If you’ve ever scheduled your child’s checkup before your own, you’re not alone. Women often shoulder the health responsibilities of the entire household — managing pediatric visits, tracking prescriptions for […]
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Kaiser Permanente workers began five-day strike
Thousands of unionized Kaiser Permanente registered nurses and other health professionals are set to begin a five-day strike on Tuesday in California and Hawaii amid ongoing contract negotiations— though Kaiser […]
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Government shutdown affects Medi-Cal
The federal government formally entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, with a vicious debate over the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits fueling the bipartisan standoff. […]
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Rep. Barragán sounds the alarm on possible loss of health care
On Friday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), in partnership with L.A. Care, held an emergency press conference in Wilmington, Calif. to address the devastating combined impacts of cuts to Medicaid and […]
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Crenshaw Farmers’ Market celebrates 20 years
This Saturday, at Crenshaw Farmers’ Market (5730 Crenshaw Boulevard), starting at 10 am, the community cornerstone of Black and Latine entrepreneurship and food access in South Los Angeles, is honoring […]
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Get to Know Sickle Cell Disease
Most people have dreams for the future, but what if you were living with a condition so debilitating that you weren’t able to plan beyond your next trip to the […]
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NIH launches consortium to reduce risk of stillbirth in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched effort aimed at reducing the rate of preventable stillbirths in the United States. Investigators will develop tools, devices and other technologies that […]
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Sacramento lawmakers hear from health advocates
Adjoa Jones is a Los Angeles-based health and community leader who has dedicated her career to advocating for equitable birth outcomes for Black mothers and infants. Participating in a legislative […]
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Trump’s overhaul of CDC puts Black health at greatest risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in upheaval, and the consequences are falling hardest on Black Americans. President Donald Trump fired CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez less than […]
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5 tips to help prioritize mental health while in college
College is often seen as the ultimate proving ground for independence – you’re setting your own schedule, managing classes, navigating new relationships and adapting to a new environment. For many, […]
