Uncovered CaliforniaHundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?July 31, 2019Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.
Health CareFairgoers Should Take Caution Around Animals To Lower Chances Of Disease, State Officials SayJuly 25, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture put out a notice this week, warning people to take steps to prevent disease while interacting with animals at state and county fairs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia May Withhold Millions of Dollars From Counties For Being Short On Mental Health ProvidersJuly 23, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia health officials are considering sanctioning 10 counties for not recruiting enough mental health professionals. It’s part of a broader effort to fix the lack of providers for low-income patients, especially in rural areas.
Health CareThat Charcoal Ice Cream Might Be Trendy, But Experts Say It’s No Healthier Than A Standard ScoopJuly 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaActivated charcoal is popping up on restaurant menus across California, but doctors say it’s not as healthy as it’s made out to be. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaBeing Uninsured Poses Unique Health Care Challenges For The Transgender CommunityJuly 15, 2019Transgender individuals often face significant hurdles trying to navigate the health care system and access hormonal, mental health therapies and surgical procedures.
Health CareCalifornia’s Aid In Dying Law Is Mostly Used By White People. Here’s Why.July 12, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe majority of people who request lethal prescription drugs under the End of Life Option Act are white. Experts and health workers say the disparity is due to limited access to hospice care in non-white populations and varying beliefs about death. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Reduce Welfare Payments To Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their ChildrenJuly 12, 2019 | Scott RoddThe proposal would eliminate so-called personal belief exemptions for parents who do not want to immunize their children. Failure to vaccinate could result in a penalty deducted from families’ benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered California‘Health Navigators’ Connect Undocumented To California’s Expanding Health NetworkJuly 11, 2019State-funded “Health Navigators” help uninsured and undocumented people access the state’s expanding public health system, despite often unfounded fears that using the benefits will get them into trouble with immigration authorities.
State GovernmentCalifornia Effort To Stop Surprise Hospital Bills StallsJuly 10, 2019(AP) — A California proposal aimed at limiting high medical bills from emergency room visits stalled Wednesday, with the author saying opposition from hospitals was insurmountable this year.
Health CareCalifornia Becomes First In Nation To Expand Medicaid To Undocumented Young AdultsJuly 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaStarting in January, California will allow undocumented people between age 19 and 26 to apply for full health coverage under Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid. It’s part of the state’s broader plans to get everyone insured. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
