In a loading dock in northeast Fresno, two men pull up to the warehouse at Saint Agnes Medical Center in a white moving van. They meet a contract coordinator with the hospital named Heather Ritter, who pulls out a clipboard and asks them to sign a form. “As is, no …
Read More »California’s Successes And Failures As A Healthcare Testing Ground
As the fifth largest economy on the globe, California is looked to in many ways as a world leader—not just in terms of agricultural production and climate change mitigation goals, but also in the field of health, where we’ve been a testing ground for new ideas in health care policy …
Read More »Lack Of Action From Congress Threatens Healthcare Of Millions Of California’s Kids
When it comes to the health care safety net, there’s been a lot of uncertainty in the last few months. Republican lawmakers spent the better part of the year trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and funding has been on shaky ground for community health centers that treat low-income …
Read More »Interview: Tom Steyer Talks Healthcare, President Trump, Political Ambitions
Tom Steyer may be one of the most influential Californians you’ve never heard of. But that may change. Speculation about a potential run for Governor, the U.S. Senate or even the Presidency has thrust his name into the headlines. But the Democrat and environmental activist is not a stranger to …
Read More »Advocates to push Merced County to help undocumented receive healthcare
Thousands of undocumented immigrants in Merced County don’t have health coverage, but advocates supporting the #Health4All campaign say there are ways Merced County could help that could possibly benefit everyone. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what the new healthcare bill would mean for Merced County
The new repeal-and-replace legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday is not much different than the bill that was dropped in March. Health advocates renewed their dire predictions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi students get early start on healthcare careers
When Juan Daniel Ramirez Reyes was a child in Modesto, he said he witnessed violence and deaths in the community. It instilled in him a strong urge to help people, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Healthcare supporters say undocumented residents lack needed services
Merced County residents urging local leaders to organize study session to find solutions Hub Walsh says he is willing to meet with healthcare action team Advocates say current health services and programs aren’t enough … Click to Continue »
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