Health

LA County Grapples with Soaring Medical Debt: Exceeds $2.9 Billion in 2022, Intensifying Efforts to Bolster Financial Protections

Mirroring trends observed during COVID-19, medical debt has disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups.

2 years ago

Proven Success, CIRCLE Program Expands Into Harbor Area

The office supports non-punitive safety strategies, including civilian first responders, violence interruption, re-entry services, youth diversion programs and capacity-building programs…

2 years ago

Port, Partners Drive Forward to Zero-Emissions with Truck Charging Stations

The Port of Long Beach is driving toward a zero-emissions future, with a focus on electric trucks and the stations…

2 years ago

Long Beach Briefs: Local Students Invited to Apply for Scholarships and Internships, Fuel Educational Growth and Initiative Aims to Enhance Metro’s Mental Health Response

The new initiative was the result of collaboration between Supervisor Hahn and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson who have been…

2 years ago

Junipero Sports Court Project Set to Kick Off in January 2024, Bringing a Boost to Community Recreation

The city expects the project to be substantially complete with the sports courts and skating area, barring unforeseen delays, by…

2 years ago

Ports of LA, Long Beach Need to Stop Kicking the Can Down the Road on Port Pollution

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) found that fossil fuel pollution from 2021 cargo ship congestion at San Pedro ports…

2 years ago

Radical Medicine

In the last edition of Random Lengths News, we highlighted the work of San Pedro’s Harbor Community Health Centers in…

2 years ago

Supervisors Invest $20 Million in MLK Jr. Community Hospital

MLKCH serves a patient population that faces disproportionately high chronic illness and unmet needs. Before it was built, the county…

2 years ago

Port of Long Beach Prepares for ‘Year of Rail’ in 2024

Later this year, interactive and immersive exhibits highlighting the port’s history, operational achievements and environmental stewardship will be on display…

2 years ago

Applications to Open for Community Care Expansion Preservation Capital Projects Grant Program

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or LACDMH, the Los Angeles County Development Authority or…

2 years ago