Three Million Californians in Some Stage of Health Care Enrollment as Deadline NearsMarch 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California has announced that almost 2 million people are newly enrolled in either Medi-Cal or private insurance as of the end of February. Hundreds of thousands more have finished applications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
21 Students At Grant High School Exposed To TuberculosisMarch 13, 2014Health officials say 21 students at a Sacramento high school appear to have been exposed to tuberculosis.
Davis Moves Closer To E-Cigarette BanMarch 12, 2014 | Steve MilneThe Davis City Council last night took the first step toward banning electronic cigarettes.
California Campaign Touts Benefits of Reading to Small ChildrenMarch 12, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia lawmakers helped launch a new state advertising campaign aimed at getting parents to vocally interact more with their babies and toddlers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Highest in Health Exchange Sign-Ups So FarMarch 11, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFederal data show more people in California have picked a plan through a health insurance exchange than in any other state.
Davis Considers Adding E-Cigarettes To Smoking BanMarch 11, 2014 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to come out with regulations for electronic cigarettes. And Davis may soon join a growing group of cities writing their own regulations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Expert: Health Insurance Shoppers Should Consider Out of Pocket CostsMarch 10, 2014 | Pauline BartolonePeople looking for health insurance have just three weeks left to sign up or they’ll face a tax penalty. One expert says consumers can avoid surprises by considering the total costs associated with health plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In-Person Health Insurance Sign-Ups In SacramentoMarch 7, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento area residents who plan to sign up for health insurance before the enrollment deadline can do so in-person this Saturday.
Low-Income Communities Hit Hardest By InfluenzaMarch 4, 2014Povery-striken, densely packed neighborhoods in the Sacramento region were hit hardest by this year's flu, according to a newspaper analysis.
Study: Oral Hygiene Can Save Patients' LivesMarch 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA study at a Sacramento-area hospital has revealed that basic dental hygiene among hospital patients can significantly reduce the incidence of pneumonia. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.