Medevac helicopters transport patients to hospitals that can provide them with the best care. So when a helicopter meant to save lives crashes, it can feel doubly wrong. Four years ago, a medevac helicopter crash near McFarland sent shock waves through the first responder community and made headlines all over …
Read More »New Research On Autism: Growth Spurt Studied; Law Enforcement Needs Better Training
New research into autisim is revealing insights into early childhood development, and a growth spurt some suggest could be linked to autisim in young boys. That’s the takeaway from a new study profiled in the news publication Spectrum, by former Fresno Bee reporter Hannah Furfaro. She joined us on Valley …
Read More »RURAL POVERTY AMONG THE ELDERLY TRAINING – Open to Public
The public is encouraged and invited to attend. The training will be held on March 1st, from 9 am – noon OR 1 pm-4 pm, at the Mariposa County Government Center.
Read More »Fresno County Addresses Psychiatry Shortage With New Training Program
A study published last week by UC San Francisco argues the San Joaquin Valley has some of the lowest ratios of behavioral health providers like psychiatrists and licensed clinical social workers in the state . The study also predicts that if nothing changes, California is on its way to a …
Read More »UCSF Fresno To Expand Medical Training For Primary Care Providers
UCSF Fresno has received a state grant to expand its training programs for medical residents and fellows. The university will receive $ 2.15 million over three years from the Office of Statewide Health and Planning thanks to the Song-Brown Program—a state law that provides grants in order to increase training …
Read More »With Limited Federal Funding, Valley Struggles To Expand Medical Training Programs
As we reported earlier this summer, the Fresno area could soon be home to two medical schools. While that may seem like a great opportunity for creating home-grown doctors, research suggests local residencies and fellowships could be more important for keeping doctors here. But the Valley lags behind the state …
Read More »Protesters push Merced for law enforcement citizen review board, police training
UC Merced students and members of the Merced community called Monday for the City Council to set up citizen review boards, pay for bias training and made other demands in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Protesters call for review board, training for Merced police
About two dozen speakers told the Merced City Council to institute a citizen review board for police and add training related to bias, among other demands, during a meeting on Monday, July 17, 2017. Several recounted the events from arrests at a Hookah Lounge on July 9. … Click to …
Read More »Army Training In California Desert To Take On Cyber Threats
In the remote Southern California desert, the US Army is testing whether it can put some its most advanced cyber tools into the hands of commanders in the field. The pilot project started in August and will wrap up in the next few weeks at Fort Irwin. Cyber warfare — …
Read More »Need a GED, job training or language skills? Merced Adult School holds open house
Merced County adults working to earn high school diplomas, U.S. citizenship and career training will discuss their experiences and achievements Thursday during an open house event that organizers hope will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Citizens’ academy gives locals a chance to experience Merced police training
The Merced Police Department has begun it’s newest session of the Citizens Police Academy, a chance to experience parts of the same training that police officers go through and learn … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to learn how to advocate for your child? Join the Parent Leadership Training Institute
The Merced County Parent Leadership Training Institute is welcoming applications for new participants. The Parent Leadership Training Institute, or PLTI, is a 20-week leadership course funded by a grant from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced resident completes training to be a CHP officer
A 2009 graduate of Merced High School has completed his cadet training from the California Highway Patrol Academy and has been assigned to the CHP office in Hayward, according to … Click to Continue »
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