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webThousands of Kaiser workers in the Bay Area were back on the picket lines Friday for day three of what has been called the largest health care workers strike in U.S. …

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Where are masks still required in the Bay Area

webStarting Nov. 1, everyone that works at health care facilities in San Mateo County will be required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. These …

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What to know about fastest-growing COVID-19 variant in US

webThe HV.1 subvariant is still the dominant strain right now — but JN.1 is not far behind. During the two-week period ending on Dec. 9, HV.1 accounted for about 30% of …

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Biden announces rule to protect consumers with short-term …

webBiden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans The White House said the rule is part of Biden's efforts to reduce …

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New community health center to open in Morgan Hill

webVHC Morgan Hill is part of the county health system and will be open seven days a week. It will offer general surgery, primary care, radiology, urgent care and a …

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Bay Area group tackles women's health research and innovation

webEven as the Biden administration pushes to advance research and innovation in women's health, one group of Bay Area women are creating space to tackle the issues …

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New tuberculosis clinic opens in the South Bay – NBC Bay Area

webA new clinic, focused on treating tuberculosis and other airborne diseases, opened in San Jose Wednesday. The Valley Health Center Lundy primary care clinic, …

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San Francisco Ranks as Healthiest City in the US – NBC Bay Area

webA report recently released by WalletHub ranked the healthiest cities across the nation and a Bay Area city got the top spot. San Francisco ranked no. 1 healthiest place …

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These 5 Bay Area Hospitals Rank Among the Top in California, …

web2. Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital, Stanford - #3 in California. Location: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 . Phone Number: 650-723-4000

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Giants return to California for exhibition games ahead of 2024 …

webFirst pitch in the game, the third-ever between the two teams, is set for 5:07 p.m. Giants officials said tickets for the game are sold out.

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Where is marijuana legal in the US

webMarijuana is fully legal in 24 states and Washington, D.C. Another 17 states have legalized its use solely for medical purposes, with varying caveats in each states’ …

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‘There Are Gaps’: New CDC Study Finds High Suicide Rates in …

webHealth officials in Santa Clara County are hoping a new report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will reduce the stigma associated with suicide.

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How ‘Cash Pay' Could Save You Money on Hospital Bills

webThe California Department of Managed Health Care tells us: yes, you can. Lisa Berry Blackstock, a private patient advocate, says many of her clients have saved …

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UnitedHealth Group has paid more than $3 billion to providers …

webBy Ashley Capoot,CNBC •Published 8 mins ago. UnitedHealth Group has paid out more than $3.3 billion to providers affected by the cyberattack on its subsidiary …

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Rate of Older Californians Dying of Malnutrition Has Accelerated – …

webAbout 678,000 Californians are 85 or older, a number that increased by roughly 59% from 2000 to 2021, census data show. Californians 85 or older accounted …

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El Camino Health RoadRunners program ending

webA major change is coming to a long-running community assistance program in the South Bay. El Camino Health said thank you and goodbye to its beloved volunteer …

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Ozempic, Mounjaro negative impacts: Rx shortages and black …

webBalladares is recovering from triple bypass surgery and trying to manage his diabetes. Dr. Tan said it’s the role of the licensed healthcare provider to properly …

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Dangerous Patient Care at Good Samaritan Hospital

webDespite Good Samaritan’s recent issues, business seems to be doing just fine for HCA Healthcare. The company’s stock price has about doubled since the beginning …

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Violence Against Healthcare Workers Continues Despite Hospital …

webNow, hospitals must report all assaults against workers and develop an effective violence prevention plan or face fines up to $25,000 for the first offense and …

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Inspection Reports Reveal Serious Issues at Nursing Home Chain …

webInspection Reports Reveal Serious Issues at Nursing Home Chain Targeted by AG's Office According to the lawsuit, understaffed facilities led to the harm of …

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Black doctors accuse Sutter Health of discrimination, CEO's …

webSutter Health’s CEO, Warner Thomas, has pledged to end racism that has, allegedly, targeted Black physicians at Sutter’s hospitals and clinics for years. Thomas, …

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South Bay psychiatric hospital facility closing – NBC Bay Area

webA South Bay hospital plans to close its in-patient psychiatric facility next month, leaving patients concerned and state leaders searching for options. Good …

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Walgreens tops quarterly revenue estimates, but narrows profit …

webWalgreens reported fiscal second-quarter sales that beat Wall Street's expectations. But the retail pharmacy giant lowered the high end of its fiscal 2024 …

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Fatal crash involving pedestrian snarls traffic on San Jose freeway

webMulitple northbound lanes of Highway 101 in San Jose were shut down early Thursday after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. One lane was open on 101 just before …

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Berkeley woman suspected of stabbing mother to death to enter …

webA Berkeley woman suspected of killing her mother last week is expected to enter a plea during a hearing on Thursday, according to court records. Gabriella Rebecca …

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Former women’s prison employee sentenced for sexual abuse of …

webEaster 2024 events in the Bay Area. Multiple ex-employees of the prison have now been sentenced, including former warden Ray Garcia, who was convicted in 2022 …

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