Unemployed Put Off Medical Care, Elective Procedures
Unemployed San Joaquin County residents who have lost their health care coverage are putting off health care needs and elective medical treatments. The county's 15.8% unemployment rate is expected to peak at 18% during the economic recession, according to University of the Pacific economist Jeff Michael.
- "When Health Takes a Back Seat" (Goldeen, Stockton Record, 4/12).