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May 5 6:57 am
  • health care

California Democrats lean into abortion rights as ‘defining issue’

Alexei Koseff, CalMatters

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.

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May 3 7:01 am
  • health care

‘When you don’t know where to go, you come here:’ California preps to be a haven for abortion rights

Alexei Koseff, CalMatters

California abortion rights groups, providers and Democratic lawmakers are all getting ready for a potential influx of out-of-state women. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to dramatically scale back, or even end, the constitutional right to abortion.

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Mar 14 11:39 am
  • health care

California aims to limit health care costs with new office

Adam Beam, Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to order the state’s hospitals, doctors’ offices and insurance companies to keep their costs below a certain level. If they don’t, the state could impose a hefty fine.

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Feb 1 7:26 am
  • health care

Why single-payer health care died in the California Legislature, again

Alexei Koseff, CalMatters

A bill for single-payer health care in California didn’t even get a vote in the state Assembly after its author couldn’t round up enough support before Monday’s deadline. Advocates are incensed.

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Jan 31 8:35 pm
  • health care

Universal health care bill fails to advance, ending any chance of becoming state law this year

Adam Beam, Associated Press

“Especially with four democratic vacancies in the Assembly, the votes were not there today, but we will not give up,” the bill’s author said.

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Jan 27 9:00 am
  • health care

COVID-19 continues to intensify nursing shortage

Brandon Richardson

For a decade, the United States has faced a critical nursing shortage, which is expected to grow through 2030. The challenges caused by the shortage, though, continue to be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as it surpasses the two-year mark.

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Jan 12 7:26 am
  • State Legislature

Universal health care bill advances in California Assembly

Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Democrats took their first step toward abolishing the state’s private health insurance market and replacing it with a government-run plan they promised would never deny anyone the care they need.

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Sep 7 2:35 pm
  • coronavirus

‘We don’t have beds staffed’: local hospitals grapple with nationwide nurse shortage

Brandon Richardson

Impacts of the national nurse shortage are being felt at Long Beach hospitals, where officials are offering signing and referral bonuses as well as premium pay for those who show up to their shifts.

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May 13 2021 4:55 pm
  • health care

Want to enroll in Medi-Cal or Covered California? The Long Beach health department can help.

Crystal Niebla

Long Beach officials announced Thursday that its health department is offering enrollment assistance for those who may be eligible Medi-Cal and Covered California.

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May 12 2021 12:00 pm
  • Community Hospital

Community Hospital emergency department opens 3 years after closure

Brandon Richardson

After nearly three years, the Community Hospital Long Beach emergency department is now open, marking a crucial turning point for the facility, operator Molina, Wu, Network announced Wednesday.

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