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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

Public Health Reports Small Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

For free telehealth services and other COVID-19 resources, contact the Public Health Call Center at 1-833-540-0473. It’s open seven days…

2 years ago

Newer COVID-19 Strain XBB.1.5 Emerges as Dominant in LA County

Because the new dominant strain has more potential to cause infection, Public Health officials are asking residents, especially those who…

3 years ago

Abortion Access Briefs: West Coast States Response to Overturning Roe v. Wade; Providers from Abortion Bans by Other States

The measure comes as lawmakers in Missouri advance a proposal to allow private citizens to sue Missouri residents who have…

3 years ago

New Legislation Expands Protections for Warehouse Workers

SACRAMENTO — Moving to address injuries among workers in the warehousing industry, Gov.Gavin Newsom Sept. 23, signed AB 701 by…

4 years ago