Las sólidas tasas de vacunación infantil, un raro punto positivo de salud en estados complejos, están disminuyendo
By Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead
Defensores, médicos, investigadores, y funcionarios de salud pública temen que estos logros en algunos estados como Mississippi y Tennessee estén desapareciendo.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Drinking Water In LA Area Unsafe Unless Told Otherwise, Utilities Say: As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can prove otherwise. Toxic chemicals in drinking water after a fire pose risks ranging from temporary nausea to cancer, experts say. Read more from AP.
I’m Moving Forward and Facing the Uncertainty of Aging
By Judith Graham
Our “Navigating Aging” columnist sets off on a new phase in life with lessons she’s learned reporting on aging and health.
New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Care Decisions, Detention Centers
By Christine Mai-Duc
California has a few major changes coming to its health policy landscape in 2025. New laws that took effect Jan. 1 ban medical debt from credit reports, allow public health inspections of private immigration detention centers, and ban toxic chemicals in makeup.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Is Pink Fire Suppressant Harmful To Your Health?: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of pink fire suppressant have been dropped on Los Angeles hillsides and homes ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop the fires from spreading. The pink goop is generally a mixture of water, ammonium phosphate, and iron oxide. But is it safe? Read more from AP. Scroll down for more wildfire updates.
Midwives Blame California Rules for Hampering Birth Centers Amid Maternity Care Crisis
By Ronnie Cohen
Birth centers, where midwives deliver babies with emergency backup from hospitals, can offer an alternative for families as hospitals close maternity units. But the state’s stiff regulations and what many call a dysfunctional licensing process are hobbling new initiatives and forcing some facilities to shut down.
Voters Backed Abortion Rights but State Judges Have Final Say
By Bram Sable-Smith and Katheryn Houghton
Illustration by Oona Zenda
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts voters have elected indicate legal fights to come aren’t clear-cut.
Beyond Hard Hats: Mental Struggles Become the Deadliest Construction Industry Danger
By Katja Ridderbusch
The physical hazards of construction work have long been a focus of safety professionals. Yet attention on the psychosocial hazards is relatively new, with suicide and substance use soaring among male construction workers. Mitigating those risks requires more than hard hats, safety vests, and protective goggles.
Daily Edition for Monday, January 13, 2025
Pregnant And Live Near LA Wildfires? Take Extra Precautions Or Consider Leaving, Experts Say: After five days of an unrelenting firestorm in Los Angeles County, medical experts are warning that the area’s smoke levels pose unique risks to those who are pregnant and their fetuses. Read more from the Los Angeles Times. Plus, NPR explains why the smoke is so dangerous. Scroll down for more wildfire updates.
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
By Phil Galewitz
Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.
