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COVID, flu and RSV on the decline in California

WEBLast year was COVID’s least deadly so far, with 6,900 deaths in California, still far outpacing the 400 flu deaths the state saw in the same period. With just a few …

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Health Secretary Becerra defends CDC's COVID isolation …

WEBU.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra defended federal COVID isolation guidelines Monday that California earlier this month announced it was deviating from to …

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COVID-19: Masks required in health care settings for all …

WEBIn Santa Clara County, everyone — patients, caregivers and healthcare providers — will be required to wear face masks in public patient care areas in hospitals, …

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The big three respiratory viruses are rising in California, …

WEBThe California Department of Public Health replaced the state's COVID dashboard with a new respiratory virus dashboard that tracks hospital admissions, …

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Oracle moving its 'world headquarters' to Nashville to …

WEBOracle women fought 7 years for equity, only to win just an extra paycheck or two Three years ago, Oracle pledged to create 8,500 jobs by 2031 in the region as part …

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When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk …

WEBThe National Weather Service and the CDC presented a new online heat risk system that combines meteorological and medical risk factors with a seven-day forecast …

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COVID-19 cases are up, why aren't people worried

WEBDr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease doctor at the University of California San Francisco, said there were 27 COVID patients at his hospital on …

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Opinion: Schools’ shift from community to competition …

WEBThe current state of young people’s mental health is dire. Amidst their staggering rates of anxiety, depression and deaths from suicide and drug overdoses, the …

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Opinion: If California aims to expand health care, Medi …

WEBThe feds provide at least $1 for every dollar that the states spend on the program. This past year, California spent $152 billion on Medi-Cal. One-quarter of that …

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How can the Bay Area fix its mental health worker shortage

WEBProposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s narrowly passed $6.4 billion mental health bond measure, includes money to boost the pool of mental health workers. …

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New report: Kaiser and Stanford rake in millions more in tax breaks

WEBKaiser topped the so-called “fair share deficit” list of the country’s hospital systems, netting $1.3 billion more in tax breaks over its community spending, the report …

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California offers health insurance for as little as $10 a month

WEBOf those, 260,000 could sign up for a health plan for less than $10 a month or snag a high-deductible plan with free monthly premiums, Covered California …

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Covered California: It’s open enrollment. Here’s what you need to …

WEBIf you log on to Covered California’s website at coveredca.com, you can check how much financial help you qualify for and compare health plans. Or, an …

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Medi-Cal reform causing worry in Santa Clara County as …

WEBAt the end of the year, Momentum for Health is laying off staff and closing 6 programs that will impact roughly 1,500 patients annually due to an overhaul of Medi …

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South Bay medical clinic for homeless to offer thousands of care …

WEBA medical clinic in one of the South Bay’s largest homeless shelters has expanded to provide thousands of health care visits for local unhoused residents. Santa …

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Biden administration shelves ban on menthol cigarettes

WEBThe announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of …

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What the color of urine tells you about your health

WEBGender, age and health status also play critical roles in determining the right amount of water for you. Men typically require more fluids than women due to larger …

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Santa Clara County asks state to intervene over closure of Regional

WEBSAN JOSE — Santa Clara County officials, doctors and community members are imploring the state to intervene in HCA Healthcare’s decision to close …

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Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York

WEBNEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City …

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AHMC Healthcare finalizes purchase of Seton Medical Center

WEBPUBLISHED: August 14, 2020 at 12:57 p.m. | UPDATED: August 14, 2020 at 3:06 p.m. AHMC Healthcare has finalized the purchase of Seton Medical Center from Verity …

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Bird flu's disturbing new turn into cattle

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Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza

WEBHamas said Saturday that it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and …

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Haiti's health system nearing collapse as chaos grips country

WEBHaiti’s health system has long been fragile, but it’s now nearing total collapse after gangs launched coordinated attacks on Feb. 29, targeting critical infrastructure in …

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William Hurt revealed terminal cancer in Berkeley in 2018

WEBAcademy Award-winning actor William Hurt’s death Sunday came after a nearly decade-long struggle with cancer, which was originally diagnosed as “terminal” in …

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Tesla Devil’s Slide crash: Hearing held on accused driver's potential

WEBHe has since been held without bail at the San Mateo County jail.. Patel’s mental state has been a central issue in the case, with his wife initially telling first …

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Horoscopes April 26, 2024: Channing Tatum, size up situations

WEBLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Speak from the heart, and you will resolve issues that concern you. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you, especially when your health …

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