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Provence is usually sunnier than this. I woke up one morning for my usual early sketch and pain-au-chocolat run, to the sound of heavy rain against the cobbles. We were heading to Nice that mornin...
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From CalMatters...
CA Indoor Heat Rule Put on Fast Track
After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect.
California Sent a Mentally Ill Man to a State Hospital. Then It Charged Him $760,000
California State Hospitals can bill patients for the care they receive during confinement. The charges often run in the tens of thousands of dollars, putting vulnerable people in debt for years.
Can Californiaâs Health Care Providers Help Solve the Stateâs Homelessness Crisis?
Taking advantage of new state funds, some California healthcare providers are starting to offer what their homeless patients really need: housing.
From CapPublicRadio...
A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Mosquitos (and West Nile Virus)
It's mosquito season, and West Nile virus has been detected in Yolo, Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties. CapRadio presents a guide to staying safe.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Yolo Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile
On June 26, the Yolo County Mosquito Vector Control District reported mosquitos sampled from Dunnigan tested positive for the West Nile virus.
Drinking Water of Almost a Million Californians Failed to Meet State Requirements
Almost 400 suppliers, two-thirds in communities of color, donât meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.
âTotal System Breakdownâ: California Firefighters With PTSD Face a Workersâ Comp Nightmare
Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workersâ comp morass to pay for it.
COVID Frequently Asked Questions
As COVID infections increase, CapRadio provides answers to frequently asked questions.
From Daily Democrat...
Yolo County Measles Cases Reported
The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency announced two local confirmed cases of measles.
The California Maternity Wards That Are Staying Open
Over the last decade, nearly 50 maternity wards have closed across California, with more than half shutting down in just the last four years.
Why CA Families Are Getting a Tax Surprise for Health Care
For families seeking affordable health insurance, the stateâs health insurance marketplace, Covered California, can provide major relief. But if theyâre not careful, they can get hit by an unexpected federal tax bill.
Sacramento City Council Approves Electric Appliance Plan
In its May 14 meeting, the Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a plan to encourage residents and businesses to replace gas appliances with electric.
Counties Prepare for Mosquito Season
Mosquito vector control agencies are preparing for mosquito season in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties.
Verge Evictions Highlight Need for More Inclusive Practices in Sacramento Arts Scene, Artists of Color Say
Dozens of members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, including vocational nurses, social workers, kitchen and janitorial staff, picketed outside the Sutter Center for Psychiatry
From Los Angeles Times...
Bill Would Allow Arizona Abortion Providers to Practice in California Temporarily
Newsom-backed bill would allow Arizona abortion providers to practice in California as the Republican-led state restricts access.
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.
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 Davis Enterprise...
Supervisors Discuss Local Medi-Cal Health Coverage in County
In their April 9 meeting, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors discussed the plight of 17,000 local Medi-Cal recipients who are scrambling to find new primary care providers by May 1.
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.
First 5 Yolo Celebrates New Welcome Baby Program
After its first year in operation, First 5 Yolo reports on the progress of its Welcome Baby program.
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.
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.
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 The California Aggie...
New Epilepsy Unit Offers Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Methods
Cutting-edge technology at UC Davis allows patientsâ seizure activity to be carefully analyzed, leading to more effective interventions.
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.
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