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World Faces Rise of New HIV/AIDS Infections as US Slashes Funding

“Without HIV therapy, people get opportunistic infections. They get certain cancers and they die.” — Dr. Richard Sutton, Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and of Microbial Pathogenesis at the Yale School of Medicine.

Twelve BIPOC-Led Organizations Receive Grants from L.A. Care

LA Care Health Plan announced $1.25 million in funding for 12 BIPOC-led organizations working to mitigate historic oppression.

Medi-Cal Transforming Public Health Care

California, which has the highest Medicaid caseload in the U.S., is set to dramatically expand access even as it continues to review eligibility post-pandemic.

How AAPI Caregivers Empower Their Communities

Being a caregiver isn’t limited to aiding individuals but also giving voice to the communities in which they live, AAPI activists and artists shared at an Oct. 20 EMS briefing.

Weekend Health Fairs Key to Reaching California’s Rural Communities

Informing rural Californians about health care they qualify for requires communication more high-touch than high-tech.
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State, Local Health Officials Reach Out to Farmworkers in Siskiyou County

An Oct. 1 wellness fair in Siskiyou, County, California helped connect farmworkers to much-needed healthcare and other resources.

Why Ageism Prevails and How to Stop It

In an EMS briefing, aging experts discussed how and why ageism prevails in the way we view older adults, and how to overcome it.

Bill Heads to CA Gov. Newsom’s Desk to Disaggregate Data for Latinos and Indigenous Residents

California Senate Bill 435 proposes to collect disaggregated data on Latino sub-populations as well as indigenous communities.

Health Officials, CBOs Detail Efforts to Protect Health Care for 15.5 Million Californians

With 15.5 million Medi-Cal members up for renewal, health officials and CBOs are working to ensure Californians maintain continuous coverage.

Houston Event Highlights Efforts to Curb Rise in Stray Pet Population

The Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets initiative offers a range of services intended to address the growing number of stray animals on Houston's streets.

BREAKING: Congress’ HEAL Act Ensures Healthcare Access for Undocumented

Three members of Congress today introduced the HEAL Act, which would guarantee healthcare access to all, including undocumented people.

Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

For millions of Americans with limited English, finding providers who speak their language remains a challenge, hampering access to quality care.

Elevating the Voices of Invisible People

The SCAN Foundation held a day-long summit to address disparities in health care delivery for marginalized people.

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