Health

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Local Efforts to Protect Nail Salon Workers

    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...
  • ¿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...
  • CA corta en más de la mitad el número de niños no asegurados

    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...
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