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Archive coverage tagged California. For the dated policy tracker, see the California state page.
55 articles · page 1 of 2 · Jan 24, 2026 – May 31, 2026
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California is working to expand and strengthen its behavioral health workforce by creating more inclusive career pathways, particularly for people with lived experience…
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LOS ANGELES — California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by aspiring nurses,…
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Should you use prescription drug coupons? The short answer: It depends.
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CHCF analysis outlines statewide policy options, costs, and trade-offs to protect care for Californians who rely on the program. The post 2 Million Californians Could…
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In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials struggled to impress upon the public the grave risks associated with the disease, as well as how easily it…
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UNITED STATES—For decades, addiction treatment carried a clinical, institutional image — sterile hallways, fluorescent lighting, and a one-size-fits-all approach that…
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UNITED STATES—Southern California has long been synonymous with ambition. From the biotech corridors of San Diego to the entertainment industry hubs scattered across Los…
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UNITED STATES—For many people navigating mental health challenges, the path to stability begins not in a therapist’s office or a medication regimen, but in the place,…
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UNITED STATES—Southern California has long been at the forefront of wellness culture, from the nutrition-conscious communities of the Westside to the quiet retreat…
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In 2019, Mia Tretta, then a high school freshman at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, was struck in the stomach by a round from a .45-caliber…
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California’s history of institutionalized psychiatric care is long, messy, and riddled with systemic abuse.
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Mission Prep announces an expanded line of teen anxiety treatment programs with individualized plans across its California facilities - combining cognitive behavioral…
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Mission Prep announces that residential PTSD and trauma treatment programs are now available for teenagers, offering evidence-based therapies including EMDR, somatic…
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Witnessing a shooting, hearing gunfire, losing someone, or living in a violent area can leave people with chronic pain and stress long afterward.
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🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Episode Tustin, California - Friendly Recovery Center Mental Health & Addiction Treatment has announced that it now accepts Cigna PPO insurance…
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Health officials urge at-risk residents to get vaccinated immediately.
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Mission Prep ((866) 658-6823) expands its family-based residential ADHD treatment for teens - integrating weekly family therapy and support groups as core program…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A statewide ban on students using cellphones in school could come as early as next summer under newly proposed legislation.
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Three years after launch, the program has surpassed 150,000 members, delivering often same-day access to care with $0 out-of-pocket costs for virtual visits with…
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New funding will build treatment beds, crisis centers, and recovery facilities statewide—targeting gaps tied to homelessness, emergency care, and untreated mental…
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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate…
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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
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Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Northern California will stage a one-day strike over AI use, patient care concerns, staffing levels and job security, with…
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(NaturalNews) IntroductionWalnuts have been cultivated and valued by human civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient Persia and Rome to China, where they...
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Toxic relationships may be aging you faster than you think. New research reveals difficult people in your life could accelerate biological aging by 1.5%.
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A new WalletHub report identifies the happiest cities in America, with one Northern California city taking the top spot.
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A new federal Medicaid work mandate poses significant risks to California's estimated 180,000 homeless population, with medical professionals warning that many could…
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Street medicine providers across the state are worried that changes made to Medi-Cal eligibility will cause unhoused people to lose insurance.
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Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other healthcare professionals in California will return to work Tuesday after a monthlong work stoppage.
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More than 40 hospitals have stopped offering some gender-affirming care to transgender youth about a year after Trump’s executive order, according to published reports.
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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed HR 1, which cut billions of dollars in enhanced subsidies for health insurance, resulting in rising premiums and reduced access…
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Thousands of Kaiser health care workers are on strike to demand better pay and staffing. The walk out has resulted in canceled or delayed appointments and surgeries,…
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In what could be his last State of the City address as he dives headfirst into California’s gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Saturday continued to tout…
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The latest nauseant from MAGA types pretending to care about children was dished up last week, but amid the internment of kindergartners, the slashing of funds to catch…
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The discoery, researchers said, may lead to new ways to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women at higher risk.
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We can’t biohack our taste buds by cutting sugar from our diets, but we can shift our habits.
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"The Wellness Event" will feature free health screenings, no-cost flu shots and curated wellness sample boxes.
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