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Arturo Hilario El Observador The pandemic is not over and as winter approaches, it is critical that the community be prepared and protected against not only COVID-19, but the flu as well. Even if someone got the initial COVID shot, or any number of boosters, now is the time...
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La temporada contra la influenza (gripe) está aquí y los adultos con ciertas afecciones crónicas, como asma, enfermedades del corazón y diabetes, están en mayor riesgo de presentar complicaciones graves a causa de la influenza, incluso la hospitalización o hasta la muerte. De hecho, durante temporadas de influenza pasadas,...
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Flu season is here, and adults with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes, are at higher risk of serious flu complications, including hospitalization or even death. In fact, during past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying...
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Effective mask wearing is still an essential tool in California’s fight against COVID-19. The California Department of Public Health recently released new guidelines on mask wearing, urging Californians to consider wearing a mask based on their location and situation. The state released a new masking guidance on Sept. 20...
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La salud cardiovascular es un tema importante para todos, pero es una preocupación particular para la comunidad hispana. De acuerdo con la American Heart Association (Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón), el 52 % de los hombres hispanos y el 43 % de las mujeres hispanas en todo el país tienen...
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Heart health is an important issue for everyone but is a particular concern for the Hispanic community. According to the American Heart Association, 52% of Hispanic men and 43% of Hispanic women nationwide have a form of heart disease, which can often lead to death. Celebrity chef, cookbook author...
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When Kathie Moehlig’s 11-year-old son decided to transition in 2012, she says not one doctor in San Diego was willing to treat him. “When I called to make appointments, they kept telling me: ‘We don’t treat kids like that here,’” Moehlig said. But she continued making calls, eventually breaking...
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This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which in California is part of Medi-Cal. The program has been wildly successful. As of 2020, just 3.6% of kids in the Golden State were uninsured. Medi-Cal and CHIP serve almost 5.5 million children in the...
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Un sindicato que representa a 2000 trabajadores de salud mental de Kaiser Northern California anunció esta mañana planes para una huelga indefinida a partir del 15 de agosto. Entre las razones que señalaron los representantes sindicales: la alta carga de trabajo de los médicos y los pacientes que esperan...
Arturo Hilario El Observador The pandemic is not over and as winter approaches, it is critical that the community be prepared and protected against not only COVID-19, but the flu as well. Even if someone got the initial COVID shot, or any number of boosters, now is the time...
La temporada contra la influenza (gripe) está aquí y los adultos con ciertas afecciones crónicas, como asma, enfermedades del corazón y diabetes, están en mayor riesgo de presentar complicaciones graves a causa de la influenza, incluso la hospitalización o hasta la muerte. De hecho, durante temporadas de influenza pasadas,...
Flu season is here, and adults with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes, are at higher risk of serious flu complications, including hospitalization or even death. In fact, during past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying...
Effective mask wearing is still an essential tool in California’s fight against COVID-19. The California Department of Public Health recently released new guidelines on mask wearing, urging Californians to consider wearing a mask based on their location and situation. The state released a new masking guidance on Sept. 20...
La salud cardiovascular es un tema importante para todos, pero es una preocupación particular para la comunidad hispana. De acuerdo con la American Heart Association (Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón), el 52 % de los hombres hispanos y el 43 % de las mujeres hispanas en todo el país tienen...
When Kathie Moehlig’s 11-year-old son decided to transition in 2012, she says not one doctor in San Diego was willing to treat him. “When I called to make appointments, they kept telling me: ‘We don’t treat kids like that here,’” Moehlig said. But she continued making calls, eventually breaking...
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which in California is part of Medi-Cal. The program has been wildly successful. As of 2020, just 3.6% of kids in the Golden State were uninsured. Medi-Cal and CHIP serve almost 5.5 million children in the...
Un sindicato que representa a 2000 trabajadores de salud mental de Kaiser Northern California anunció esta mañana planes para una huelga indefinida a partir del 15 de agosto. Entre las razones que señalaron los representantes sindicales: la alta carga de trabajo de los médicos y los pacientes que esperan...