State GovernmentCalifornia Christian Group Supports 'Right-to-Die' BillMarch 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers will hear a bill this week that would allow physicians to prescribe medications that would speed the dying process for terminally-ill patients. A group representing over a million California Protestants says it now supports it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care10 Students At Two Elk Grove Schools Test Positive For Exposure To TuberculosisMarch 20, 2015Health Department officials say 10 students at two Elk Grove schools have tested positive for tuberculosis and will be further evaluated. None of the students are infectious.
State GovernmentNew Scrutiny For Brown's Retiree Health Care Proposal As Labor Talks BeginMarch 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerLabor negotiations will begin this month on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to overhaul retiree health care benefits for state employees. But a new report from the non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office says the governor’s proposal raises questions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Safety-Net Hospitals 'At Risk' Under Health System ChangesMarch 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThroughout California, many hospitals that serve mostly low-income patients face financial strains. Hospitals and economists say changes in the health care system are making the problems even worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLawmakers Consider Ways To Reduce Health Care DisparitiesMarch 12, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers are looking at ways to reduce disparities in the way people get health care.
State GovernmentElderly, Disabled Rally For Aid RestorationMarch 11, 2015 | Katie OrrDisabled and low-income elderly Californians say it’s time for the state to reinvest in them. They rallied at the state Capitol today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care300 Elk Grove Unified District Students To Be Tested For TuberculosisMarch 10, 2015 | Bob MoffittThree hundred Elk Grove Unified School District students at Franklin High School and Franklin Elementary will be tested for tuberculosis next week.
Health CareCovered California Looking At Ways To Reduce Burden Of High-Cost DrugsMarch 9, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says it’s answering a call from consumers and advocates to reduce the burden of high-cost drugs in its 2016 health plans.
Health CareMore Latinos And Young People Receive Health Insurance Through Covered CaliforniaMarch 6, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says its recent enrollment numbers show more Latinos and young people signed up this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInfant Dies Of Whooping Cough In San Joaquin CountyMarch 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA three week old infant in San Joaquin County has died of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The state is experiencing an epidemic of the disease. There were more than 11,000 cases in California last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
