Three Planned Parenthood Clinics Shutter Because Of Low Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rates
Officials say they chose clinics where there were other options for patients close by.
Capital Public Radio:
Three Northern CA Planned Parenthoods Closing
California's recently approved budget includes tens of millions of dollars for community clinics, which could potentially go to Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. However, CEO Kathy Kneer says that money won't be allocated until next year and they needed to cut costs this year. (Schilling, 6/29)
In other news from across the state —
The Bakersfield Californian:
Clinica Sierra Vista Named Nonprofit Of The Year For 32nd Assembly District
Clinica Sierra Vista, a large chain of clinics for low-income residents, was named Nonprofit of the Year for the 32nd Assembly District this week by Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield. “Nonprofits like Clinica Sierra Vista fill a vital healthcare need in our community,” Salas said in a news release. “For a generation, Clinica Sierra Vista has demonstrated a commitment to delivering quality rural health care and providing hundreds of health-related jobs throughout the region." Clinica started out in 1970 as a small, rural health program and has since grown to be one of the largest, comprehensive migrant health center systems in the state, offering medical, dental and behavioral health care in Kern, Fresno and Inyo counties, the release said. (6/29)
East Bay Times:
Sutter Health Walk-In Care Clinic Opens In Walnut Creek
Sutter Health opened a new Walk-in Care clinic at 2878 Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek on Thursday. Located in the Orchards shopping center, the clinic offers a new option for fast, convenient care for everyday illnesses and health needs in a stand-alone storefront that is easily accessible. The clinic is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., with reduced hours on almost all major holidays, ensuring that patients can get same-day care close to where they live, work, shop or play. Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, the clinic can provide a range of medical services. They can treat common illnesses, conduct health screenings, provide vaccinations and perform routine and sports physicals. They can also approve refills for many common medications. (Tyska, 6/30)
Orange County Register:
Cristianitos Fire: Smoke Advisory Issued For Orange County, Children Should Remain Indoors
Air quality regulators will decide early Friday, June 30, whether to extend a smoke advisory for Orange County, after residents were urged to stay indoors Thursday as the Cristianitos fire spewed harmful particulates into the air. The advisory is in effect through Friday morning, when the South Coast Air Quality Management District will again assess weather conditions and fire containment, said district spokesman Sam Atwood. (Perkes, 6/29)
Ventura County Star:
Shigella Illness Lawsuit Filed Against Souplantation
On Tuesday, the same day a Souplantation in Camarillo reopened after a voluntary closure brought by a surge of shigella cases, a lawsuit was filed over the illnesses. Ventura County Public Health officials said Wednesday they've found 11 cases of illnesses involving the shigella bacteria among customers who ate at the restaurant. An additional case involved a restaurant employee. Five of the 12 people had been hospitalized, said Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin, adding that an exact source of the illnesses has not been identified. (Kisken, 6/29)