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From Los Angeles Times...
H5N1 Bird Flu Infects California Dairy Cows
H5N1 bird flu has been reported in three California dairy herds.
From CalMatters...
Should California Community Colleges Offer Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing? Universities Say No
Lawmakers approved two bills to allow some community colleges to provide bachelor’s degrees in nursing. That’s setting up another conflict with the California State University, which already offers these bachelor’s degrees.
From CapPublicRadio...
Respiratory Problems in South Sacramento Under Investigation
CapRadio reports on an air monitoring program seeking to determine the cause of respiratory illnesses in South Sacramento.
Health Care in California: How the State Made Almost Everyone Eligible for Coverage
Almost everyone in California has health insurance. That trend reflects about a decade and a half of policymaking designed to expand access to health care. The state’s average uninsured rate has dropped from nearly one in four Californians in 2009 to less than one in ten today.
These Middlemen Say They Keep Drug Prices Low. California Lawmakers Don’t Buy It
Pharmacy benefit managers attempt to negotiate cost savings for insurers. California is considering new rules that would require them to pass their discounts on to consumers.
Millions of Californians Have Medical Debt. It Wouldn’t Hurt Your Credit Under Proposed Rules
About 4 in 10 Californians are carrying medical debt. Lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prevent that debt from affecting credit scores.
Lawmakers Say Newsom Staff ‘Inflated’ Cost of Failed Health Care Bills
A trio of California Democratic lawmakers say they’re frustrated by high cost estimates that helped kill their health care legislation. Did the Newsom administration inflate the numbers to quietly kill the bills?
They Delivered 5,600 Babies. They Blame California Rules for Putting Them Out of Business
Birth centers are popular options for families who want to deliver a baby outside of a hospital. Nineteen of them closed in California in the past decade, deepening the state’s maternity care crisis.
Sacramento Teens Experiencing Vaping Addiction
There's an increase of Sacramento area teens becoming addicted to nicotine.
From Daily Democrat...
Cache Creek and Lake Washington Health Advisory Issued
A health advisory has been issued by Yolo County health officials noting toxic algal blooms in Cache Creek and Lake Washington.
From The Sacramento Bee...
West Nile Cases in Yolo County
Two human cases of West Nile virus requiring hospitalization have been confirmed in Yolo County.
Dangerous Herbicide Used on California Crops Banned
The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
A Look Back at the Hottest Recorded July
A look at the hottest July ever recorded in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and what's to come.
A Soil Fungus That Can Kill Is on the Rise in California: What to Know About Valley Fever
About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs. A recent outbreak was traced to a music festival in Kern County.
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.
West Nile Cases in Yuba and Stanislaus Counties
The first two human cases of West Nile virus this season were reported in Yuba and Stanislaus Counties.
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 California’s Health Care Providers Help Solve the State’s Homelessness Crisis?
Taking advantage of new state funds, some California healthcare providers are starting to offer what their homeless patients really need: housing.
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.
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, don’t meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.
‘Total System Breakdown’: California Firefighters With PTSD Face a Workers’ Comp Nightmare
Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workers’ comp morass to pay for it.
COVID Frequently Asked Questions
As COVID infections increase, CapRadio provides answers to frequently asked questions.
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 state’s health insurance marketplace, Covered California, can provide major relief. But if they’re 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
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 Newsom’s new ad blasts GOP efforts to make it harder for people to leave states with abortion bans and seek treatment elsewhere.
California Sets Nation’s First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
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