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California Public Health Officials: When Planning Holiday Vacations, Keep Zika In Mind
Travelers to popular tourist destinations, such as Mexico and Puerto Rico, are still at risk of contracting the virus.
About 40 Percent Of Fresno County Children Living In Poverty
In a wide-ranging scorecard released by the nonprofit organization Children Now, Fresno County received two out of five stars for education, 2.5 stars for health and three stars for child welfare and economic well-being.
Though Questions Remain, Many Say Mental Health System Failed Man Fatally Shot By Police
As the Santa Cruz community tries to figure out exactly why Sean Arlt, a mentally ill man, was shot to death by police, many turn their on a lack of mental health and behavioral services.
Women Seek Out IUDs As Contraception Access Under Trump Remains Uncertain
Without the contraception mandate in the health law — which has saved women $250 a year on average — women would likely have to start paying a co-pay to get birth control.
Attorney For Kids Infected At Dental Clinic Investigates Whether Procedures Were Necessary
He said his clients appear to have undergone excessive treatment at the clinic in order to bill the Medi-Cal system.
Sutter Medical Center Named One Of America’s Best Cardiovascular Hospitals
Sutter Medical Center was one of only two California hospitals to be recognized under the category of “teaching hospitals without cardiovascular residency programs.”
UC Body Donation Program Bucks Shortage Trends With Modest Increase
“It’s a way for people to give back,” said Aron Davis, director of the UC Davis body donation program, where about 35 to 40 new applications arrive monthly.
Treatment Rates Not Keeping Pace With Rise In Depressed Teenagers
The number of teenagers diagnosed with depression rose significantly between 2005 and 2014 but many are being left untreated.
Glendale Adventist Touts Culture Of Safety After Nabbing Top Grade By Nonprofit Group
Leapfrog Group factors in a number of criteria from 30 categories, including rates of errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
Watchdog Group Asks Judge To Halt Anthem’s Attempt To Switch Consumers’ Health Plans
Anthem is moving to shift 500,000 Californians to plans that offer no coverage for out-of-network care.