Health CareTech Helps Northern California's Vision-Impaired Gain IndependenceFebruary 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaDevices that read text aloud can make it easier for people with vision loss to live and work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOnly 7 Percent Of Californians Lack Health Insurance, National Study SaysFebruary 23, 2018 | Rich IbarraThe National Center for Health Statistics study indicates that almost 29 million Americans lack health insurance — a big improvement compared to nearly 49 million in 2010.
Health CareKids And Pot: How One Emergency Room Is RespondingFebruary 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaPediatric marijuana cases can be hard to diagnose in the emergency room, but physicians say they're seeing more of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana CustomersFebruary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Finds U.S. Rural Areas Have Higher Infant Mortality Rates Than Urban AreasFebruary 19, 2018 | Rich IbarraA new study by the National Center for Health Statistics finds babies born to mothers in rural areas are at greater risk of infant mortality than those in urban settings in the U.S. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia’s Mental Health Physician Shortage Is Bad, And Getting Worse, Study FindsFebruary 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new study from UC San Francisco shows that, if current trends continue, there will be 41 percent fewer psychiatrists than needed in California by 2028. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPaint Companies' Ballot Initiative Would Hand Lead Paint Removal Costs To The StateFebruary 16, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerThe courts have ordered three paint companies to pay $600 million to help remove lead paint from homes in 10 California cities and counties, but the case isn’t exactly closed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill You Be My Individual Man-Date? And Other Health Policy ValentinesFebruary 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Health Society, a D.C.-based networking group for young policy professionals is offering a Starbucks gift card to whoever produces the “nerdiest” Tweets with the hashtag #healthpolicyvalentines.
Health CareMost Sex Trafficking Victims See A Doctor At Some Point. Experts Say Clinics, Hospitals Can Help End The Abuse.February 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaTrafficking has historically been seen as a law enforcement issue, but clinics and hospitals are starting to play a role in identifying and helping victims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHealth Workers Step Up To Help Victims Of Human TraffickingFebruary 13, 2018 | Cody DrabbleDoctors and nurses are playing a larger role in identifying and intervening with victims of human trafficking. Health reporter Sammy Caiola looked into how health professionals are helping to provide information and resources to trafficking victims. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
