Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, urges passage of SB 582, a measure aimed at establishing a new universal health care system in California. Instead of private insurers, state government would be the “single payer” for everyone’s health care through a new taxing structure. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Would Merced County benefit from state bill’s proposal for universal health care?
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 »What are Merced health advocates doing to help undocumented receive health coverage?
Community groups in Merced County have been working with health and elected officials to find ways to provide health insurance for the thousands of Merced County residents who lack coverage. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Sales, business tax could fund California health bill
A report commissioned by a California nursing union suggests funding a single-payer health care system with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue to raise $ 100 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Legal battles over Merced Health Clinic ramp up. Clinic files for bankruptcy
Representatives of Horisons Unlimited Health Care, a nonprofit health clinic whose board members have been involved in a series of legal battle since March, are set to appear in court … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced health clinic pitted in legal battle with dueling board members
Board members leading the non-profit health clinic Horisons Unlimited are embroiled in a legal battle, with two sides pitting lawsuits against one another over allegations of mismanagement and misuse of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County to explore health coverage for undocumented
The Merced County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to explore ideas on how to provide health insurance to the thousands of local residents who lack coverage because of their … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community forum to be held on education, health and safety Thursday
Health access, education equity and safe neighborhoods will be the topic of discussion for community members and city leaders during a forum on Thursday. Advocates and leaders in the community … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former CEO of Merced health clinic fired and sued for mishandling finances
Leaders of Horisons Unlimited Healthcare, a clinic serving Merced and Mariposa counties, have filed a suit against their former CEO and her family for alleged mismanagement and misuse of funds. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Valley residents ‘chase the wind’ to Livingston for kite flying and health screenings
Kite enthusiasts from Merced were “chasing the wind” on Sunday in Livingston, hoping for their 32-foot-long manta ray and 75-foot-long octopus kites to make it into the air. Two brothers, … 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 »Livingston event will have kites aloft and health screenings down below
Hundreds of different colored kites will be decorating the sky in Livingston while health and dental screenings will be happening down below during the sixth annual Knights of Columbus “Time … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gusty winds prompt health caution for Merced County residents
Local air pollution officials issued a health caution statement Thursday afternoon, according to a statement form the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The “gusty winds” cause more dust … Click to Continue »
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