Health CareMany Uninsured Unaware Of Insurance SubsidiesOctober 22, 2015 | Katie OrrA majority of California consumers are aware of the state’s health insurance exchange. But many uninsured people don’t know they can get help paying for insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePharmacists Push For Greater Role In Medication ManagementOctober 21, 2015 | Katie OrrHealth professionals say most Americans don’t take their medication as prescribed. Now California pharmacists want a larger role in solving the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMenopausal Status Good Indicator Of Mammogram FrequencyOctober 20, 2015 | Katie OrrFindings from a California researcher helped inform the American Cancer Society’s new breast cancer screening guidelines.
State GovernmentRight-To-Die Law Faces Delays, ChallengesOctober 19, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters celebrated when a bill allowing for physician-assisted suicide in California was signed into law. But the tactics used to pass the law will likely delay its implementation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia To Big-League Ballplayers: Stop Chewing TobaccoOctober 13, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers have taken the first step toward accomplishing something Major League Baseball could never do: Stop players from stuffing those big wads of chewing tobacco into their mouths during games.
State GovernmentBrown Rejects Tax Credits, Medi-Cal BillsOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown rejected a host of Medi-Cal expansion bills and tax credits for everything from small businesses to food bank donors.
State GovernmentGovernor Approves Antibiotic Restrictions For California LivestockOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsStarting in 2018, California’s livestock industry will no longer be allowed to give regular, low doses of antibiotics to healthy farm animals under a bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Health CareMeasure To Repeal CA Vaccine Law Won't Be On BallotOctober 9, 2015(AP) - California voters won't be weighing in next year on a new stricter law requiring mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren.
State GovernmentBillionaire Steyer To Fund California Cigarette Tax EffortOctober 7, 2015 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters have rejected the last two tobacco tax measures they’ve seen on statewide ballots. But anti-tobacco groups hope the third time will be the charm thanks to some new financial firepower to counter industry opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudent Suicide Awareness Exhibit At Sac StateOctober 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceA unique exhibit of backpacks at Sacramento State Monday is intended to bring awareness to the issue of college student suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
