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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CA: Health

Groups fighting hunger will hold a panel discussion in Los Angeles, called

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Feeding the unhoused in LA.: Searching for best practices

California is home to more than 181,000 people who are unhoused, with 75,000 in Los Angeles alone, so the Los Angeles Food Policy Council will host a …

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Childhood vaccines are stored in temperature-controlled refrigerators at pediatrician Eric Ball's practice in Orange County, Calif. (Jackie Fortiér/KFF Health News)
Pedatricians cut back on COVID shots as interest wanes

By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…

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A partir del año que viene, los afiliados a Medicare no tendrán que gastar ni un centavo más de $2,000 por año en medicamentos recetados.
Informe: Nuevo límite de recetas médicas para Medicare supone gran ahorro

Según un to nuevo informe de AARP, cientos de miles de californianos de edad avanzada se ahorrarán mucho en medicamentos a partir de enero…

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Medicare enrollees will not have to spend more than $2,000 annually on prescription drugs, starting next year. (Burlingham/Adobe Stock)
Report: New prescription drug cap for Medicare means big savings

Hundreds of thousands of older Californians will see huge savings on prescription drugs starting in January, according to a new report from AARP…

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A new online resource helps LGBTQ+ people navigate end-of-life decisions.(Cultura Creative/Adobe Stock)
New online tool aids LGBTQ+ people in making end-of-life decisions

LGBTQ+ Americans are twice as likely to experience discrimination in health care, including as they age, according to a new survey from the Kaiser …

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The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute is training members of the local community to reduce shortages in the health care workforce. (LRMAI)
CA program combats shortage of medical assistants

California faces a big shortage in the health care workforce, so health centers in San Diego are taking matters into their own hands, launching a …

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El Compassionate Care Act crearía una campaña de concientización pública que fomente conversaciones entre pacientes, sus familias y médicos sobre los deseos para el final de la vida. (Nimito/Adobe Stock)
Nuevo proyecto de ley en el Congreso mejoraría la atención al final de la vida

Un proyecto de ley recién presentado en el Congreso aumentaría la conciencia pública sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con el final de …

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The Compassionate Care Act would create a public awareness campaign that encourages conversations between patients, their families and doctors about end-of-life wishes. (Nimito/Adobe Stock)
New bill in Congress would improve end-of-life care

A bill just introduced in Congress would raise public awareness of issues surrounding the end of life, including palliative care, and hospice…

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A bill would establish a partnership between the California Departments of Public Health, Civil Rights and Justice to share data on racial bias in health care when patients suffer adverse events. (N F/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Black women’s groups fight bias in health care

A bill headed to the State Senate floor this week would require California to start tracking discrimination in health care. Assembly Bill 3161 asks …

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The Park Fire in Northern California is causing widespread air quality issues due to heavy smoke. (Cal Fire)
Massive blazes give rise to increased issues with 'fire brain'

Mental-health experts are sounding the alarm about "fire brain" - a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that …

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José Alejandro Lemuz, del área de Los Ángeles, se pronunció a favor de la Ley de Opción de Fin de Vida antes de recurrir a ayuda médica y poner fin a su sufrimiento el pasado mes de marzo. (Compassion & Choices)
Informe: Más hispanos en CA recurren a la ayuda médica para morir

Cada vez son más los hispanos que se acogen a la ley de ayuda médica para morir, según un nuevo informe del Departamento de Salud de …

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José Alejandro Lemuz, from the Los Angeles area, spoke out in favor of the End of Life Options Act before using medical aid in dying to end his suffering this past March. (Compassion & Choices)
Report: More Hispanic Californians using medical aid in dying

More and more Hispanic people are taking advantage of California's medical aid-in-dying law, according to a new report from the California Department …

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