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A Nevada County program, the HOME Team (Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement) provides housing resources and support for individuals facing homelessness.

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Trump Clawed Back Billions in Federal Health Grants. Here’s How Much California Is Losing

03/27/2025

The Trump administration clawed back hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to California health agencies, likely affecting investigations into disease outbreaks and other public health services.

Insurance Denials Can Devastate Mental Health Patients. California Is Considering How to Fix That

03/19/2025

‘Everybody’s been denied some form of care,’ said one California mental health advocate. Now, lawmakers are advancing new bills on behavioral health coverage.

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Scam Alert: Multiple Reports of Scammers Impersonating Tahoe Forest Health System Staff

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System has recently received multiple reports of scammers impersonating our employees and attempting to obtain personal information from patients. Their security staff has investigated the matter and can attest there has been no breach …

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Gateway Mountain Center Receives $1.1 Million Gift

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Gateway Mountain Center announced that longtime mental health practitioners Fred and Barbara Ilfeld, have donated $1.1 million toward Gateway's acquisition of a lodge on Donner Summit to serve as a nature healing center for youth from around …

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Nevada County’s Hope Ridge House Sparks Lively Community Debate

TRUCKEE, Calif. – It was standing room only at a community meeting hosted on Thursday, Feb. 6 by Nevada County to discuss a permanent supportive housing unit that the county may potentially buy in the Amstrong Tract of Truckee.

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Tahoe Forest Health Announces New President & CEO

NORTH LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Forest Health District announced the appointment of new President & CEO Anna Roth this week following an extended search. Roth is scheduled to begin her new position in March. She is the first person …

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Where Are All the Eggs? Bird Flu’s Spread Not the Only Culprit in Crisis of Global Proportions

IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California.The …

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Tahoe Food Hub: Revolutionizing Local Food Systems With Sustainability and Community Focus

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting …

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Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Residents living in and around the Truckee area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Sierra Bible Church will host this community …

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Changes Coming in January 2025 to Community Health Labs

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System's Community Health Labs (previously called Affordable Labs) is changing on January 2, 2025. This service aims to improve health outcomes, reduce wait times, and provide cost-effective options for individuals seeking lab tests.

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Widespread Cockfighting in CA Identified as Possible Source of Bird Flu Emergency

California may have more than a million fighting birds, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.

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Tahoe Forest Hospital Achieves Highest Level of Performance in the 2024 Maternity Care Honor Roll

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Hospital announced its recognition by the California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare for meeting or exceeding performance standards in key maternal health metrics for 2024. This recognition underscores our commitment to …

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Abortion Rights in California, Explained
But even in California, access to abortion services in many areas remains limited.
The California mental health crisis is tied to both homelessness and rising crime.
UPDATE: California’s Mental Health Crisis: How We Got Here
The making of Gov. Newsom's plan to help get mentally ill Californians into treatment.
Nevada County residents have options to consider in the pursuit of better mental health.
Finding Peace of Mind
Find help from these websites, telephone hotlines and organizations
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
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Dirty Water: California Faces a Water Contamination Crisis
In a state that declares water a “human right,” more than 2 percent of its residents have no drinkable water.
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