California California picks generic drug company to produce low-cost insulin By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 18, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom, who blasted pharmaceutical companies for gouging Californians, is also eyeing other generic drugs including naloxone.
Education Social media challenged: San Mateo schools sue tech firms for alleged harm to students By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | March 17, 2023 The same companies, along with Facebook and parent company Meta, face a similar lawsuit in Seattle.
California California bill would require school employees to notify parents if child identifies as transgender By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 17, 2023 A 2022 survey of 34,000 LGBTQ youth found that only a third of transgender and nonbinary children consider home a gender-affirming place.
Bay Area Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | March 1, 2023 Unlike support groups, comprehensive care programs teach caregivers concrete skills.
Bay Area Newsom announces 20-state alliance for reproductive rights By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | February 21, 2023 Governors will be able to coordinate safeguarding abortion rights in their states and collectively respond to states pushing legislation that does the opposite.
Bay Area California lawmaker introduces bill to require all-gender restrooms in schools By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 21, 2023 The bill would mandate schools have at least one gender-neutral bathroom alongside traditional gender-segregated bathrooms.
gavin newsom Is California breaking its promise to cut health care costs? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 21, 2023 Proposed state budget shifts money reserved for out-of-pocket costs to general fund.
health Turning 50 soon? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-being By Jay Maddock, for The Conversation | February 21, 2023 Turning 50 can be the time of your life — but it also means adapting to new challenges.
California California closes loophole, requires hospitals to turn to a patient’s next of kin By Mark Kreidler | Kaiser Health News | February 17, 2023 A state law establishes a list of representatives who can make medical decisions for patients unable to convey their wishes.
California In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News | February 14, 2023 Similar proposals have previously faced strong opposition from the health industry.