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Monterey County health leaders and doctors warn of rising …

WEBThat statement issued by Monterey County Health Department states in part, “Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Mee Memorial Hospital, Natividad …

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New nutrition incentive aim to combat high obesity, diabetes rate …

WEBWith $1 million from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Blue Zones Project and Aspire Health unveiled their latest effort to address what they say is …

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West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage …

WEBThe Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health …

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California plans to cap healthcare increases per year

WEBOHCA has now approved a statewide 3% spending target that will be phased in over five years. Holding cost increases will go up by 3.5% for 2025 and 2026, 3.2% for …

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The Village Project celebrates 15 years of service through therapy

WEBSEASIDE, Calif. —. On Friday, The Village Project celebrated 15 years of service. The organization offers free mental health services to families, and children in …

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SVMH launches mobile clinic for underserved communities

WEBThe 30-foot traveling healthcare clinic owned and operated by Salinas Valley Memorial hospital has two exam rooms, a waiting area, and a working lab. It’ll serve …

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An El Niño-less summer is coming. Here’s what that could mean …

WEBEl Niño’s disappearing act doesn’t mean relief from the heat. Not when the world is heating up due to human-driven climate change. In fact, forecasters think it …

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Windy and Sunny Tuesday with mild temperatures

WEBcoast cooler however. cooler and more unsettled conditions return for next weekend into next week with light rain chances in the forecast. strong northwesterly …

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Central California Alliance for Health expanding to San Benito Co.

WEBEffective January 1, 2024, Central California Alliance For Health, the Medi-Cal managed care health plan, will serve San Benito County. Current Medi-Cal …

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Flag raising held in Santa Cruz for victims of child abuse

WEBThe city of Santa Cruz held a memorial flag-raising ceremony in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is part of a national campaign to increase …

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'One of a kind' youth mental health facility comes to the central …

WEBMontage Health unveiled a brand-new facility dedicated to youth mental health called the 'Ohana Campus.' Montage leaders say this brand-new facility is the …

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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System changes name

WEBThe Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has officially changed its name to Salinas Valley Health. The name change was announced by Salinas Valley …

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Long-rumored Kaiser Permanente expanding to Monterey County

WEBKaiser Permanente has been looking in Monterey County since at least 2023. Management at Harden Ranch Plaza confirmed to KSBW 8 last year that Kaiser …

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Hearst Television push alert, email vendor experiencing significant …

WEBHearst Television's push alert and email vendor is experiencing a significant outage Monday. As systems come back online, you may receive push notifications and …

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Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reach deal on new …

WEBSalinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross have reached an agreement on a new contract.The two sides have been negotiating a new deal since Anthem's …

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Health experts concerned Shigella outbreak could further spread …

WEBThere is a growing health concern in Santa Cruz County as a Shigella outbreak continues to spread. The outbreak, which was first reported last week, had …

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KSBW 8 Investigates: Monterey County hospital rates among …

WEBSALINAS, Calif. —. Hospitals in Monterey County are among the most expensive in the state of California. Two of the busiest hospitals in the county are in the …

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Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

WEBStars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media will ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May — May 6, that is — …

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Local hospital provides free COVID-19 eVisits

WEBMontage Health in Monterey is offering free eVisits for locals who think they may have COVID-19. If you have mild respiratory symptoms including flu, hay …

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Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

WEBBillie Eilish is hitting the road.The pop performer will embark on a worldwide arena tour this fall, kicking off in Quebec City in Canada on Sept. 29 and concluding in …

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'I did my very best,' Salinas Valley Health CEO retires after 10 years

WEBAfter 10 years at the helm, longtime CEO Pete Delgado is retiring from Salinas Valley Health. His last day was Thursday, Nov. 30. Delgado leaves behind a …

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Monterey company forced to close after touting fake cancer cure

WEBMonterey company that falsely claimed their supplements could cure cancer forced to close. Monterey-based Health Alert/Immune Systems, Inc. has agreed to pay …

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Winner of 2024 Big Sur International Marathon crosses finish line

WEBThe first person has already crossed the finish line for the Big Sur International Marathon. Simon Ricci is this year's Big Sur International Marathon winner, crossing the …

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