Health

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Extra Edition: Medi-Cal Renewal.

THURSDAY, MAY 25 PROGRAM # 10016 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Medi-Cal Renewal. California’s safety-net health program has resumed annual eligibility checks after the three years of the pandemic. This means beneficiaries will need to provide updated personal information to maintain coverage. What to watch for? What do families need to know? What’s the impact […]

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Extra Edition: Healthy Vision: A Family Focus. (Program Repeat) Also, Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma.

TUESDAY, MAY 23 PROGRAM # 10013 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Healthy Vision: A Family Focus. (Program Repeat) As people age, they’re at a greater risk for many eye diseases and conditions — but vision loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. Early detection and treatment can help protect vision and prevent […]

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(Español) Por qué los adultos jóvenes tienen menos sexo que el que tuvieron sus padres

(Español) El sexo también tiene una correlación con los ingresos. Los adultos jóvenes que ganan menos dinero tienen más probabilidades de no tener relaciones sexuales que sus pares que ganan más.

Posted in Homepage Feature, Youth, Health |
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New York Bans Gas stoves. Also, Costs of Asthma and Smog.

MONDAY, MAY 22 PROGRAM # 10012 12:00 PM PT New York Bans Gas stoves. New York state will ban gas stoves and furnaces from most new homes and buildings by as early as 2026 under a new measure passed by lawmakers. New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas appliances. […]

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María Tomás se toma un selfie. Foto: Cortesía María Tomás.

(Español) Con dificultades pero con esperanza sobreviven extrabajadores del hongo en Colorado

(Español) “Voy a conseguir un trabajo no importa lo que haga pero esta noche voy a traer leche para los niños en la noche…”.

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Posted in Homepage Feature, Immigration, Inmigrantes, Health, Jobs |
Cada vez es más difícil para los pacientes pagar Truvada, también conocida como profilaxis previa a la exposición, o PrEP, debido al alto precio del medicamento y los esfuerzos de las compañías de seguros por restringir el uso de cupones que protegen a los pacientes. Foto: Heidi de Marco/California Healthline.

(Español) Sobredosis de opioides y fentanilo, ¿enfoque punitivo, o asunto de salud pública? 

(Español) “Es una crisis humanitaria que requiere una respuesta con métodos y tratamientos del sistema de salud pública que tenemos en este país. Necesitamos que las comunidades especialmente afroamericana, latina e indígenas tengan más acceso a tratamiento”.

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Debt-Ceiling Fight. Fentanyl Crisis. More Translation Resources in Colorado.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 PROGRAM # 10008 12:00 PM PT Debt-Ceiling Fight. Time is rapidly running out for Congress to raise or suspend the federal debt ceiling and prevent the nation from defaulting and falling into a crisis. What are the likely scenarios? What are the risks of a default? Who would be most impacted? What’s […]

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Extra Edition: Disaster Relief in Flooded Areas. Also, Impact of Hospital Closure on Residents.

TUESDAY, MAY 16 PROGRAM # 10006 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Disaster Relief in Flooded Areas. The SBA is encouraging businesses and residents impacted by severe winter storms, strong winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began Feb. 21 in California to apply for federal disaster loans to help rebuild and recover from this disaster. Homeowners, […]

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Healthy Vision: A Family Focus. Also, Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma.

MONDAY, MAY 15 PROGRAM # 10005 12:00 PM PT Healthy Vision: A Family Focus. As people age, they’re at a greater risk for many eye diseases and conditions — but vision loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. Early detection and treatment can help protect vision and prevent vision loss, but many […]

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Protestan contra la venta indiscriminada de armas, y con carteles exigen acción en contra de la violencia armada en las escuelas. Foto: dreamstime.com.

(Español) Madres activistas comparten experiencias de lucha y compromiso

(Español) “Fuimos al Capitolio a marchar en Austin y en diferentes lugares, así nos ayudamos, nos reconfortamos unos a otros, en saber que estamos juntos en la lucha…”.

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