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Kristina Herrick
Kristina Herrick
Classical Music Host
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George Mason
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Rebecca Plevin
Reporter
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Jason Scott
Host, Clearly Classical and All Things Considered
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Vince DiCiccio
Host, The Oasis; The Intersection
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Marv Allen
Marv Allen
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Just One Breath
12:48 pm
Thu March 28, 2013

CDC Study: Valley Fever Cases Increasing Dramatically

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Dust storms can carry millions of spores from the fungus that causes valley fever.
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Cases of valley fever are climbing at stunning rates nationwide, and especially in California and Arizona, according to a new study released today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The agency launched its analysis following the publication of the Reporting on Health Collaborative’s ‘Just One Breath’ series on valley fever. Valley Public Radio is a member of the partnership.

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Just One Breath
10:29 am
Mon March 18, 2013

Valley Fever Advocates See Hope For New Funding, New Laws

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Assemblymember Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, is interested in supporting valley fever research at UC Merced.
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Tammy Schaefer, right, was working to support one of former State Senator Michael Rubio's valley fever bills.
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State Senator Cathleen Galgiani, D-Stockton, has requested to become the chairperson of the Senate Select Committee on Valley Fever.
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State Senator Jean Fuller, R-Bakersfield, sits on the Senate Select Committee on Valley Fever.
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea, D-Fresno, said he would strive to allocate money toward valley fever research at UC Merced.
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Many people viewed former State Senator Michael Rubio as a champion for valley fever.
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For Central California families impacted by valley fever, it seemed like the long-ignored disease was finally gaining attention.

"Good afternoon everyone," said former State Senator Michael Rubio, as he welcomed people to a town hall meeting on valley fever, held last fall in Bakersfield. "I want to thank you for participating and joining us."

"My goal is to listen today and then capture a handful of action items, so that we can go back to Sacramento and introduce some legislation to move the ball forward on this very important subject."

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Health Care Reform
10:54 am
Thu March 14, 2013

California Lawmaker Seeks to Expand the Roles of Non-Physicians

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State Senator Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina)
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A California lawmaker proposes to allow some healthcare workers to expand their range of services in order to meet the new demand for health care under the Affordable Care Act. Pauline Bartolone has more from Sacramento.

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Health
6:03 pm
Wed March 13, 2013

New Study Shows Poor, Minorities At Greater Asthma Risk

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Polluted skies over northeast Fresno (file photo)
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A new study from UCLA and the state Air Resources Board finds that minorities and other low-income populations face greater incidents of asthma than the rest of the population.

The study from the Chronic Disease Program at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research connects increased exposure to pollution with a rise in everything from asthma attacks to work absences and emergency room visits.

The study also found that those living within 750 feet of busy roads and highways had increases in asthma-related trips to the emergency room.

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