Insight With Vicki GonzalezBreaking Down The Rise of Sexually Transmitted Diseases In CaliforniaOctober 31, 2016The rate of sexually transmitted diseases in California is increasing rapidly. Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric diseases at the UC Davis Children's Hopsital, shares facts and statistics STDs in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFree Health Clinic Provides Dental, Vision CareOctober 28, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA local non-profit is hosting a free medical clinic at Cal Expo that will treat thousands of people this weekend.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Rules About Violence Against Health Workers Could Become A ModelOctober 26, 2016New workplace health rules in California would go beyond existing safety standards by requiring private health care facilities to develop specific plans to mitigate risks of violence against workers.
Health CareSexually Transmitted Disease Spike In CaliforniaOctober 25, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonState health officials say cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are at a 20-year high in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCDC Announces Changes To HPV Vaccine Dose RecommendationOctober 24, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new recommendation from the federal government may change how many doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine kids should receive.
Health CareSaturday: Get Rid Of Unwanted Prescription DrugsOctober 21, 2016 | Bob MoffittBetween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. you can dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications at one of 4,700 collection sites nationwide.
Health CareGolden Gate Bridge To Hire More Officers To Prevent SuicidesOctober 17, 2016(AP) - Five new officers will be hired to patrol the Golden Gate Bridge specifically to search for people looking to jump to their death.
Health CareCalifornia Needs More Spanish-Speaking And Latino DoctorsOctober 17, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCalifornia has a shortage of doctors. The Latino Physicians Needs Assessment survey shows Latinos account for five percent of all doctors in the state. Whites make up over half of California's physicians.
California CountsProposition 55 May Be Good Politics, But Is It Good Policy?October 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerShould rich Californians pay higher state income taxes to fund schools, health care and other programs? Voters said yes four years ago. Now, with the budget healthier, the question is whether to extend taxes that supporters vowed would be temporary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
