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LA County’s Health Director Fights Back Tears as

Officials reported 75 new COVID-19 deaths in LA County and 9,243 cases. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. “This option is being used widely by hospitals across

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Getting COVID Twice Means You’re More Likely to Have Serious …

WEBGetting COVID-19 two or three times is not unheard of, and those who do are more likely to have serious long term health problems, according to a recent study.. Ana …

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California Launches CalGrows Program to Help Caregivers

WEBCalifornia has launched a program to provide workforce training and development for people caring for older adults and people with disabilities. The …

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CA Bill Allows Vaccines for Kids 12 and Up Without Consent – NBC …

WEBCalifornia Bill Allowing Vaccines for Children 12 and Up Without Parents' OK Clears First Hurdle Minors age 12 to 17 in California currently cannot receive most …

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LA County Health Department provides data on flu and COVID-19 …

WEBFrom the beginning of October up until Nov. 25, there was a 7.1% increase in positive flu cases. As of early October, 177 people tested positive for COVID-19. Later …

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Los Angeles Schools to Launch Daily Pass Health Check System – …

WEBThe Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday the launch of Daily Pass, the first comprehensive system in the nation that coordinates health checks, …

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This Medi-Cal program allows you to include a family member as a

WEBFor that, they must hire people to assist their needs. However, in California, Medi-Cal allows the caregiver to be a family member. The In-Home Supportive Services …

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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3%

WEBThe 3% cap, approved Wednesday by the Health Care Affordability Board, would be phased in over five years, starting with 3.5% in 2025 Doctors, hospitals and …

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Here’s why the US is ramping up bird flu testing in cows – NBC Los …

WEBU.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand — and stop — the growing outbreak. …

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Valley fever risk increases in California – NBC Los Angeles

WEBPublic health officials are warning the public about an increased risk of Valley fever spreading throughout California this summer and fall. According to the California …

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LA County-USC Medical Center Has a New Name – NBC Los Angeles

WEBAfter 55 years of operation, the hospital campus northeast of downtown Los Angeles was re-named Los Angeles General Medical Center. The county's busiest …

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Open enrollment for Covered California has started – NBC Los …

WEBTed Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 1, 2023. Open enrollment has started for the state's low-cost insurance marketplace. Californians will have until Jan. …

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List: 24 new California laws to know in 2024 – NBC Los Angeles

WEBList: Here are 24 new California laws to know in 2024 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills impacting employment, public health, public safety, consumers and more …

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These prescription drug donation programs help patients in need …

WEBDrug donation programs take unopened, unexpired medications from health care facilities, private residents, pharmacies or prisons and re-dispense them to …

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List: Kaiser Permanente Temporarily Closes Some of Its Medical …

WEBBehavioral Health Medical Offices – Closed; Fontana Medical Office Building 7, Hesperia, Ontario, Randall and San Bernardino. For Behavioral Health appointments …

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Climate change could cost Americans born in 2024 nearly …

WEBThe warming planet is proving costly for many Americans. U.S. weather and climate disasters cost more than $600 billion between 2018 and 2022 — a record figure, …

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs $25/hour minimum wage law for …

WEBGov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law a bill by a Los Angeles legislator that will set a statewide $25-an-hour minimum wage for heath care workers.

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UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files stolen in Change

WEBThe company also is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for people affected by the attack. UnitedHealth bought Change Healthcare in a roughly …

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Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Soar in LA County Over 5-Year Period

WEBThe deadly opioid fentanyl and how to take it off the streets for good is the challenge a new blue-ribbon group of LA County officials has taken on. Gordon …

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Prop 1 opponents concede California homeless crisis ballot …

WEBProp 1 opponents concede California homeless crisis ballot measure is likely to pass The California ballot measure is the first major update to the state’s mental …

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Oracle is moving its world headquarters to Nashville to be closer …

WEBNashville has been a major player in the health-care scene for decades, and the city is now home to a vibrant network of health systems, startups and investment …

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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia

WEBAccording to the nonprofit academic medical center the Mayo Clinic, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders that …

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Former sheriff’s deputy convicted of misdemeanor in shooting …

WEBA former Colorado sheriff’s deputy has been convicted of a misdemeanor in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who had called 911 after his car got …

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Travis Barker Breaks Silence About His

WEBTravis Barker is on the mend after his recent medical scare. On June 28, the Blink-182 musician was brought by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los …

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San Diego County health officials warn of counterfeit Botox – NBC …

WEBSan Diego County health officials issued a warning this week about counterfeit versions of botulinum toxin, often referred to as Botox, after a possible local botulism …

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Some Patients Say SoCal Chiropractic Business Has Drained Their …

WEBSome consumers have reached out to the NBC4 I-Team, accusing a Southern California chiropractic company of preying on their declining health – charging …

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