Amid Wildfire Trauma, L.A. County Dispatches Mental Health Workers to Evacuees
Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments鈥 response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. Los Angeles County has been modifying its approach with each disaster.
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Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
For Homeless Seniors, Getting Into Stable Housing Takes a Village 鈥 And a Lot of Luck
The number of unhoused seniors in the U.S. is expected to triple by 2030. About half of this population is becoming homeless for the first time. Homeless services struggle to help. Finding affordable housing that鈥檚 also accessible for older Americans with medical conditions is an extra challenge.
Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies
国产麻豆精品Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here鈥檚 a collection of their appearances.
Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington
Childhood Vaccination Rates, a Rare Health Bright Spot in Struggling States, Are Slipping
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New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Care Decisions, Detention Centers
I鈥檓 Moving Forward and Facing the Uncertainty of Aging
Midwives Blame California Rules for Hampering Birth Centers Amid Maternity Care Crisis
Voters Backed Abortion Rights but State Judges Have Final Say
Beyond Hard Hats: Mental Struggles Become the Deadliest Construction Industry Danger
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Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash
How Are States Spending Opioid Settlement Cash? We Built a Database of Answers
From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, we uncovered how billions in opioid settlement funds were used by state and local governments in 2022 and 2023. Find out where the money went.
