• 700 Organizations Push Congressional Leaders to Protect Health Care

    Children Now OAKLAND, Calif.,- Cuts to Medicaid and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would be severely detrimental to California children and families, a diverse group of 695 business, parent and community groups, faith-based congregations and health, education and social service organizations told the California’s Congressional delegation in...
  • 700 organizaciones presionan al Congreso de proteger la salud infantil

    Children Now  OAKLAND, California- Recortes de Medicaid y una derogación de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible tendrían un serio impacto en los niños y familias de California, dijo un grupo diverso de 695 grupos empresariales, comunitarios y de padres, congregaciones basadas en la fe y organizaciones de...
  • Why Are You Avoiding the Doctor?

    StatePoint  Most Americans want to stay healthy and prevent disease and illness. For many, this means getting regular check-ups and using their health plan benefits. For others, it seems that ignorance is bliss.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans get their preventive services only...
  • Defensores de los niños hacen mancuerna ante la enmienda del Obamacare

    Logan Pollard California News Service Los Angeles, CA – Un nuevo reporte emitido la semana pasada, muestra que una enmienda parcial del Obamacare (“Affordable Care Act”) podría dejar a 4.9 millones de californianos sin seguro. Esto, dice el reporte del “Urban Institute”, pone en peligro a muchos de los...
  • Calif. Children’s Advocates Brace for Possible Repeal of Obamacare

    Logan Pollard California News Service  LOS ANGELES – Come January, the Republican-led Congress will have the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as “Obamacare,” in its sights. A new report by the Urban Institute suggests repealing even portions of the law will leave 4.9 million Californians without health insurance....
  • Yes to ‘ho-ho-ho’ and No to holiday allergies

    BPT  Shouldn’t this be the season for walks in the snow, gift-shopping, family gatherings, ho-ho-ho and mistletoe? So why are you still sneezing? Granted, certain times of year are more allergen-filled than others, but the truth is, allergy symptoms can hit you in any season – even the holiday...
  • ¿Su hijo está haciendo suficiente actividad física?

    StatePoint Según un estudio reciente, sólo una cuarta parte de los niños y adolescentes hacen suficiente actividad física. Y la actividad física no es sólo necesaria para un cuerpo sano; puede contribuir a tener una mente sana. El informe “2016 Shape of the Nation” de la iniciativa Voices for...
  • Top Tips For Medicare Open Enrollment

    NAPS It’s that time again—Medicare Open Enrollment season. From now until December 7, anyone over 65, or those turning 65 in 2017, can enroll in Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage. Here are five things you should know before you enroll: 1. Learn the ABCs and D. Medicare...
  • Stay One Step Ahead of Diabetes and Against Vision Loss

    BPT   Managing diabetes can be overwhelming. Between remembering to take your medications every day and carefully watching your diet and blood sugar levels, it can be hard to feel like you’re in control of your disease and not the other way around. And even when you think you’re...
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