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California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.

Tennessee Directive Threatens Healthcare for 400 Critically Ill Immigrant Children

Tennessee has become the first state to condition life-saving healthcare for critically ill immigrant children on their willingness to be identified to immigration authorities.

Distrust, Political Violence, and False Narratives Harm Ebola Relief Efforts

Health workers and local leaders struggle to build trust as a rare Ebola strain spreads through Central African countries already burdened by violence.

Mothers in One Bay Area City Confront Medi-Cal’s Uncertain Future

A group of mothers gathered recently in Redwood City, 30 miles south of San Francisco, to share concerns about looming cuts to Medi-Cal services.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.

Judge Halts USDA From Tying SNAP Funds to Anti-DEI Policies

20 states, led by California and Massachusetts, are suing the USDA to remove provisions that tie SNAP food aid funding to the support of the Trump Administration’s anti-DEI policies, including “gender ideology,” and immigration enforcement.

Should You Cancel Your Cruise as Deadly Hantavirus Emerges?

The deadly hantavirus is making news headlines as 3 cruise ship passengers died last month. But hantavirus will not rise to pandemic levels, says UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.

‘See Me’ — Houston’s Young People Are Raising Their Hands About Mental Health

Experts say despite the challenges, young people in Houston are no longer staying silent about their struggles and are instead increasingly open to seeking help.

Patients in Koreatown Are Delaying or Dropping Health Care

Changes in Medi-Cal eligibility along with rising health care costs are driving many in LA's Koreatown to delay or forego appointments.