Public Health
California Attempts To Revive Compassionate Cannabis Programs
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). For years, Richard Manning knew what he needed to cope with his physical pain, rage and PTSD — much of which he traced to a career-ending knee injury he suffered while on a domestic security detail with the Marines. Cannabis may not have been […]
Demócratas debaten si es “realista” un Medicare para Todos
SOBRE NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL Noticias en español es una sección de KFF Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos. Use Nuestro Contenido Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita (detalles). Al final, literalmente, los […]
Effort To Control Opioids In An ER Leaves Some Sickle Cell Patients In Pain
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Fecal Bacteria In California’s Waterways Increases With Homeless Crisis
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). President Donald Trump, a self-described germophobe, has made no secret of his disgust with California’s growing homeless problem, which he has called a “disgrace” and “inappropriate” and equated to “living in hell.” “We should all work together to clean up these hazardous waste and […]
In Massachusetts, Minors Need Permission For Abortion, But That Could Change
This story is part of a partnership that includes WBUR, NPR and Kaiser Health News. This story can be republished for free (details). She was 15 and recovering from rape, when she realized she was pregnant. She knew right away that she wanted to terminate the pregnancy. But as in many states, Massachusetts required — […]
Bacteria fecal en vías fluviales de California aumenta con la crisis de las personas sin hogar
SOBRE NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL Noticias en español es una sección de KFF Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos. Use Nuestro Contenido Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita (detalles). El presidente Donald Trump, […]
California: 5 cosas que hay que saber sobre la evaluación a niños por estrés tóxico
SOBRE NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL Noticias en español es una sección de KFF Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos. Use Nuestro Contenido Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita (detalles). A partir de este […]
5 Things To Know As California Starts Screening Children For Toxic Stress
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Starting this year, routine pediatric visits for millions of California children could involve questions about touchy family topics, such as divorce, unstable housing or a parent who struggles with alcoholism. California now will pay doctors to screen patients for traumatic events known as adverse […]
Reduce Health Costs By Nurturing The Sickest? A Much-Touted Idea Disappoints
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Smokers Need Not Apply: Fairness Of No-Nicotine Hiring Policies Questioned
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