The number of Californians with untreated mental health conditions is increasing. At its root, the lack of access and insufficient treatment for mental health conditions is driven by declining insurance coverage and low reimbursement rates to providers, according to the author, who urges policymakers to listen to monitor rates to ensure that more …

5 days ago · Photo by iStock/GabrielPevide. For some families, watching their children swim is commonplace. But for Christine, who requested we use only her family members’ first names to protect their privacy, watching Alison learning how to swim for the first time was a huge victory.

Jan 27, 2025 · The couple started arguing regularly; sometimes Manuel would leave, sometimes it would be Lupe. Their relationship was in turmoil. And even though Manuel never did anything to make her feel in danger, Lupe was afraid for her son …

Oct 21, 2024 · Of course, restorative justice is not right for everyone, and it is not a replacement for the criminal justice system. Some survivors may not feel ready or able to confront the person who caused them harm or may not have access to the resources and support they need to navigate the process.

Dec 6, 2024 · Pediatric specialists often earn less than general pediatricians, even though they have undergone three years of additional training, leading fewer future physicians to seek out this line of work. General pediatricians are among the lowest-paid doctors in the country, largely because of low federal reimbursements for care. The result is a physician shortage, with children in rural areas ...

Oct 9, 2024 · “They are the most accountable form of health care that a community could have,” Association Senior Legislative Advocate Sarah Bridge said. Unlike private hospitals or clinics, each district’s finances must be made publicly available, and if a community member wants to voice their opinion about the services of their health care district, they can attend a …

Jul 27, 2020 · She had been three months away from graduating from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. Nearly half of college women in intimate relationships report experiencing violent and abusive behaviors from their partners, according to information compiled by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.In fact, college and high-school age women and girls are almost three times more likely than ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Photo by iStock/sturti. When dialing 911 for a medical emergency, the expectation is clear: Licensed health care providers, typically paramedics and emergency medical technicians, will arrive within minutes at your location, any time of the day or night.

Oct 29, 2024 · Jennifer McLelland is the California Health Report’s disability rights columnist. She also serves as the policy director for home- and community-based services at Little Lobbyists, a family-led group that advocates for and with children with complex medical needs and disabilities.

Oct 28, 2024 · The Rural Health Women’s Clinic in Bishop, California, provides health care to most of the community’s women but does not provide elective abortion services.