Latest California Healthline Stories
Travel Ban Spotlights U.S. Dependence On Foreign-Born Doctors
One in four doctors practicing in the U.S. is an international medical doctor. Many foreign-born doctors practice in parts of the country where there are doctor shortages.
Q&A: Efforts To Extend Health Coverage To Undocumented Immigrants
California state Sen. Ricardo Lara talks about progress and setbacks in the Trump era.
California Withdraws Bid To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Buy Unsubsidized Obamacare Plans
State lawmaker says he was worried the Trump Administration would use information on those who purchased plans to try and deport them.
Fear Of Deportation, Hate Crimes Reportedly Threaten Mental Health Of Young Californians
Teachers and health professionals report post-election depression, anxiety and stress in young immigrants and minorities.
Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal y las elecciones
Más de 138.000 niños ya han sido inscriptos en los programas de salud médica y dental gratuitos de California. Ana B. Ibarra, reportera de KHN, habla sobre éste y otros temas en Radio Bilingüe.
Immigrant Health Care Under Cloud Of Uncertainty
With Trump headed for the White House, many immigrants in California are worried not just about their legal status but about their health care options.
Newly Covered By Medi-Cal, Undocumented Children Also Seek Dental Care
Some dental clinics are expanding their hours to meet demand, but can an already stressed system satisfy the needs of children who haven’t seen a dentist in years?
California’s Healthy Kids Programs Fade As Undocumented Children Gain Access To Medi-Cal
The now-redundant subsidized insurance programs have served tens of thousands of children over 15 years.
‘More At Peace’: Interpreters Key To Easing Patients Final Days
But more training is needed for such translators to do their jobs well, without miscommunications and misunderstandings.
Mejor Acceso Al Medi-Cal Para Los Niños Indocumentados
Casi 134.000 niños inmigrantes en California sin papeles ahora reciben beneficios de salud completos del gobierno debido a una ley del estado que expande su cobertura.