Most people do not think about specialty care until they need it. Physical therapy, mental health services, speech and occupational therapy, specialist referrals for chronic conditions—this is the part of […]
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2026 Measles Cases in California Already Surpass 2025 Total; Health Dept. Urges VaccinationCalifornia has reported more measles cases just months into 2026 than in all of last year, prompting renewed […]
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Bonta and Weber Pierson lead on state health policy
Nearly 6 in 10 Californians delayed or skipped medical care in the past year because of cost, and 4 in 10 reported their conditions worsened as a result — trends […]
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Over 200,000 Los Angeles County residents have lost Medi-Cal enrollment as a result of federal funding cuts
Since H.R.1. was passed in 2025, 200,000 LA County residents have been disenrolled from full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, roughly 1,100 people per day. One out of the five people who lost […]
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Smallwood-Cuevas Town Hall warns ICE risks extend beyond immigrants
A Los Angeles town hall on immigration took on broader urgency as speakers warned that encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are not limited to immigrants and can […]
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South L.A. residents gain 37 new affordable homes
More South Los Angeles residents will soon have a stable place to call home. Today, Eleos and Health Net marked the start of construction on a new 37-unit affordable housing community at 5637 S. Broadway in […]
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Newsom’s finance director Joe Stephenshaw presents plan
California’s 2026–27 budget debate opened on Jan. 9 with Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presenting the budget proposal. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom did not attend the budget press conference, he previewed […]
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Covered California opens enrollment
With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, Covered California officials are warning that nearly two million residents who rely on federal tax credits to keep their coverage […]
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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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Supporting Black and African American Families with Doula Services
For Black families and those who identify as African American, pregnancy should be a time of joy – but too often, it is overshadowed by fear. Despite medical advancements, Black […]
