Health

Are We Still a Nation That Takes Care of Its Own—Or Just a Playground for Billionaires?

When that hospital closes, when seniors can no longer get care, when pregnant women have to drive three hours to…

5 months ago

LA Briefs: Public Health to Test Eaton Fire Soil, Tourism Numbers Drop

Public Health Launches Eaton Fire Soil Testing Program LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health May 21…

5 months ago

L.A. County Commits Additional $10 Million to Strengthen Food Equity in Local Neighborhoods

Tapping into federal American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA funding, the county and community partners are now supporting 78 organizations…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán Raises Alarm Over GOP Plan to Cut Health Care for Millions

Beyond health care, the bill also includes sweeping attacks on environmental protections, clean energy investments, and telecommunications infrastructure

5 months ago

134,000 LA County Residents to Get Medical Debt Relief Notices This Week

Eligible residents will receive an Undue Medical Debt and Los Angeles County branded envelope in the mail without any need…

5 months ago

LA County Expands Support for Transition Age Youth and Tackles Jail Deaths

  Supervisors Advance CalAIM Benefits for Transition Age Youth LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors May…

6 months ago

California Briefs: Billions for Mental Health and Housing Support and Governor Appointment

When fully awarded, funding from Proposition 1 bonds is estimated to create 6,800 residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment…

6 months ago

ALERT: California Coast Mussels May Be Toxic — Do NOT Eat If Harvested Recreationally

During the quarantine, all species of mussels gathered by recreational sport harvesters from California’s ocean shore should not be consumed…

6 months ago

Rep. Barragán Fights Back: Joins Petition to Stop GOP Attacks on Medicaid and Food Assistance

Ranking member Boyle’s petition would trigger a special rule that includes the text of his Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP…

6 months ago

Hepatitis A Outbreak Declared in Los Angeles County

This increase in hepatitis A infections among people without risk factors has corresponded with recent increases in hepatitis A wastewater…

6 months ago