear It Won't Pay Off.
With little pomp, California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services to youths.
Castro Valley, CA|News|
California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening With $25 Minimum Wage Law
“Layoffs, reductions in premium pay rates, reductions in non-wage benefits, reductions in hours..."
Across California, CA|News|
Black CA Doctor Sues State Over Implicit Bias Training In Health Care
A Black anesthesiologist who has practiced for 50 years calls the training divisive and has sued to stop it.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Gov. Newsom Wants Voters To Approve Billions More To Help The Homeless. Will It Help?
The $6.4 billion bond issue would be repaid by $310 million annual payments out of the state's general fund.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Health Care Is Front And Center As Newsom And DeSantis Go Mano A Mano
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will debate this week.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Beyond Insulin: Medi-Cal Expands Patient Access To Diabetes Supplies
California wants to ensure all diabetes patients get “the care they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.”
