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Trump’s Exit from World Health Organization Undermines U.S. Pandemic Preparedness

Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University, says the US pullout from the WHO will have a calamitous impact on the country's ability to tackle public health crises.

California Seniors: Retain Your Home, Car, and Assets While Qualifying for Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal now provides free, full scope health care coverage to all low-income California residents. Financial assets are not counted.

Using Eastern Therapies, Medi-Cal Expands Mental Health Services to AAPI Communities

Medi-Cal recipients in California are now eligible for a variety of Eastern-based wellness therapies, including acupuncture and Qigong.

Medi-Cal Expands Behavioral Health Care for San Diego Somali Community

New behavioral health services through Medi-Cal are available for the Somali community of San Diego.

United Women of East Africa Put African Culture at Center of Brain Health

UWEAST was formed in 2008 to provide, as its website describes, a “successful, linguistically appropriate, culturally competent and cost-effective physical and mental health intervention program."

How Medi-Cal is Helping California’s Growing Older and Disabled Adults

For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy.

Normalizing Black Men’s Mental Health, One Story At A Time

Suicide is the second-largest cause of death for Black men between the ages of 15 and 24.

As Summer Heats Up, How Can Californians Stay Safe?

As summer gets hotter, Californians are at higher risk of wildfires, extreme heat, power outages and water disasters.

How Medi-Cal is Closing Health Access Gaps

Although California reached its lowest uninsured rate in 2022, health care access remains a challenge for many low-income people and people of color.

Medi-Cal Bridges Rural Divide in Tulelake

In Tulelake, one of the most underserved communities in Siskiyou County, a grassroots movement is promoting improved access to health care.

Barriers to Alzheimer’s Care for Rural Californians

With Alzheimer’s now the second-leading cause of death for people in California, barriers to treatment are more harmful than ever.

CA Bill Seeks to Address Food Insecurity Through Medi-Cal

Recipe 4 Health has delivered impressive results, including decreased indicators of chronic illness. AB 1975 would ensure permanent funding for the program.

Medi-Cal Maternal Care Expanded to Counter Health Disparities

To close racial and ethnic birthing outcome disparities, Medi-Cal is expanding access to maternal health services — most notably, doula care.

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