“In addition to killing 600,000 in the United States and afflicting an estimated 3.4 million or more with persistent symptoms, the pandemic threatens the health of vulnerable people devastated by the loss of jobs, homes and opportunities for the future … leading millions of people to live sicker and die younger due […]
“…even as advocates have made strides in acceptance, truly improving the lives of people with mental illness has proven stubbornly difficult. Over the past several decades — while the U.S. successfully lowered death rates for cancer, heart disease and other major illnesses — […]
The week in healthcare reform “California has the structures and the will to supply health care for all…We just need federal support and waivers allowing us to move to universal health care.” –Tam Ma, Deputy Legislative Secretary for Governor Newsom Wow! […]
“The cost of an average funeral can be as much as $15,000 … so the FEMA reimbursement program offers financial relief for many clients. But it isn’t easy to get the money…. ‘These are humble people who don’t have access to the internet […]
“Around 46% of Golden State residents have been fully vaccinated, lagging behind numerous other states but ahead of the national rate of just under 43%. Some millions more have built up immunity after a covid infection.” Being Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go […]
Action Alerts On Monday & Tuesday, join Healthy California Now, co-sponsors & affiliates And urge Governor Newsom to lead the way on single payer! #GavinLeadTheWay ________________________________ The week in healthcare reform “…because of how we’ve structured our health-care system, the FDA’s decision will effectively […]
“Some cities and counties in California have declared racism a public health crisis, including Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. But those declarations would be more meaningful backed by an infusion of state resources, health care advocates say.” Lawmakers Pressure Newsom to […]
“The issue is not what’s unique about the inner workings of Black bodies, but instead what’s going on around them…. It might not be that Black bodies are more likely to have more creatinine in the blood, but that Americans who experience housing insecurity and barriers to […]
