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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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SAN FRANCISCO – On Wednesday, November 30, Matthew Tejada, director of U.S. EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, joined state and local leaders to highlight the importance of reducing chemical exposure for nail salon workers. EPA also announced the award of an Environmental Justice grant to Asian Health Services, a...
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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...
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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...
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Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – El porcentaje de niños sin seguro en California se desplomo en un 55 por ciento entre 2013 y 2015, inmediatamente después de la implementación de la “Affordable Care Act” (Ley de Cuidado Asequible), de acuerdo a un reporte reciente del Georgetown...