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From Los Angeles Times...
Newsom Calls Out Republican Abortion Policies in New Ad Running in Alabama
California Gov. Gavin Newsomâs new ad blasts GOP efforts to make it harder for people to leave states with abortion bans and seek treatment elsewhere.
From CalMatters...
California Sets Nationâs First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the âErin Brockovichâ chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
From California Healthline...
In San Franciscoâs Chinatown, a CEO Works With the Community to Bolster Hospital
Chinese Hospital, located in the heart of this city's legendary Chinatown, struggles with many of the same financial and demographic challenges that plague small independent hospitals in underserved areas across the country.
From EdSource...
We Must Take Better Care of Our Home-Based Child Care Providers
These professionals provide essential services, but their pay and working conditions do not reflect their value, and their health suffers.
From Times Publishing Group...
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Awarded Grant
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley was awarded a $2M by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Measure N Passes and is Certified
The official vote count for Measure N in support of Watsonville Community Hospital passed and was certified on April 4 by the Santa Cruz and Monterey county elections departments.
From Lookout Local...
Proposition 1 Passed. Now What?
The passage of California Proposition 1 is leaving local mental health and homeless service providers with questions as to the impact in the count.
Homeless Infants and Toddlers Largely Unenrolled in Early Ed Programs
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.
Your Doctor or Your Insurer? Little-Known Rules May Ease the Choice in Medicare Advantage
Disputes between insurers and providers can lead to entire hospital systems suddenly leaving the plans.
Californiaâs Disabled Students Left Behind During Emergencies: âThey Just Werenât Ready for Someone Like Meâ
After bringing his story all the way to the University of California Board of Regents, a disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building in the 10-university system.
From KFF Health News...
At Stake in Mifepristone Case: Abortion, FDAâs Authority, and Return to 1873 Obscenity Law
Lawyers from the conservative Christian group that won the case to overturn Roe v. Wade are returning to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in pursuit of an urgent priority: shutting down access to abortion pills for women across the country.
2024 Health Rankings and Roadmaps Report Ranks Santa Cruz
Local reaction to the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute's "Health Rankings and Roadmaps" 2024 ranking for Santa Cruz County.
Live Oak Childrenâs Crisis Center Construction Begins
The County of Santa Cruz is remodeling the two story office building at 5300 Soquel Avenue in Live Oak with conference rooms, family spaces and other amenities for youth in crisis and expand the Health Services Agencyâs substance use disorder and mental health services.
California Attorney General Boosts Bill Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led effort to offer protection to patients squeezed by health care bills.
Santa Cruz Planning Commission Approves Contested Dispensary
The cannabis dispensary specializes in providing medical marijuana to patients with serious diseases and will be allowed to do business in the city of Santa Cruz after the Planning Commission approved its application.
Santa Cruz County Makes Plans for Opioid Settlement Funds
Santa Cruz County officials are making plans for the millions of dollars allotted to the county as part of the settlement of various lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors in 2019 and 2021.
San Francisco Voters Pass Police & Drug Ballot Measures
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.
Study Finds Almost 50% of San Francisco Drug Users Not Residents
A report of a 12 month study which ended in February indicates almost half of those cited for drug usage were not residents of the city, leading to questions about city approaches to drug addiction.
From CapPublicRadio...
Antidepressant Prescriptions to Young People Surged During the Pandemic
The monthly rate of antidepressants being dispensed to young people increased about 64% more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.
California Hospitals, Advocates Seek Stable Funding to Retain Behavioral Health Navigators
Health providers and addiction experts warn the funding structure is unstable for a California initiative that steers patients with substance use disorder into long-term treatment.
âFourth Waveâ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth
The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the opioid epidemic's "fourth wave," which is not only placing drug users at greater risk but is also complicating efforts to address the nation's drug problem.
Coalition Plans Federal Lawsuit Over Pesticide Exposure
Pesticide reform activists and legal experts held a news conference in Watsonville outlining mounting evidence for a lawsuit theyâre preparing to file against Californiaâs Department of Pesticide Regulation for civil rights violations against farmworkers.
Watsonville Hospital, Second Harvest Partner to âNourishâ Local Community
Harnessing their collective expertise, two nonprofits in South Santa Cruz County have joined forces to provide resources to families in need and fight against regional inequities.
Faceoff Between Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health Shows Hazards of Industry Consolidation
For weeks, Anthem Blue Cross enrollees who receive health care from the University of California were in suspense, as the health system and one of its largest insurance partners struggled to reach a new contract.
All This Rain Could Invite Mosquitoes Into Your Backyard
While temperatures arenât warm enough for mosquitoes to run rampant, nowâs the time to prevent breeding grounds.
New Eligibility Rules Mean Nearly 2 Million on Medi-Cal Can Now Save for a Rainy Day
Nearly 2 million Medi-Cal enrollees can now accumulate savings and property without limitations and still qualify for the state's health insurance program for low-income residents.
She Opened a Business to Deliver Babies. California Policies Drove Her Out of the Country
Midwives provide many of the same services as doctors in low-risk pregnancies. A new UCSF study highlights obstacles they face doing business in California, especially when serving patients with Medi-Cal insurance.
Bankrupt California Hospital Left a Health Care Desert. Two Medical Groups Move to Reopen It
The closure of Madera Community Hospital created a new health care desert in a community that already had fewer doctors per capita than other parts of the state. UCSF and Adventist have a plan to reopen it.
From SF Gate...
UCSF Health Slated to Acquire Two Historic San Francisco Institutions
Change is coming to Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Maryâs Medical Center.
Is Housing Health Care? State Medicaid Programs Increasingly Say âYesâ
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment thatâs exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans.
California Universities Are Required to Offer Students Abortion Pills. A Lot Just Donât Mention It
One year after California became the first state to require its public universities to provide the abortion pill to students, basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking.
As Climate Hazards Converge, More Californians Are Living in Harmâs Way
When wildfire smoke and extreme heat combine, they create âa synergistic effectâ or an âadditional burdenâ on peopleâs health, researchers say.
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