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For much of 2017, healthcare has dominated the headlines. But while access to insurance coverage remains a national debate, here in the San Joaquin Valley, getting to see a doctor isn’t always easy, even for people who have coverage. It’s not a new problem, and it’s not unique to the …
Read More »Be Public Live Preview: What’s Behind The Valley’s Doctor Shortage?
We all know the valley doesn’t have enough doctors. But why? Is the high percentage of Medi-Cal patients in the valley, and low reimbursement rates for physicians who accept them? Is it the lack of a stand-alone medical school, or not enough medical residency programs? Or is it quality of …
Read More »‘Concussion’ doctor says Gustine dad’s explanation of boy’s death ‘unlikely’
A forensic expert whose study of brain injuries put the spotlight on the NFL and inspired a Hollywood film took the stand in Merced Superior Court on Tuesday as an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine baby’s bleeding brain too damaged to come from short fall, doctor says
A pediatrician testified Thursday the injuries to the brain of a 9-month-old Gustine boy who prosecutors say was killed by his father were the “worst that I’d ever seen (and) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teddy bear doctor comes to Merced Zoo to check out local teddy bears
Kids in Merced brought their teddy bears to Applegate Zoo on Sunday for a full health work-up and x-ray from a teddy bear doctor. The doctor, Margaret Kohn, checks out … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family suing former Merced doctor charged with child molestation
The family of three young alleged victims is suing a former Golden Valley Health Centers pediatrician who disappeared while facing child molestation charges. If Carlos G. Teran Miranda, former Golden … Click to Continue »
Read More »Baby born under extremely rare circumstances, Merced doctor says
A Merced mother and her newborn baby girl are celebrating Thanksgiving at home this year, grateful to be around friends and family after narrowly surviving a rare condition during childbirth … Click to Continue »
Read More »Search continues for Merced doctor charged with child molestation
Pediatrician failed to appear in court June 9, 2015 Charged with molesting three autistic children, filming people using clinic bathroom Defendant has been missing more than a year … Click to Continue »
Read More »Couple celebrate wedding by honoring doctor who saved groom’s life
Without Dr. Joerg Schuller a man would not have made it to his wedding day A plaque was given to honor the doctor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Digital Doctor Visits: treating patients through Telepsychiatry
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, experts are sharing a service used to treat psychiatric patients without having them step into their office. It’s known as ‘telepsychiatry’. Teresa sardina reports on how telepsychiatry is helping people in the valley get treatment while feeling confident and safe."We treat all the …
Read More »Local Doctor Who Climbed Mt. Everest Reacts to Deadly Avalanche
The death toll in the massive 7.8-magnitude Nepal earthquake continues to rise, now at more than 4,000 people. At least four Americans are among the dead, and others remain unaccounted for. The massive earthquake also triggered a deadly avalanche on Mt. Everest, reaching the base camp down below. It hit …
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