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Although tuberculosis cases in California have risen and fallen in recent years, the overall statewide total has declined. However, two counties in the Central Valley are reporting an increase.
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A new health clinic opened its doors in Merced County. Sutter Los Banos Rural Health Clinic East is part of efforts by the health company Sutter Health to expand its services to rural regions of the state.
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Blue Shield spokesperson Mark Seelig said the company insures a “meaningful” number of people in Fresno County and a small portion of Madera County.
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Family members and attorneys for patients hospitalized after being detained by federal immigration officials said they are facing extreme difficulty trying to locate patients, get information about their well-being, and provide them emotional and legal support.
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The competency exam was a condition of probation for Dr. Hans Yu, who was accused of negligence in his care for three patients.
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Kaweah Health is getting nursing staff through a new partnership.
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The hospital will continue to recommend 17 vaccines for all children, rather than the 11 now universally recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under new guidelines.
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Some are concerned the ongoing political controversy in Congress over the expiration of Obamacare tax credits is causing people to sit on the sidelines and take no action to enroll or renew.
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California spent hundreds of millions on prison and hospital healthcare staff, auditors found, but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises, with inadequate oversight and planning.
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A program is helping farmworkers and local youth gain the skills to advocate for the health and well-being of agricultural communities.
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Months after a public health clinic shut down in the city of Shafter, health officials say they are continuing to weigh options for health services in the community.
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A new report issued by the jury this month says the Kern County Board of Supervisors’ decision in August to cut funding for the county’s department of public health by $12 million has left many services and programs underfunded.