Placer County Local News: Health


All Local Health News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

California Local Pin Marker From KQED...

12/07/2023
Although the federal government is providing four free COVID tests per month, that’s not the only way to get them. Aetna and Blue Shield of California members can be reimbursed for up to eight at-home tests per month, while Kaiser Permanente is offering discounts on tests.

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12/06/2023
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With the recent announcement of local pharmacy closures, the Tahoe Forest Pharmacy is experiencing a significant increase in prescription requests. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead, so the team can accommodate the volume.

California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

12/01/2023
Hackers stole data this week from Blue Shield of California. Historically, this type of data has sometimes wound up for sale on what’s known as the dark web, the part of the internet not typically included in search engine results.

California Local Pin Marker From Voice of San Diego...

11/30/2023
A member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has asked that the county wait until 2025 to implement pending state policy around conservatorships. The policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, makes people suffering from severe addiction eligible to receive conservatorships.

California Local Pin Marker From SFGate...

11/29/2023
Two miles of public beach were closed in Laguna Beach following a spill of 94,500 gallons of sewage. Orange County is testing water to determine when the beach will be safe to reopen.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

11/28/2023
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

11/27/2023
California and Florida took starkly different approaches to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows that more Floridians died per capita of COVID than did Californians.

California Local Pin Marker From New York Times...

11/27/2023
Seven times as many patients have been admitted to the trauma unit at UC San Diego Health since the Trump administration raised the height of the border wall to 30 feet in California. The hospital also notes that 23 people have died in falls from the wall since 2019.

California Local Pin Marker From EdSource...

11/21/2023
A UC Davis study suggests that some people might get headaches from drinking wine due to an antioxidant, quercetin, that affects alcohol metabolism. This antioxidant is healthy on its own but can sometimes spur headaches when mixed with alcohol.

California Local Pin Marker From Sacramento Bee...

11/15/2023
The state will offer a free mental health app beginning Jan. 1 for people ages 13-25. It is currently being tested in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

California Local Pin Marker From Capital Public Radio...

11/09/2023
People wait about 40 minutes on average in California for emergency care, compared to 25 minutes nationally. In Sacramento County, wait times can be as long as 84 minutes during the holidays.

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11/07/2023
An evaluation of 34 adult prisons in California by the Office of the Inspector General found that 11 provided inadequate medical care and 23 provided adequate care. None were deemed proficient, the top designation.

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11/05/2023
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Patients requiring urgent care services can “get in line” prior to arriving at Tahoe Forest Urgent Care clinics in Truckee and Tahoe City using an online tool called On My Way.

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11/05/2023
Image for display with article titled Woods Apothecary Academy of Healing Arts Now Open

Woods Apothecary, a source of natural remedies in South Lake Tahoe, just opened a new workshop space and storefront at 2264 Tahoe Blvd.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

11/05/2023
California’s population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.

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11/02/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Forest Health System Welcomes New Physician

Travis Hays, MD, has joined the Primary Care team at the Tahoe Forest Multi-Specialty Clinics in Tahoe City.

California Local Pin Marker From Daily Democrat...

11/02/2023
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but among boys and girls, the likelihood is the same.

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10/31/2023
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Placer County public health officials confirmed the death of a Lincoln man over age 65.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

10/31/2023
California kids have some of the lowest-ranked dental health in the United States, with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Here’s a look at the problem and what’s being done to address it.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

10/25/2023
After years of isolation and virtual classes, young professionals in California’s workforce are reportedly struggling with greater mental health challenges and burnout. If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.