Health CareLady Gaga Foundation Wants More Mental Health Resources For California TeensMay 31, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaLady Gaga’s nonprofit worked with a California commission to survey young people, and found that almost half do not know where to turn for mental health support.
Uncovered CaliforniaUninsured Small Businesses Hope For Affordable Health Care Under California GovernorMay 30, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaMany California entrepreneurs struggle to pay for insurance. But they could get a boost under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest proposals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaThe Waiting Game: When Hospitals Say No, Where Can Uninsured Patients Find Surgery?May 23, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCounty health programs and federally funded community clinics generally make up the safety net for people without insurance. But when an ailment requires surgery or other complex treatment, patients are forced to get creative or wait it out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaGavin Newsom Turns To Obamacare Playbook To Reach Hard To Insure And Hard To CountMay 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaWith potentially more than $100 million in funding at stake, California is trying out some unusual strategies to encourage hard-to-count populations to participate in the census and exploring ways to link them with other public outreach efforts.
Uncovered CaliforniaHealth Care Plans For Undocumented Californians May Be Scaled BackMay 16, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers could be scaling back proposals to expand Medi-Cal coverage to all Californians regardless of immigration status, after a Senate budget subcommittee approved funding for only undocumented young adults and seniors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezYour Questions About Measles And Vaccinations In California, AnsweredMay 14, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaDo adults need measles booster shots? Can infants be vaccinated? And what's a vaccine injury? We asked for your questions about the California measles outbreak. Here's what we found out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaNewsom’s Latest Health Care Proposal Includes More Help For Covered California Consumers, Less Money For The UndocumentedMay 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to universal health care goals, but some advocates say his revised budget proposal falls short, particularly for the undocumented. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLessons Learned From California's Effort To Tighten The Childhood Immunization LawMay 8, 2019NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with California state Sen. Richard Pan. Pan is also a pediatrician, and he was one of the leaders of the effort to force parents to vaccinate their children.
Great Question!What Questions Do You Have About The Measles Cases In California?May 7, 2019There have been at least 40 confirmed measles cases in California this year. Let us know what you want to know about the infectious disease and our health care reporter will work to find you answers.
Health CareMedical Cannabis Patients Could Use The Drug At Hospitals Under New California BillMay 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState doctors can’t prescribe cannabis, but a new bill could allow patients with medical cards to use their own cannabis while in the hospital.
