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Newsom Seeks to Cut Ties With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Access

03/06/2023
It’s not clear how the decision might affect those enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents, for which Walgreens is a key provider.

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Health

California Closes a Loophole

02/16/2023
As of Jan. 1, California joined 45 other states with next-of-kin laws that designate a surrogate to make decisions on a patient’s behalf—even if that person wasn’t specifically authorized by the patient before the medical situation arose.

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Leaving Prison Can Mean Homelessness, Overdose

02/13/2023
In January, California became the first state permitted to provide some benefits under Medicaid to incarcerated individuals—an effort to create a smooth transition from behind bars.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health

‘Whole Person Care’ Program Cut Hospital Visits

02/09/2023
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some Medicaid patients saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review.

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California Senate’s New Health Chair to Prioritize Mental Health, Homelessness

01/05/2023
State Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman of Stockton has been appointed chair of the state Senate's health committee. A licensed social worker, Eggman said she will make mental health care and homelessness front-burner issues.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health

Demand Has Quadrupled at Some California Abortion Clinics Since Roe Fell

12/30/2022
Women are making “traumatizing” trips across state lines for care. But California clinics say they can handle the demand.

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Explaining California in 2022: Our 10 Best Explainers of the Year

12/30/2022
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From immigration to crypto, 2022 was a year that took a lot of explaining and 'California Local' was there.

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Border Scramble

12/28/2022
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The Supreme Court is keeping in place, for now, Title 42 — the pandemic policy that OK’d migrant expulsions. California has yet to figure out how to meet the needs of an influx of migrants when it does go away.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Economy & Jobs Health

Many Families With Unaffordable Employer Coverage Now Eligible for Subsidies

12/22/2022
Under a new rule, if the cost of the workplace plan exceeds an affordability threshold, a family could qualify for financial aid to purchase insurance through Covered California.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health

Want to Email Your Doctor? You May be Charged for That

12/15/2022
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Health

Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot? Experts Weigh In.

12/14/2022
After a quiet flu season last year, influenza is now on the rise in California, and the state is in the "very high" category for virus transmission, according to the CDC.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Families & Children Health

After Changes to State’s Prenatal Testing Program, Women Report Delays

12/11/2022
In online pregnancy discussion groups, dozens of California women have detailed their long waits for results and the anxiety it has caused.

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Amoxicillin: Why the Popular Antibiotic Is in Short Supply

12/09/2022
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As a wave of respiratory illnesses spreads, a vital medicine goes out of stock.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Economy & Jobs Health

California Hospitals Had to Post Charity Care Rules Months Ago. Some Didn’t.

11/29/2022
To help patients who are financially strapped, California lawmakers decided to stiffen state requirements for hospitals to offer free or discounted care.

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Why Zero Traffic Fatalities Remains a Distant Goal

09/16/2022
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Here are some reasons why road deaths have been on the rise in California.

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Why Are Murder Rates High in Some Republican Counties?

09/06/2022
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Some of California’s ‘reddest’ counties suddenly have alarmingly high homicide rates. What’s going on?

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What the COVID BA.5 Variant Means for California

07/08/2022
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The most contagious version of COVID yet has arrived in California. Will it bring a new pandemic surge?

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Why Clarence Thomas Wants to Throw Out Your Rights

06/28/2022
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Part One of a two-part Explainer on what SCOTUS may do after overturning Roe v. Wade

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Nuclear Power in California: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

05/20/2022
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California could soon shut down its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon.

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Abortion Rights in California After SCOTUS Opinion

05/05/2022
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A leaked Supreme Court opinion draft reveals that Roe v. Wade will be overturned.

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