Health CareCalifornia Oversight Of Nursing Homes Called ‘Befuddling,’ ‘Broken’April 11, 2021A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions.
Health CareBlue Shield Of California Has Taken Over The State's Vaccine Roll-Out. Here’s What That Means.April 9, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaBlue Shield is pushing forward with its vaccine distribution efforts in partnership with the state. Company officials say they’re set up to vaccinate six million Californians a week, pending vaccine supply.
Health CareHomebound Californians Still Lack Options To Get COVID-19 VaccineApril 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaPeople in need of in-home care have been near the top of the eligibility list since early in the vaccine roll-out. But there are likely still thousands of people unable to leave their homes trying to figure out how to access the shot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccine Passports In California? Answers To Your QuestionsApril 8, 2021California has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to verify that people at large events are vaccinated.
Health CareCalifornia Counties A Hodgepodge Of Highs And Lows In Vaccinating Vulnerable SeniorsApril 7, 2021Like many states, California is seeing huge regional variations in covid vaccination rates for people 65 and older.
Health CareCalifornia Could Fully Reopen June 15 If Vaccine Supply Remains SteadyApril 6, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia could end its tiered reopening system and fully reopen its economy June 15, but only with adequate vaccine supply and hospitalizations from COVID-19 remaining stable enough to not stress health systems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHave You Seen A Doctor Lately? Delays Likely To Trigger Deaths, Poor HealthApril 5, 2021Other than COVID-19, Californians are still dying at about the same rates from heart disease, cancer and other disorders. But doctors fear the year-long delays in medical care could lead to early deaths and severe health problems.
Health CareWith Cases Increasing, Sacramento Still Weeks From Away From Less-Restrictive Tier Even As Vaccine Eligibility ExpandsApril 2, 2021 | Kris HooksSacramento County health officials say the uptick in cases is driven by youth sports and traveling, with the latter being of the biggest concern. And while vaccine eligibility is expanding, there are worries about supply meeting the increased demand.
Health CareFinally Some Good News For California Nursing Home ResidentsApril 1, 2021More than 9,000 people have died of COVID-19 in California nursing homes. But after a massive vaccination campaign, infections and deaths have plummeted — and nursing homes are cautiously reopening to visitors.
