Health CareBy addressing trauma, Del Paso Heights nonprofit seeks to reverse area's growing fentanyl crisisSeptember 6, 2023 | Kate WolffeIn the Sacramento neighborhood of Del Paso Heights, fentanyl-related deaths have been rising. To tackle the problem, one organization is trying to get local residents in on a “big old therapy session.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia COVID cases are increasing, again. Here’s the latest on boosters and moreSeptember 6, 2023It’s a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now.
EnvironmentWhy do firefighters experience higher risks for cancer? A California researcher plans to find out.September 5, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say new research is necessary to understand the longer-term human health impacts of regular exposure to smoke. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotterSeptember 3, 2023Heat-related illness and deaths in California and the U.S. are on the rise along with temperatures, and an increase in drug use and homelessness is a significant part of the problem, according to public health officials and data from the CDC.
