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An unvaccinated passenger passed through the station Sept. 12 before boarding a bus to Bakersfield, part of a trip that touched six California counties.
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Lower-income people will be the hardest hit. Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.
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Immigration sweeps and health data sharing are pushing some local immigrant families out of Medi-CalProviders say patients are feeling betrayed by recent activity and unrolling from health insurance or not showing up to appointments.
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Launched in 2023, CARE Court aims to get more people living with serious mental illness into treatment.
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The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.Listen 3:24
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The program started last year. It's one of the only treatment options available for unhoused Angelenos addicted to stimulants, including methamphetamine, experts say.
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L.A. Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Tuesday to direct county agencies to look at the effects of raids and federal agents on access to social services.
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The Skid Row Care Campus officially opened this spring with ample offerings for people living on the streets of this historically downtrodden neighborhood.
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A therapist shares tools for coping with stress, fear and uncertainty, from breathing techniques to creating safe spaces at home.
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California mental health support lines say they're getting more calls than ever. Several are scaling back services and laying off staff because of budget cuts.
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One of the most powerful political blocs, the Latino Caucus had to balance reining in Medi-Cal's rising costs with helping undocumented immigrants. All but four overcame their misgivings and cut their health insurance.
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Spending cuts hitting medical providers, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollees, and lawfully present immigrants are just some of the biggest changes the GOP has in store for health care — with ramifications that could touch all Americans.
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Dengue is spreading in parts of the U.S. like California, Texas and Florida. Climate change and limited vaccine access raise concerns for a long-term threat.
