Medi-Cal Expands Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment
California is on the national front lines of making mental health and substance use disorder care easier to access for patients of Medi-Cal....
24
May
15
May
‘Literally the Only Option’: Medi-Cal Expansion Boosts Access to Healthcare
While many more people can get Medi-Cal health insurance since eligibility expanded, many still are at risk of losing it since recertifications resumed....
23
Apr
James Irvine Foundation Award Winners Fostering Remedies to Urgent Issues
The winners of the 2024 James Irvine Foundation Awards have been recognized for their leadership in promoting healthcare, education and equality....
18
Apr
Fat Is a Social Justice Issue
Weight has always been a target for shame and bullying; the stigma of fatness continues, even amid a body positive culture....
11
Apr
Contra Costa Expands Healthcare for Undocumented Residents
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved removing immigration requirements and raising income limits for the county's basic healthcare program....
29
Mar
Repeated Refinery Flarings Prompt Town Halls in Richmond, Martinez
Asian Pacific Environmental Network and Communities for a Better Environment in Richmond and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier addressed refinery flarings this month....
26
Feb
Hate Is a Plague, One Physician Says
Infectious disease expert Dr. Jay Jacobson is trying to parlay his medical know-how into a treatment plan for the reduction of hate....
21
Feb
Looming Closure of Alta Bates Threatens to Worsen ‘Hospital Desert’ Conditions
The closure of Alta Bates Medical Center would force West Contra Costans to travel further for lifesaving treatment and most hurt vulnerable populations....
13
Feb
Leading Democrats Make Their Case for California Senate Seat
Three of the leading Democratic candidates — Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee — for California Senate spoke in a forum Thursday....
12
Feb
Medi-Cal Expanded to All Undocumented Californians, but Income Limits Leave Many Out
A new Medi-Cal expansion is expected to benefit many extremely low-income undocumented people. However, it still leaves many people in need of health insurance....
02
Feb
Fighting Substance Abuse with Care, Not Criminalization
The Center at Sierra Health Foundation highlighted the effectiveness and successes of a care over criminalization philosophy in dealing with substance abuse....
08
Jan
Medical Experts Weigh In On Trio of Rising Winter Virus Cases
Doctors outlined a trifecta of viruses, their severity, and preventative measures during an Ethnic Media Services news conference on Friday....
29
Nov
Community Kicks Back at Wellness Event
The Richmond Community Center was brimming with music, dance and life Nov. 4 as it hosted the second annual Rich City Kickback....
29
Nov
Health Department Offering Mental Health Help 24/7 as of Friday
People in Contra Costa County can get support during a behavioral health crisis 24/7, beginning Friday, as the A3 program expands again....
31
Oct
State Health Officials Urge Vaccination for Flu and COVID for Everyone and RSV for Pregnant Women
Pregnant people should get vaccinated against RSV, and everyone aged six months and up should get their COVID and flu shots, health officials say....
