Jun 18 | After gathering feedback from Medi-Cal members through a statewide tour, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is now developing the Health Equity Roadmap to enhance equity based on this input.
Jun 14 | Trump's first term saw major immigration changes, many reversed by Biden. If re-elected, Trump plans more drastic measures, including mass deportations, detention camps, and immigration freezes. Experts analyze the potential impacts.
Jun 13 | As California's Alzheimer's cases double in the next 20 years, rural residents face significant healthcare access challenges. Healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates address efforts to improve services for these underserved communities.
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee’s last week suspended a racial inclusion bill that would have officially recognized people of MENA descent.
Jun 7 | Our speakers examine this issue, explain how it affects people's lives, and discuss possible solutions in which the insurance industry, government, and ordinary people play important roles.
Jun 6 | Scams targeting adults 60+ are rising, with victims losing over $33,000 on average. SF agencies offer annual training to help vulnerable older adults, including Bay Area monolingual Chinese elders, protect themselves.
Jun 4 | The DHCS is expanding Medi-Cal maternal health services, including doula care, to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve birth outcomes. Panel speakers discuss the impact of these expanded services on family and infant health.
May 31 | A pilot program, HOPE creates culturally-centered groups for Asian communities to address racism and hate crimes. Representatives from Japanese, Chinese, and Korean community organizations share their perspectives.
Willis will take on Courtney Kramer, an attorney that previously served in former President Donald Trump’s administration, in November’s general election.
May 24 | How significant is the threat of avian flu, also known as bird flu? Experts also predict a summer surge of Covid, as the more contagious variant, FLiRT, takes hold. Panelists this week discussed both highly transmissible diseases.
May 17 | This briefing touches on what the updated race and ethnicity standards include; how the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plans to engage with communities to ensure clarity and broad adoption; need for additional testing and research to implement the standards.
Myanmar Gazette | Before arriving in the U.S., Esther envisioned a country filled with lush greenery. She was surprised that the reality differed from her expectations.
May 16 | DHCS leaders and community health care providers share how Medi-Cal is helping Californians needing mental health and substance use disorder treatment lead healthier lives.
