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She opened a business to deliver babies. California policies drove her out of the country
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Midwives provide many of the same services as doctors in low-risk pregnancies but serving patients with Medi-Cal insurance makes the practice difficult to sustain.health
California wants to cap your medical bills. Guess who’s pushing back.
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A new state agency is proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in the country.health
Newsom asked for a bill to legalize psychedelic therapy. Lawmakers move to give him one
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California could follow Oregon in authorizing the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings.Bay Area
Now 3 years in, how is California’s Master Plan for Aging faring?
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By 2030, one in four Californians will be age 60 or over.Bay Area
Gavin Newsom raised millions for his mental health ballot measure. His opponents have $1,000
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Hospitals, unions, and tribes have made big donations to the campaign for Proposition 1.Bay Area
Bill would let therapists and social workers decide when to confine mentally ill Californians
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In California, it’s usually police who confine mentally ill people for involuntary 72-hour holds so they can be evaluated and treated.California
Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age
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"The more people look ahead, the more choice and control they can have," says one expert.California
A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
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There were nearly 50,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in California in 2022.Health Matters
