Health

  • Children’s Advocates Push Back on ACA Repeal

    Logan Pollard California News Service LOS ANGELES – on Tuesday January 10th, children’s advocates petitioned members of Congress from California, asking them to look at the possible fallout from ending “Obamacare.” The group, Children Now, along with nearly 700 other organizations, contacted state lawmakers in Sacramento in December, urging...
  • El agua natural es la mejor opción para chicos y grandes

    Norma De La Vega Universidad de California  Beber agua es lo mejor para su cuerpo y su salud, el mensaje parece sencillo y claro, pero ponerlo en práctica ha requerido de un proceso largo y complejo que incluye: investigación, nuevas leyes, impuestos locales en la venta de sodas y...
  • Investigadores advierten sobre terribles consecuencias de quitar la ACA

    Suzanne Potter/Alfonso López-Collada Public News Service  CARSON CITY, Nev. — Si el Congreso retira partes de la Ley de Cuidado Asequible (ACA) sin remplazarlas, el número de estadounidenses sin seguro aumentaría a más del doble para 2019 -llegando a casi 59 millones-, de acuerdo a un nuevo reporte del Urban...
  • 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...
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