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State unveils long-awaited standard for drinking water contaminant linked to cancer
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The proposed limit on hexavalent chromium -- made infamous by Erin Brockovich -- would be the first in the nation.health
As California expands Medi-Cal, hundreds of thousands of immigrants will still be left behind
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Many low-paid working undocumented immigrants won’t qualify for state health insurance, leaving them with few viable options for coverage.gavin newsom
Why single payer died in the California Legislature, again
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A bill for single-payer health care in California didn’t even get a vote in the state Assembly after its author failed to round up support.Featured in Category
What the federal ‘No Surprises Act’ means in California
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A new federal law bridges gaps in California's protections against unexpected out-of-network bills.California
Children 12 and older could be vaccinated without parental consent, under new bill
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State health data on Friday reported that some 28 percent of 12 to 17-year-olds have not received a COVID vaccine.California
Newsom’s $50 million opioids education pledge comes as colleges warn of risks
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The proposal is a sign of increased concern amid rising opioid overdoses nationwide.health
California weighs order canceling elective surgeries as COVID surges
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As a third of hospitals report critical staffing shortages, California’s health department is considering issuing an order postponing many elective surgeries.California
