Uncovered CaliforniaCalifornia Could Insure Many More People — But It Will Come At A PriceJanuary 31, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers received a first look Friday at the costs tied to an ambitious plan to provide health insurance for more California residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Neighborhood Leaders Celebrate Progress Following Drop In Black Child Death Rates, Ask For More SupportJanuary 30, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaNew data from the Sacramento County Child Death Review Team indicates that the rate of African-American child deaths was roughly 55 per 100,000 in 2016 — down 32 percent from 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareYour Brain On Exhaust: New Study Shows Pollution Could Increase Obesity Risk In KidsJanuary 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia kids living in traffic polluted areas may be at higher risk for obesity than those who grow up around clean air, according to new research from the University of Southern California.
Health CareCalifornia Hospitals Strive To Comply With New Homeless Patient Laws, But Say Lack Of Resources Makes It ToughJanuary 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new California law requires hospitals to find homeless patients a place to stay and offer them a meal, clothing and other services before discharging them. Hospital staff say it’s well-intended, but easier said than done. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHere Are California's New Laws To Address The State's Opioid CrisisJanuary 16, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAbout two-thirds of last year’s big pile of bills designed to tackle the opioid crisis became law. Here’s what they do.
Health CareHow Governor Gavin Newsom’s Plan To Identify Early Childhood Trauma In Kids Might Make Healthier, Smarter StudentsJanuary 14, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaTeachers and medical professionals say screenings could improve academic performance and prevent chronic illness down the line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCovered California Executive Director Discusses 2019 Health Care PrioritiesJanuary 14, 2019 | Cody DrabblePeter V. Lee with Covered California joins Insight to respond to the health care budget proposals unveiled last week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Proposes $144 Billion California Budget With Focus On Education, Building ReservesJanuary 10, 2019 | Chris Nichols | Sammy Caiola | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom’s first proposed budget follows former Gov. Jerry Brown’s pattern of allocating billions of dollars in reserves while making large investments in early childhood development, education, healthcare and emergency readiness. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDoctors Hope 'Precision Medicine' Program With Veterans Could Change How We Treat PatientsJanuary 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA growing number of researchers are pushing ‘precision medicine’ — a new approach where doctors draw on a patient’s history and DNA to find the best treatment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US Officials Declare End To Outbreak From Romaine LettuceJanuary 9, 2019(AP) — U.S. health officials are declaring an end to a food poisoning outbreak blamed on romaine lettuce from California.
