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With Looming Federal Cuts, Senior Health Care Needs a Shake-Up, CA Leaders Say

For California’s older adults, “mental health is the big gap we’ve never been able to fill,” said Anni Chung, president and CEO of Self-Help for the Elderly.

With a Second Trump Term, Undocumented Koreans Reluctant to Enroll in Medi-Cal

One in three undocumented Koreans live in California. Many say they fear their information could be shared with the federal government if they enroll in Medi-Cal.

As Health Care Access Passes in State Ballots, So Do Ballot Restrictions

As state ballot measures advancing health access are advancing nationwide, so are those restricting ballot access.

A Leaner Federal Bureaucracy at the Expense of Indian Country

From health care to education, the impacts of Trump's proposed cuts to government spending on Indian Country are severe and wide ranging.

Domestic Violence Journalists Seek New Ways to End the Cycle

Journalists nationwide are fighting domestic violence by focusing on solutions for survivors before the cycle turns deadly. 

California Launches Effort to Slash Maternal Deaths by Half

Facing wide racial disparities, California aims to slash its maternal mortality rate by half in two years.

Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

Three updated Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out earlier this month, and experts say they are incredibly effective.

Expanded Healthcare Brings Hope, Healing for Women Exiting Prison or Jail 

Recently expanded Medi-Cal services are helping women access a wider range of support as they work to regain their footing post-incarceration.

Compromise Bill Rights a Healthcare Wrong

A bill before California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would remove undue regulatory burdens on Community Health Centers in the state that are looking to expand into new locations.

Years Into Historic Efforts to Close Health Disparities, How is Medi-Cal Doing?

Palav Babaria from DHCS discusses health disparities in California, and how successfully the ongoing transformation of Medi-Cal is bridging them.

Asian American Mental Health: It’s Time We Talk About It

As students across the country return to school, Asian American students are grappling with an issue they say goes largely unaddressed in their own homes.

My Vote is My Health: Empowering Communities Through Civic Engagement

Civic Health Month is not just a time to reflect on the state of our democracy; it is a call to action.

Last Chance for CA Caregivers to Get Paid Training

Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving skills through CalGrows.

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