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Southside Unlimited, a Sacramento nonprofit serving adults with disabilities, recently opened their art galleries and recording studios to the public. It’s part of an effort to promote interaction between participants and the community.

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Latinos Increasingly 'Afraid' After El Paso, Immigration Raids — And Wary Of Seeking Help

August 27, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Fears of deportation, on top of longstanding cultural attitudes about mental health, are keeping some Latino Californians from taking advantage of community services.

Health Care

Sacramento Comedians Break Down Stigma Of Mental Illness With Jokes, Real Talk

August 23, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A new group of Sacramento comedians says facing depression and suicide head on, and with a sense of humor, can be lifesaving.

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New ‘Public Charge’ Rule Targets Immigrant Use Of Health And Nutrition Services

August 23, 2019

The Trump administration’s final “public charge” rule has sown confusion among immigration communities who wonder if using public benefits will hurt their chances of becoming legal residents.

State Government

California State Sen. Richard Pan Shoved Near Capitol By Opponent Of Vaccine Exemption Bill

August 21, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nick Miller

Pan, the author of California’s vaccine law and a new proposal that seeks to limit medical exemptions, was walking to an event in downtown Sacramento when an opponent to that bill shoved the lawmaker in the back.

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Sacramento Group Works To Make Dance More Accessible For People With Autism

August 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Capital Dance Project, an offshoot of the Sacramento Ballet, expanded its offerings to include sensory-friendly classes for people with autism and other disabilities.

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Vaccine Exemption Bill Wins Approval From California’s Medical Board

August 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A controversial bill to increase regulation of medical exemptions from vaccinations won the support of the state’s medical board Thursday.

Health Care

HIV Prevention Drug Could Become Available Without A Prescription In California

August 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Medication that prevents HIV infection has been on the market since 2012, but patients say access is still a challenge. A California bill would allow pharmacists to dispense the drug and eliminate complicated insurance steps.

Uncovered California

For Cash-Strapped Older Adults, A Costly Wait For Medicare

August 5, 2019

Californians in their 50s and early 60s often face sticker shock when trying to purchase health insurance through Covered California. New subsidies are expected to provide some relief.

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