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Latest ‘menstrual equity’ bill would require California’s public colleges to provide period products
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Students pushing for AB 367 want to break through taboos surrounding a matter of basic hygiene, and point out that many low-income students suffer from “period poverty."Around Town
Wellness Center seeks sponsors for annual fundraising walk
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"Walk for Wellness" is an accessible, inclusive, and socially-distanced event to be held September 20-26.Bay Area
Hospital program helps kids overcome fear through fun
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Music and movement therapies support a holistic approach to healing in pediatric units.California
Unprecedented lobbying effort scores big win for California public health
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After years of unstable funding, California’s 2022-23 budget will include an $300 million annual investment in public health.Nonprofit
Nonprofit with Oakland roots keeps the beat with Hip-Hop Therapy
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Beats Rhymes and Life offers a multifaceted framework for helping youth confirm and address their trauma through procuring, analyzing and, eventually, performing hip-hop music.Around Town
Piedmont hits vaccine milestone
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The city has seen a high rate of vaccination since the first shots were available.Business & Finance
In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift
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Of the estimated 20,000 mental health apps available for download on personal computers and smartphones, just five have been formally vetted and approved by the Food and Drug Administration.California
With restrictions tightening elsewhere, California moves to make abortion cheaper
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As many states across the U.S. seek to restrict abortion, California state lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easer and cheaper to terminate a pregnancyBay Area
