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HealthRight 360 probed after 2 overdose deaths in San Francisco

WebBy David Sjostedt Published Feb. 09, 2024 • 6:12pm. The state is investigating San Francisco’s largest drug treatment provider after two people fatally …

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San Francisco To Replace Tenderloin Center With ‘Wellness Hubs’

WebThe San Francisco Department of Public Health released an overdose prevention plan that includes creating at least two “wellness hubs” to replace the closing …

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In SF and Across California, People With Mental Illness Languish

WebAt a recent hearing, nurses from SF General Hospital described dangerous conditions in the city’s emergency units thanks to a revolving door of patients in severe …

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New Study: 90% of State's Homeless Are Local

WebThe study found that Black people made up 26% of the homeless population in a state where they are only 6% of the general population. About 90% of participants …

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Covered California: Dec. 31 Deadline for 2024 Health Plan Sign Up

WebCalifornians can still apply for health insurance via until Jan. 31, 2024, for coverage starting in February, but to ensure coverage in January, you'll need to select a …

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Newsom Wants To Delay New Health Care Worker Pay Bump

WebNewsom OK’d pay bump for health care workers. Now he wants to delay it. California health care workers banking on a state-ordered minimum wage increase later …

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Breed Taps New San Francisco Budget Chief With Deficit Looming

WebSan Francisco mayor taps new budget chief with massive deficit looming. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said Wednesday that she's appointed a new top …

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New California Law To Force Help on People With Mental Illness

WebBy Associated Press Published Oct. 10, 2023 • 1:00pm. More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will …

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San Francisco’s CARE Court Had 8 Applicants in First Month

WebSan Francisco is one of seven cities tasked with leading the implementation of a new legal system, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, called Community Assistance, …

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California CARE Court Sees Over 100 Petitions in First Two Months

WebAn alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since launching in seven California …

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Mentally Ill Californians May Be Confined for Treatment Under …

WebUnder current law, police officers, members of mental-health crisis teams, those in charge of treatment facilities and county-designated officials are allowed to …

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CARE Court Launches in San Francisco. Will It Help Homelessness

WebSan Francisco, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Glenn counties launched the new program Monday. Los Angeles County will begin its …

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San Francisco health department didn’t track $500K in gift cards

WebA cockroach infestation, staff turnover and lost records are just some of the reasons why the San Francisco Department of Public Health has failed to track …

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How One Man Fought an SF Hospital Over Mystery Medical Fees

WebThat decision sent Ard on a yearslong quest to defeat UCSF Health, San Francisco’s leading medical center, in court. Ard was not alone in his frustrations. Many …

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J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference Kicks Off in San Francisco

WebBut the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference stood strong to its longtime history of hosting in San Francisco for what’s billed as the largest health care investment …

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Mask Up, San Francisco: New Covid Variant Rising

WebWalgreens test positivity rates are rising in California, reaching 48.3% as of Aug. 8—nearly an 8% increase from the prior week and higher than the national positivity …

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Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health insurance battle shows hazards

WebFor weeks, more than 500,000 Anthem Blue Cross enrollees who receive health care from the University of California were held in suspense. It wasn’t clear …

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San Francisco Safety: City Workers Say They Fear Crime

WebBy Matthew Kupfer Published Nov. 07, 2023 • 5:04am. It happened after noon as people were leaving work for lunch. A car pulled up alongside another vehicle parked …

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