Placer County Health Articles

More than 30 states require insurers to provide some level of coverage for kids’ hearing aids. California isn’t one of them, and Gov. Newsom for the second time has vetoed a bill to close that gap.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has made lowering the cost of prescription drugs a signature health care issue, but he rejected a bill to cap what diabetics pay for insulin. His reasoning: California is working on a different solution.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. There's a mushroom sprouting in the Lake Tahoe Basin that's poisonous and may cause health issues for both humans and pets, according to a press release from Barton Health. "Barton has...

States across the United States are banning the practice of billing kids for the cost of their foster care. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar effort in California, citing costs to the state.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature mental health policies allow the involuntary treatment of more Californians with severe mental illnesses. Some fear the new laws will infringe on the civil liberties of people confined against their will.

Kaiser Permanente provides health care to more than 9 million Californians. A strike this week could affect patients at dozens of hospitals.

Truckee Lions hosts a free Community Health Fair on Sept. 30 at the Truckee Community Recreation Center with child safety seat inspections and installation; free dental checks and fluoride treatments; free health and vision screenings, free flu shots; free glasses …

Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for the community and its visitors.

Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern California saw a sharp increase in abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Now, workers at the clinics are creating a union.

The Truckee Host Lions Club will offer free family health screenings on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way.

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.

California collects a special tax on high incomes to fund mental health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change how the money is spent so a share of it can be used to fund housing for homeless people with mental …

Families whose children attend Lincoln elementary and middle schools have an opportunity to receive valuable, no-cost health services Sept. 24, at the Children’s Health Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glen Edwards Middle School.

E.coli bacteria was found in the water supply in an isolated area on Forest Service land in the Camp Richardson area and west of Camp Richardson.

California prisons are badly understaffed when it comes to doctors and psychiatrists. A new contract attempts to boost retention with substantial bonuses.

Nevada County Public Health Department is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases as reported by health care providers and congregate care settings. This is mirroring what is reported statewide in wastewater surveillance and hospital reports and is driven by new …

It’s a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now.