For Merced County where it’s estimated that more than 60,000 residents are undocumented, a proposal establishing a government-run universal health care system for all residents in California could benefit many, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno County Sends Back Millions In Unspent Funds Intended For Child Care
Finding enough money to pay for child care is a struggle for many Central Valley families. But last year despite the region’s high poverty rate, Fresno County returned $ 10 million in unspent money to the state that was earmarked for child care for low-income families. County officials say it’s …
Read More »See how much child care costs in each California county
These days, infant child care in California can cost as much as a mortgage. The average monthly cost to put an infant in a California day care center full time … Click to Continue »
Read More »Memorial Hospital in Los Banos named as a leader in LGBTQ health care equality
Memorial Hospital in Los Banos earned recognition as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” from a LGBTQ civial rights foundation, according to a statement from Sutter Health. The Human Rights … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: What’s Next In Plans To Change The Affordable Care Act?
Republican plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, hit a serious snag last week. A planned vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the GOP replacement plan, called the American Health Care Act, was canceled at the last minute. So what’s next in …
Read More »Analysis: Here’s What Could Change Under The American Health Care Act
We continue our coverage this week of the GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Last week we heard from Anthony Wright of Health Access California about his concerns with the so-called American Health Care Act, and this week we’re speaking with someone who had a hand …
Read More »Health clinic coming to Delhi in hopes of improving health access and care
Livingston Community Health is expanding its health services to Delhi in an effort to add care options with greater convenience. Starting in April, Delhi residents will be able to stay … Click to Continue »
Read More »With program in limbo, Merced parents face child care shortage
An extended-day program for students in the Merced City School District faces possible elimination for a second time as officials say they need to raise rates to cover expenses. Elimination … Click to Continue »
Read More »Numbers of Merced County women getting prenatal care worst in the Valley, a study shows
Expectant mothers in Merced County are among the least likely in California to have regular prenatal care, largely because of the area’s shortage of providers, according to health care reports … Click to Continue »
Read More »Day care provider pleads not guilty in alleged abuse
A defense attorney representing a woman accused of abusing children at her Atwater daycare center said his client is not guilty. Maria Mortera, who runs Coco’s Daycare in Atwater, is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Neighboring counties voice support for home care workers seeking raises
Susana Saldana cares for her 29-year-old son, who for many years used a wheelchair and now requires a walker. He requires 24/7 attention, and finding a second job isn’t realistic. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater day care shut down amid child abuse allegations
The owner of an Atwater daycare center is under investigation after reports surfaced accusing her of strapping a child to a toilet, punishing another for vomiting and bruising a child … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Schools board votes to keep YEP child care
District previously discontinued program for next school year Parents spoke at board meetings saying YEP was their only option … Click to Continue »
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