Health CareNo way out: How the poor get stranded in California nursing homesJanuary 22, 2022In a parallel problem to patient ‘dumping,’ many poor nursing home residents find themselves stuck inside facilities and unable to return home.
Health CareThere's now a phone line to order your free at-home COVID testsJanuary 22, 2022The phone number — 1-800-232-0233 — follows the launch earlier this week of a federal website to order the tests.
Health CareExperts say omicron cases are falling in California but hospitalizations have yet to peakJanuary 21, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe sampling of human waste and other methods for tracking the spread of COVID-19 show an encouraging trend, but hospitalizations are reaching record levels and health care workers are struggling to keep up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith Roe v. Wade in limbo, California lawmakers unveil ‘abortion sanctuary’ packageJanuary 21, 2022 | Nicole NixonBills would expand access to abortion, strengthen patient privacy measures and make the procedure more affordable for both residents and non-Californians.
Health CareOmicron surge worsens teacher shortage, closing more California schools to COVIDJanuary 19, 2022The omicron variant of COVID-19 has hit California’s teacher workforce so hard that many schools are weighing closure and in some cases forced to dip into emergency days.
Health CareOmicron FAQ: How long does COVID-19 last in a room? Can cloth masks be safer? Can I reuse an N95 mask?January 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAs the pandemic has continued, and as omicron spreads, our understanding of the virus has changed. We asked a health expert to explain how it spreads, how long droplets stay in a room, and what you can do to improve a cloth mask (answer: not much).
Health CareAmid low COVID vaccine rates, more California children hospitalized in omicron surgeJanuary 17, 2022The number of California children diagnosed with COVID-19 during the omicron variant surge has “skyrocketed,” challenging earlier notions that the coronavirus largely bypassed children. Child vaccination rates are relatively low, and children who con
Health CareInterview: Sacramento County Office of Education works on pilot program to bring mental health clinicians to schoolsJanuary 17, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezSacramento County is working on a new program to make schools in the system into “one-stop shops” with mental health for students by hiring social workers and clinicians to address the growing mental health needs of the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareReady for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you wellJanuary 17, 2022The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them.
Health CareFree tests? As COVID surges, rapid results cost up to $300January 15, 2022Although state and federal rules require COVID tests to be free or covered by health insurance, people often have to pay hundreds of dollars upfront.
