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Report finds millions of families reliant on Medicaid to lose

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of leading civil rights organizations released a report urging Congress to take immediate action and prevent millions of families from losing health care coverage.

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California is offering health care to all undocumented residents in

WebBy Matthew Miranda. On Monday, the state opens its Medi-Cal eligibility to undocumented adults 26 to 49 — the last remaining age group to be included.

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GUTT Healing Circle provides safe space for men and women to …

WebFounded and facilitated by two Black women with distinctly different backgrounds, GUTT (Gaining Unity Through Transformation) Healing Circle designs a safe space for Black men and women to personally develop, to establish community, and to support one another in building consciousness in a holistic way. Both LaTanya Ward and …

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SCOTUS Ruling in Idaho v. United States could trigger Republican …

Web13 Republican-led states have total abortion bans that could be worsened by SCOTUS ruling in Idaho’s favor. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will soon decide Idaho v.United States, a case that could allow states to ban emergency, life-stabilizing abortions and empower more Republican-controlled states to pass archaic …

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County launches CalFresh Awareness Month

WebCOMPTON - With food insecurity at an all-time high in Los Angeles County according to a government report, the departments of Public Social Services and Public Health Wednesday launched the county's annual CalFresh Awareness Month Campaign, hoping to make residents aware of the state program that provides financial assistance …

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CDC Foundation’s “Live to the Beat” returns to

WebThe health implications from COVID-19 have been felt across society, especially for the Black community. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national decline in heart disease death rate reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic, disproportionately affecting Black adults.

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NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Secretary of AHCA

WebFebruary 7 Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Clear Health Alliance (CHA) hosted a conversation today among health care providers, community leaders and nonprofit organizations on prevention and care of HIV/AIDS.

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$3.3 billion available for mental health beds as Newsom kick-starts

WebGov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce Tuesday that the state will make $3.3 billion in funding available by July to begin building inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment centers as part of a massive effort to transform California’s mental health system and address the homelessness crisis. The money is the first tranche of a $6.4

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Probation chief provides update on juvenile facilities to Board of

WebProbation officers push back on allegations they stood by while teen was beat during fight. One key to the Department’s progress, he said, has been the ability to train officers to interact with youth up to modern standards. “It’s a game-changer,” he said. Supervisor at juvenile facility in Sylmar was stabbed repeatedly by a juvenile

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Mayor's Fund receives $2.8 million in donations for eviction …

WebLOS ANGELES – Two organizations Monday donated a combined $2.8 million to support the Mayor’s Fund of Los Angeles, a nonprofit closely associated with Mayor Karen Bass and efforts to prevent evictions and homelessness. The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation gave $1.5 million and Health Net gave $1.3 million to invest in the Mayor’s …

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California retirees hit after hackers steal data of 800,000 health

WebBy Cathie Anderson | Sacramento Bee. Hundreds of thousands of Sutter Health patients are learning that they had personal information stolen as part of the same massive data breach last May that hit roughly 1.2 million CalPERS and CalSTRS retirees and more than 70 million people worldwide.

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Black Business Spotlight: Meet Simmone Taitt, founder/CEO

WebWe would like to introduce you to Simmone Taitt, a birth and full spectrum doula who launched Poppy Seed Health in 2019. Poppy Seed Health provides an app based, on-demand access for support during pregnancy, postpartum, miscarriage and loss.

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D.L. Hughley joins campaign to raise awareness about

WebHughley’s personal experience with cancer, including his father and sister, motivated him to take his own health seriously many years ago. “Cancer has touched so many of us, but we need greater awareness of diseases that are disproportionately affecting and killing Black people, like multiple myeloma,” said D.L. Hughley.

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Hepatitis A spreading among Los Angeles homeless population, …

WebThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of the highly contagious liver disease hepatitis A among its homeless population. Health officials said five cases of hepatitis A have been reported since mid-March among people experiencing homelessness. The virus, which can spread among people even …

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R&B superstar Will Downing raises mental health awareness in …

WebLegendary R&B singer Will Downing is set to release a new single “Till We Meet Again,” on May 1 in honor of his daughter, Aron Siobhan Downing. The song is from his recently released album, PIECES, which coincides with an unfortunate incident in Will’s personal life – the sudden passing of his 31-year-old daughter Aron.

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Fitness chain struggles to keep up with demand as members

WebSan Ramon-based 24 is a popular choice for middle-income residents, with memberships ranging from about $20-$40 per month. Upscale and private gyms cost much more. Thus, 24 members feel stuck, though they are lately often irritated by their experiences there. “Even if I could afford to go to another gym, 24 Hour Fitness is the …

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Healthcare workers minimum wage ballot measure could go …

WebINGLEWOOD – During the July 12 regular city council meeting the city clerk will certify petition signatures to place a ballot measure before Inglewood voters to establish a minimum wage for certain employees employed at …

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Inglewood home healthcare agency named Small Business of the …

WebINGLEWOOD, Calif. — W.A.Y.S. Home Care & Health Agency of Inglewood California was awarded Small Business of the Year (Aug 2022), by Senator Steven Bradford representing the 35 th District of California. CEO Kedrin Johnson of W.A.Y.S. employs more than 50 employees at her agency and offers business and vocational training at her …

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Judge rules lawsuit against County can go forward for not …

WebLOS ANGELES – A lawsuit filed by a coroner’s office investigator who maintains the department has failed to accommodate him for liver disease that progressed into cancer can move to trial, a judge has ruled. David Smith’s Los Angeles Superior Court complaint alleges failure to accommodate and

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