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One California lawmaker is determined to increase price transparency in the drug industry. Plans and their negotiators say it’s an unnecessary burden.

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Rural Suicide

Why Veterans Face Heightened Suicide Risk In Amador County And Other Rural Areas

August 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Veterans are about 22 percent more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the population, according to research from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

State Government

20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.

August 23, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Everyone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.

Rural Suicide

Native American Tribes In Amador County Lean On Ancient Medicine To Combat Suicide

August 16, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Nationally, Native American young adults have higher suicide rates than any other group.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Drought, Wildfires Stir Up Valley Fever Fungus, Prompting Travel Alert For California Cities

August 16, 2018

There is a Valley Fever travel alert until the end of August for a number of California cities, including Sacramento, Modesto and Redding.

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Health Care

New Google-Backed Plan To Spend California’s Mental Health Dollars Is Raising Eyebrows

August 15, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

There’s a push to revamp California’s mental health service network using smartphone apps and online therapy, but some advocates say it’s a questionable use of taxpayer dollars.

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Rural Suicide

Where Are The Psychiatrists? Amador County And Rural California Hit Hardest By Physician Shortage.

August 12, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The lack of mental-health professionals in rural areas, combined with geographic isolation, puts residents at heightened risk for suicide.

Health Care

Sacramento’s Newest Homeless Shelter Was Set To Close, Then This Local Hospital Stepped Up

August 10, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Dignity Health is donating $1.2 million to fund the city’s Winter Homeless Triage Center through November.

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Health Care

Emergency Room Visits, Wait Times On The Rise In California

August 9, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Visits to California hospital emergency rooms continue to rise, lengthening wait times and straining staff. A new report looks at which patients are seeking care this way and why.

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