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I’m interested in how health care policy impacts Sacramento and California, who gets access to care and the issues facing health care providers.
It’s no secret that health care in the United States is complicated. My hope is to shed light on stories of people trying to get care and the experiences of those providing treatment.
I believe that all people can and should be truth-seekers, and I can’t do this reporting without the help of the community.
Is there a story about health care in Sacramento that you think should be told? Please reach out!
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July 13, 2023
Data released one year after the launch of 988 shows a 28% bump in contacts. Mental health experts say more infrastructure is needed to respond to mental health crises.
June 27, 2023
California is performing almost 500 more abortions per month than in the months before the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Researchers hypothesize the increase could be people coming to the state, plus increased abortion access for Californians.
June 20, 2023
The Yolo County District Attorney challenged a court-appointed doctor’s finding of incompetence, and called for a jury to weigh in. Carlos Reales Dominguez interrupted the proceedings, pleading guilty and asking for forgiveness.
During a visit to UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento-born U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra celebrated the “Good Food as Good Medicine” program, and shared thoughts on artificial intelligence, legal weed and more.
June 12, 2023
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would raise wages for a distressed health care workforce. Rural hospitals and counties say they’re under enough financial strain as it is.
June 1, 2023
In an open letter, California’s head of STD control urged doctors to be vigilant about mpox spread in their communities. Sacramento’s LGBT Community Center has events scheduled all month to increase vaccination rates.
May 22, 2023
In a court hearing Monday, Carlos Reales Dominguez’s public defender argued his client was not mentally competent to stand trial. Dominguez tried to interject multiple times during the proceedings, telling the judge he wanted to represent himself.
May 17, 2023
During the pandemic, many people received the maximum in food aid through CalFresh. Now that the COVID emergency benefits have ended, they’re adjusting to a world with record inflation and some are relying on food banks to meet their needs.
May 12, 2023
Though the budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion, Newsom said he does not plan to dip into the state’s rainy day fund, instead proposing a mix of funding delays, cuts and renewing a tax on health insurers.
May 10, 2023
Hundreds of unionized health care workers rallied at California’s Capitol to call on the state to invest more in education for nurses, and compel hospitals to help in the fight.
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