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June 2009 Health Care Stories Archive
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Kelley Weiss/Capital Public Radio News
Enrollment Freeze Looms For Kids' Health Insurance Program
Thousands of low-income California kids who need health insurance might have to wait because of the state budget crisis. The Healthy Families board is expected to freeze enrollment Monday.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Community Health Centers Lose Medi-Cal Lawsuit
A lawsuit against the state to restore certain health benefits to poor California adults has failed.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Kelley Weiss/Capital Public Radio News
Summer School Cuts Impact Free Meal Programs
California public schools serve about 500,000 free meals a day to low-income kids during the summer. But with tightening budgets, many districts are cutting way back on summer school programs and that means fewer free meals.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Patients Will Find Few County Clinics Left in Sacramento
Sacramento County made cuts to close its $180 million budget hole Wednesday and health services took a big hit. In the last two years the county’s lost three clinics. Now a North Sacramento clinic is being cut back to part time.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Counties Face Disease Control Cuts
The World Health Organization declared swine flu a global pandemic on Thursday. At the same time California counties are considering significant cuts to public health programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Kelley Weiss/Capital Public Radio News
Scope of Budget Cuts Could Have Major Impact on Poor Families
Deep cuts to several health and welfare programs are possible to help balance the state’s budget. That would be a double or triple whammy for some California families who rely on multiple services.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Kelley Weiss/Capital Public Radio News
Online 'Health Shack' Houses Homeless Teens' Medical Records
There are more homeless teens in Sacramento and many are having trouble getting to a doctor. If they do, often they don’t have essential medical records. But a new program is using the Internet to help these kids keep everything in one place.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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