California Behavioral telehealth loses momentum without a regulatory boost By Darius Tahir | Kaiser Health News | January 10, 2023 Flexible treatment options spurred by the pandemic made medications classified as controlled substances more accessible to patients.
Bay Area California Senate’s new health chair to prioritize mental health and homelessness By Rachel Bluth | Kaiser Health News | January 10, 2023 Susan Talamantes Eggman's appointment comes as the state faces a projected $24 billion budget deficit and potential cuts to healthcare spending.
health Why hospitals are struggling to meet earthquake safety deadline By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | January 9, 2023 California hospitals have until 2030 to meet retrofit standards but two-thirds of them say the price tag is overwhelming.
California Rising onslaught of noise harms mind and body By Rachel Bluth | Kaiser Health News | January 5, 2023 California is taking baby steps to address the increasing din from traffic and illegally modified cars.
Bay Area Key issues that will shape California in 2023 By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | January 3, 2023 CalMatters reporters look at nine of the most consequential new laws.
Bay Area Colleges experiment with restorative justice in sexual assault cases By Oden Taylor and Felicia Mello | CalMatters | December 28, 2022 The process includes the assaulter hearing about the impact of their actions, taking responsibility, and committing to help repair the harm.
COVID-19 Federal government to ship free at-home COVID tests again this season By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 20, 2022 All households are eligible for four tests.
Bay Area Bay Area health officials urge protection against winter respiratory viruses By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 16, 2022 The Bay Area is seeing a substantial uptick in COVID-19 cases right now.
climate change California approves far-reaching strategy for tackling climate change. So what’s next? By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | December 15, 2022 Here are six ways that Californians will be affected by the state’s new climate change blueprint.
California California’s only HBCU aims to solve Black doctor shortage By Alyssa Story | CalMatters | December 15, 2022 Charles Drew University will launch a new MD program next year.