Health CareSacramento Community Clinics Say They Need County’s Help To Vaccinate Hard-To-Reach GroupsJanuary 29, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento’s community clinics are gearing up to distribute the vaccine, but say they need more coordination from the county to reach marginalized groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are ConcernedJanuary 28, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday that priority will now be determined primarily by a person's age. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26January 26, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
Health CareAs California Loosens COVID-19 Rules, Experts Say Public Must Take Precautions To Prevent Another Spike In CasesJanuary 25, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaHealth experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care‘Tedious, Stressful’: Why Older Californians Are Still Struggling To Get VaccineJanuary 23, 2021California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.
Health CareSacramento County Is Expanding Vaccinations At Cal Expo, But Not Yet For The General PublicJanuary 21, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento County recently started vaccinating frontline workers at Cal Expo. They say the site will eventually be open for people over age 65, though it’s not clear when enough doses will be available to have people sign up for appointments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19January 21, 2021A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.
Health CareBlack Americans Are Getting Vaccinated At Lower Rates Than White AmericansJanuary 17, 2021About 3% of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. But in 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at significantly higher rates than Black residents.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Threatened By Anti-Vaccine Activists During Public HearingJanuary 15, 2021 | Nicole NixonSacramento Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan was singled out by three women at a public hearing Thursday who made suggestions that they would use violence. Pan spoke with CapRadio about the incident and the current feeling at the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Counties, Lawmakers Call For More Organized, Better-Funded COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout As Cases Continue To ClimbJanuary 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaWhile people anxiously await their turn to receive a shot, counties are scrambling to figure out when more vaccines will be available and how they can distribute them quickly and safely. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
