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Health Care

UC Davis Mind Institute Works To Help School-Age Kids With Autism

May 31, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Researchers at the UC Davis' MIND Institute want to find the best way to help children with autism spectrum disorder excel in school.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

What You Need To Know About Meningitis

May 25, 2016

Sacramento County Health officials worked with Vista Del Lago High School this week to inform families about meningitis, its symptoms and treatment, after a student was hospitalized Dr. Dean Blumberg joins Insight to talk about the disease.

Health Care

State Health Officials Recognize Medi-Cal 50th Anniversary

May 24, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Tuesday is the 50th anniversary of the state's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.

Undocumented Immigration In California

More California Counties Expanding Non-Emergency Care to Undocumented

May 23, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Beginning Monday, 35 rural counties will provide primary care to undocumented immigrants.

Health Care

Survey: California's Uninsured Rate Continues To Decrease

May 17, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

A recent survey says California's uninsured rate is below the national average.

ER Doctor: Bike Safely, Wear A Helmet

May 17, 2016 | Steve Milne

This being National Bike Month, a lot more people are peddling out on the roads. And doctors are warning bicyclists to wear helmets.

Health Care

Medi-Cal Coverage Extended To Undocumented Children In California

May 16, 2016

Beginning May 16, undocumented children can receive full health benefits through Medi-Cal.

State Government

Thursday Bill Round-Up: Fitbits, Emissions Fines, And Rape Kits

May 12, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The Assembly passed measures on Thursday to protect health information, increase data about rape kits, and crack down on polluters after the Volkswagen scandal.

California Counts

Prop 30 Income Tax Increase Extension Likely Headed To Voters

May 11, 2016 | Ben Adler

Californians will likely decide this fall whether to extend the Proposition 30 income tax increases on the rich that voters approved in 2012.

Health Care

Covered California For Undocumented? We'll See What Feds Say

May 11, 2016

Health care and immigrant rights advocates want undocumented immigrants to have the option of purchasing health insurance through Covered California.