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A Rollback at Birth: New Hepatitis B Guidance Could Deepen Health Disparities

Babies from East and South Asian American communities and African immigrants are most vulnerable to hepatitis B infections.

The Power of a Click: Digital Literacy Is a Necessary Tool for Healthy Aging

With digital literacy a necessity for healthy aging, minority and low-income senior communities face a persistent digital divide.

San Francisco Hospital Workers Demand Safety at Vigil for Murdered Colleague

San Francisco hospital workers say their concerns about lack of safety protocols and inadequate staffing are going unheard.

Amid Federal Health Cuts, California Preserves Maternal Coverage

While Medicaid maternal health access narrows nationwide, California is preserving and expanding care.

Congress Can Fix Skyrocketing Health Care Costs: But Will It?

Healthcare costs will skyrocket in 2026, as millions of consumers face a 100% increase in their monthly premiums.

Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Public Charge Rule, Stoking Fears Among Immigrants Seeking Healthcare

Health experts warn that the proposed public charge rule could deter eligible immigrants from accessing Medicaid and other health programs.

Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.

Despite FDA Warnings, This ‘Natural Remedy’ Remains Popular Among San Francisco Immigrants

A growing number of Latinos who work physically demanding jobs are turning to supplements to relieve chronic pain, worrying health experts.

Family Caregivers in California Can Tap Into a Wealth of State Resources

National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers.

Millions of Californians Missing Out on Free Dental and Vision Care

Although Medi-Cal fully covers routine eye exams, dental cleaning and checkups, many of the nearly 15 million Californians enrolled overlook these free services.

Trump States He Will Not Fund SNAP Until Shutdown Ends

42 million Americans, including children, the disabled, and veterans, will go hungry this month as the battle over a critical food assistance program continues.

States Ordered to Help Find Undocumented Immigrants Via Medicaid Programs

The Trump Administration claims that more than $1 billion has been spent on funding Medicaid for undocumented immigrants. Several states have challenged the veracity of such claims.

Inside SoCal Family Hotels, Where Elderly Chinese Immigrants are Crammed into Garage Dormitories

In the San Gabriel Valley, boarding houses for vulnerable Chinese immigrants are often cramped and unsafe. Yet they are also keeping many off the street.

California to Offer $11 Insulin

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, California will sell its own insulin pens at dramatically reduced prices — just $11 each — under Gov. Newsom’s CalRx plan to make healthcare affordable.

East Bay Residents Gather to Mourn 37 People Killed By ICE

The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, sparked nationwide protests calling for the abolishment of ICE.