Health

Planned Parenthood of California loses $300 million in federal funding under court order

Only a handful of Planned Parenthood organizations will continue to receive money from the federal government. None of them are in California.

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California looked to them to close health disparities, then it backpedaled

The state has eliminated a certification program and rolled back nearly all funding to train and expand community health workers even though it set a goal of 25,000 workers by this year.

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How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance

The changes Congress made will hit Covered California and likely drive up health insurance costs for 2 million Californians.

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California increased paid family leave payments. Now more parents are taking advantage

Starting in January, the state offered more-generous leave benefits. Claims in the first two quarters this year were up about 16%, compared to the same time period last year.

In a pivotal move, Children’s Hospital LA closes its gender-affirming care center today

CHLA cites pressure from the Trump administration to close the center, leaving patients with fewer options for gender-affirming care.

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LA Planned Parenthood warns that Trump administration cuts to Medicaid will endanger lives

Planned Parenthood serves more than 1.3 million patients across California, more than 80% of whom are on Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal.

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Teens are trying to bulk up on protein supplements. What should parents watch for?

Teenage boys, especially, are getting lots of messages — from peers and from social media — about the power of protein supplements. Doctors caution there can be too much of a good thing.

ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows

A new analysis shows that health insurance premiums for Obamacare are set to soar next year, as financial help that subsidized the cost expires. Congress is not likely to extend the subsidies.