Health CareAs Oak Park Gets More Access To Diabetes Screening, Residents Say Additional Resources Are NeededJuly 12, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaDiabetes is prevalent in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood. A new UC Davis clinic will provide free access screening and counseling, but some residents say it's part of a larger problem.
Health CareCalifornia Students, Teachers Will Continue To Wear Masks When They Return In The FallJuly 9, 2021 | Kris HooksCalifornia students and teachers will continue to wear masks indoors when school starts in the fall because state health officials said they would not be able to ensure proper physical distancing.
Health CareAs California Pushes To Eliminate Immigrant Detention Centers, New Report Shines Light On Detainee DeathsJuly 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAs more information comes out about poor conditions in immigrant detention centers, California advocates are pushing for an end to these facilities.
Health CareThe COVID-19 Delta Variant Is In Northern California. Here’s What You Need To Know.July 2, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaThe delta variant of the coronavirus is more contagious than the original strain, experts say, but California health officials say it mostly poses a threat to those who are unvaccinated.
Health CareCalifornia To Provide Health Insurance For Undocumented Residents Over 50 Following Toll Of COVID-19July 1, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAll income-eligible adults over age 50 will be able to sign up for Medi-Cal next year, regardless of immigration status, under the state’s new spending plan.
Health CareUC Regents Say Doctors Must Be Able To Provide Gender-Affirming Care At Religiously Affiliated Partner HospitalsJune 24, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSome religiously affiliated hospitals prohibit abortions and gender-affirming surgeries. A new UC policy says surgeons with privileges at those hospitals must be able to perform these procedures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs California Drops COVID-19 Guidelines, Masking Still Important To Protect Unvaccinated, Experts SayJune 24, 2021 | Janelle SalangaCalifornia’s masking guidelines allow fully vaccinated people to go maskless in several indoor settings. But there are still plenty of reasons that you — and the people around you — can benefit from wearing masks, according to public health experts.
Health CareCalifornia Fought For Obamacare And Won. What’s At Stake?June 20, 2021In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
Health CareCalifornia Launches Digital Vaccination CardJune 18, 2021 | Scott RoddThe system would allow immunized residents to have a virtual backup of their physical card. The technology that would allow businesses to scan and verify the digital cards is still being developed.
Health CareWhat Changes, What Stays The Same As California ReopensJune 15, 2021 | Steve Milne | Emily Zentner | Chris Hagan | Sammy Caiola | Mike Hagerty | Janelle SalangaA lot changes on June 15, when California officially reopens. Here's a look at the new rules for businesses and individuals, and what things are staying the same for now.
