California Enrollment in Covered California may be up 20% over last year By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 18, 2020 The boost is likely the result of a new state law that requires most California residents to have insurance or face a penalty at tax time.
Bay Area Coronavirus: Contra Costa health officials prepared if necessary By Sam Richards | Bay City News | February 7, 2020 Regional health officers have been collaborating on “surge plans” should this respiratory virus gain momentum.
Bay Area SF hospital treating two previously reported novel Coronavirus cases By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | February 4, 2020 The patients do not pose an elevated risk to the public, according to the department.
Bay Area Bay Area man to run 8 marathons in 8 days for health, charity By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 21, 2020 By running eight marathons, Watkins will have run 209.6 miles in eight days on behalf of Stanford Children's Health.
Around Town Get ready for the smoke — it’s on its way By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 25, 2019 Smoke from the Kincade Fire viewed from Pt. Isabel on Friday morning.
Around Town Piedmonter Jaleh Bisharat’s NakedPoppy sells ‘clean’ makeup for women on the go By Sarah Belle Lin | October 1, 2019 'Clean' beauty means products that honor human health, environment, animal welfare and community welfare.
Bay Area Juul Labs ends support for regulating vaping in San Francisco By Keith Burbank | Bay City news | October 1, 2019 Yes on C campaign has decided to end their campaign, which was to regulate rather than ban the products.
California Environmental Impact | Vaping’s risks extends beyond vapers By Rachel Barber | September 27, 2019 Worrisome questions about the dangerous environmental impact of single use plastic pods and the chemical residues in discarded vaping equipment.
California States take the lead on addressing family caregiver needs By Stephanie Kanowitz | MemoryWell | September 23, 2019 While legislators have largely overlooked the looming shortage of caregivers, some states are stepping into the void with innovative solutions.
Around Town FallFest Challenge raises $15,000 to support Wellness Center programs By Sarah Belle Lin | September 23, 2019 Money raised goes to help support programs that directly benefit students.