Bay Area Need Paxlovid or Molnupiravir? California wants to help By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 20, 2022 'Test and treat' sites for COVID-positive patients aim to improve health care access for all.
COVID-19 ‘That’s just part of aging’: Long COVID symptoms often overlooked in seniors By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | May 18, 2022 Research suggests seniors are more likely to develop the poorly understood condition than younger or middle-aged adults.
Bay Area City Council resolution declares Oakland a sanctuary city for abortion By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 17, 2022 The legislation comes in response to the potential ouster of Roe v. Wade, which was decided in 1973 and made abortion legal in the U.S.
Bay Area FDA approves COVID test that also detects flu, RSV By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 17, 2022 The agency issued its approval Monday of the non-prescription at-home test.
Bay Area COVID boosters for children ages 5-11 approved by FDA By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 17, 2022 With the approval, all vaccine-eligible age groups are now also eligible for at least one booster vaccine dose.
California Bay Area legislator’s bill would make California a safe haven for transgender children and their families By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022 SB 107 would prohibit other states from subpoenaing medical records to punish families seeking gender affirmative care.
Bay Area Dozens of Bay Area drinking water systems failing to meet safety, affordability standards By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022 The challenges facing many of the state’s drinking water delivery systems have been exacerbated by the drought.
health Should health insurers cover the cost of fertility treatment? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | May 9, 2022 Infertility treatment can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Now Oakland legislators are debating whether to mandate coverage.
COVID-19 Bill advances to let California teens get vaccinated without parental consent By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 6, 2022 San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener proposal has generated contention from some Californians.
California Can a monthly injection be the key to curbing addiction? These experts say yes By Jenny Gold | Kaiser Health News | May 6, 2022 In California, where overdose deaths are on the rise, administering anti-addiction medication as a monthly injection holds tremendous potential.