State GovernmentDemocratic Lawmakers Introduce Single-Payer Health Care Bill Inclusive To All CaliforniansFebruary 27, 2017 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a single-payer health care system for all Californians, including immigrants living in the state illegally.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmaker Calls For Transparency With Doctors' Probation RecordsFebruary 27, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA state lawmaker wants patients to be able to know if their doctor has been put on probation by the Medical Board of California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareTo Pay Or Not To Pay - That Is The QuestionFebruary 24, 2017With the future of Obamacare up in the air, many consumers are wondering if they must comply with the tax requirements related to the law, including whether to pay the penalty for being uninsured.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Vagina Monologues Takes On A Politically (And Emotionally) Charged ClimateFebruary 22, 2017Three Sacramento non-profits take on domestic violence and sexual assault in a unique production of the Vagina Monologues. The director of the production and representatives from three non-profits join us in studio to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAt Matsui Health Care Town Hall, A Lot Of Preaching To The ChoirFebruary 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerWith Congress on recess this week, voters who support or oppose President Trump have the chance to get some face time with their local representatives. Sacramento Democrat Doris Matsui held a town hall meeting on health care Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Look Into An ACA-Created Teaching Health CenterFebruary 15, 2017Teaching health centers were created under Obamacare to address primary care physician shortages in rural and underserved areas. Two graduating doctors are now faced with the decision to stay or leave. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill They Or Won't They? Physician Participation In End Of Life Option ActFebruary 8, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonPhysicians must now decide whether to assist patients asking for an end-of-life drug under the state’s new aid in dying law. But how does a doctor decide if they should participate in the practice? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSouthern California School Closes Due To Contagious IllnessFebruary 3, 2017(AP) - A Southern California school is closed due to a contagious gastrointestinal illness that may be norovirus.
Health CareNumber Of Heroin Poisonings Has Doubled For Some Age Groups In CaliforniaFebruary 1, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonData released by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows that 20- to 29-year-olds have had more heroin overdoses than any other age group since 2012.
