Health CareModesto Mothers Celebrate World Breastfeeding WeekAugust 6, 2014 | Rich IbarraThis is World Breastfeeding Week, and in Modesto hundreds of mothers and mothers-to-be learned about the benefits of nursing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWoman Dies From West Nile Virus In Sacramento CountyAugust 6, 2014A Sacramento County woman in her 70's has died from the West Nile Virus. The Sacramento County Department of Public Health says the woman had a compromised immune system, which put her at greater risk of infection from the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Guarantee Full Health Plan Birth Control AccessAugust 5, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would mandate full access to FDA-approved birth control methods covered in health care plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAerial Spraying Wednesday For West Nile Virus In Davis, WoodlandAugust 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceAn increase in the rate of West Nile virus in mosquitoes prompts spraying this week over Davis, Woodland.
Health CareCovered California Enrollees To See Modest Increase in PremiumsAugust 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians with Covered California plans will see variations in their premiums next year. Officials urge people to shop around for plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUC Davis is Trailblazer in Three-Year Medical School ModelJuly 28, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUC Davis has launched a three-year medical school program to get primary care physicians in the field faster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDon't Understand The Recent ACA Rulings? No Worries, If You're CalifornianJuly 23, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneTwo federal appeals court rulings on the legality of health insurance subsidies don’t have any effect on Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhooping Cough Epidemic Spreads In CaliforniaJuly 22, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSome California counties are showing substantially higher rates of whooping cough than the state average. And health officials say the epidemic this year could be one of the worst in fifty years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAdmissions Resume at Prison Health Care FacilityJuly 22, 2014A large medical prison facility in Stockton is once again accepting new admissions.
Health CareNevada Rolls Out Mobile Crisis Center For KidsJuly 21, 2014 | Ky PlaskonNevada is spending millions of dollars on a" mobile crisis center" to help kids in emergencies.
