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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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August 10, 2023
The proposals focus on strengthening rental protections and building more affordable housing — from developers who pay fair wages.
August 8, 2023
Sacramento County DA Thien Ho sent a letter Monday to city leaders, threatening legal action if they don’t address the “public nuisance” of homeless encampments. Mayor Darrell Steinberg pushed back, urging the DA to bolster and expand services.
August 7, 2023
A number of confounding factors, including long wait times for state hospitals, could delay rehabilitation for Carlos Dominguez. Victims’ families are still eager for answers and resolution.
July 27, 2023
A jury is tasked with deciding whether 21-year-old Carlos Reales Dominguez would be able to understand his criminal trial and assist in his defense. A court-ordered psychologist says Dominguez is a “textbook example” of someone with schizophrenia.
July 25, 2023
Over 100 health care workers picketed at the Sacramento Arden-Arcade hospital campus, joining unionized workers across the state. Some workers say Kaiser is refusing to ameliorate a shortage that has persisted for a decade.
In the first renewal period since the start of the pandemic, Sacramento County shed 21% of its Medi-Cal cases, close to the statewide average. Advocates and community workers say the county needs to do more to make sure people don’t lose coverage.
July 19, 2023
California has almost completed distribution of Android tablets to all incarcerated people, a program aiming to ease communication and promote rehabilitation. Prisoners inside say it has changed the culture, but related costs can add up.
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.
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