Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Health Care Workers Are Battling CoronavirusApril 16, 2020California is the first state to offer relief to undocumented workers. It comes as health care workers around the country continue to battle the coronavirus on the frontlines. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care‘We Are Not Prepared For Surges’: Rural California Hospitals On High Alert For Coronavirus OutbreaksApril 15, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Emily ZentnerConverting beds, counting ventilators and canceling procedures are just some of the preparations hospitals are making in preparation for a surge of COVID-19 patients.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFuture Of Social Distancing, Reopening The Economy In CaliforniaApril 15, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday outlined a framework for reopening the California economy and the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic. We take a closer look. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezChildhood Cancer During The COVID-19 PandemicApril 14, 2020Many children were battling cancer when the coronavirus outbreak began. We check in on that aspect of the pandemic and an ongoing relief fund for childhood cancer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUndocumented Seniors Are Vulnerable During The Pandemic. Will California’s Budget Give Them Health Care?April 9, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaIn his January budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom included roughly $80 million to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors. He’s now reconsidering that idea in light of COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThink You’re Eating More During The Stay-At-Home Orders? Experts Do, Too.April 8, 2020 | Randol WhiteA higher-than-normal production of stress chemicals signals the brain to crave foods high in fats and sugars, leading us to devour more comfort foods as we shelter in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStress During COVID-19 Can Affect Your Dog or Cat. Here’s What You Can Do.April 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaLocal trainers say they’re getting calls from owners whose pets are acting strangely during the stay-at-home order.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFederal Response To The Coronavirus PandemicApril 7, 2020State and federal governments are grappling over coronavirus relief as the amount of hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths continue to evolve in the fight against the pandemic. We check in with a national reporter on the latest. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs Stay-At-Home Order Increases Risk Of Domestic Violence, Resources Remain Available For VictimsApril 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaBeing isolated due to COVID-19 can be stressful for people in violent relationships who are at home with their abusers. But many crisis lines and resources for victims of domestic violence are still available.
Health CareScientists Probe How Coronavirus Might Travel Through The AirApril 5, 2020Simply talking could produce tiny particles of mucus and saliva that might carry the coronavirus, experts say. How much these airborne particles matter for the spread of this disease is controversial.
