California is working to expand and strengthen its behavioral health workforce by creating more inclusive career pathways, particularly for people with lived experience who bring deep understanding…
LOS ANGELES — California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by aspiring nurses, physician’s assistants, therapists, social workers, mental health practitioners...
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CHCF analysis outlines statewide policy options, costs, and trade-offs to protect care for Californians who rely on the program. The post 2 Million Californians Could Lose Health Coverage. State Leaders Have Big Decisions to Make appeared first on California Health Care Foundation .
In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials struggled to impress upon the public the grave risks associated with the disease, as well as how easily it could spread. Now, six years later, public fears have surrounded another type of virus that has killed and sickened passengers on a
UNITED STATES—For decades, addiction treatment carried a clinical, institutional image — sterile hallways, fluorescent lighting, and a one-size-fits-all approach that left many people feeling more like patients than individuals. That perception is shifting, and California’s stunning coastline is pla
UNITED STATES—Southern California has long been synonymous with ambition. From the biotech corridors of San Diego to the entertainment industry hubs scattered across Los Angeles County, the region attracts driven, accomplished people who build careers others admire. But behind the polished LinkedIn
UNITED STATES—For many people navigating mental health challenges, the path to stability begins not in a therapist’s office or a medication regimen, but in the place, they call home. Across Southern California, conversations about mental health care are increasingly recognizing what researchers and
UNITED STATES—Southern California has long been at the forefront of wellness culture, from the nutrition-conscious communities of the Westside to the quiet retreat centers tucked into the hills above the San Gabriel Valley. Yet for all the yoga studios, meditation apps, and therapy-friendly conversa
In 2019, Mia Tretta, then a high school freshman at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, was struck in the stomach by a round from a .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun fired by a schoolmate. Two students were killed during the attack, ...
California’s history of institutionalized psychiatric care is long, messy, and riddled with systemic abuse.
Mission Prep announces an expanded line of teen anxiety treatment programs with individualized plans across its California facilities - combining cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and somatic experiencing within residential settings.
Mission Prep announces that residential PTSD and trauma treatment programs are now available for teenagers, offering evidence-based therapies including EMDR, somatic experiences, and experiential approaches at licensed facilities in California.
Witnessing a shooting, hearing gunfire, losing someone, or living in a violent area can leave people with chronic pain and stress long afterward.
🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Episode Tustin, California - Friendly Recovery Center Mental Health & Addiction Treatment has announced that it now accepts Cigna PPO insurance ...
Health officials urge at-risk residents to get vaccinated immediately.
Mission Prep ((866) 658-6823) expands its family-based residential ADHD treatment for teens - integrating weekly family therapy and support groups as core program components across its Southern California facilities.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A statewide ban on students using cellphones in school could come as early as next summer under newly proposed legislation.
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Three years after launch, the program has surpassed 150,000 members, delivering often same-day access to care with $0 out-of-pocket costs for virtual visits with virtual-only providers. OAKLAND, Calif., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three years after launching its flagship, virtual-first...
New funding will build treatment beds, crisis centers, and recovery facilities statewide—targeting gaps tied to homelessness, emergency care, and untreated mental illness SACRAMENTO — California is undertaking a major expansion of... The post $1.18 billion behavioral health expansion set to reshape
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Northern California will stage a one-day strike over AI use, patient care concerns, staffing levels and job security, with support from thousands of health care employees.
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Toxic relationships may be aging you faster than you think. New research reveals difficult people in your life could accelerate biological aging by 1.5%.
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A new WalletHub report identifies the happiest cities in America, with one Northern California city taking the top spot.
A new federal Medicaid work mandate poses significant risks to California's estimated 180,000 homeless population, with medical professionals warning that many could lose coverage beginning in 2027.…
Street medicine providers across the state are worried that changes made to Medi-Cal eligibility will cause unhoused people to lose insurance.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other healthcare professionals in California will return to work Tuesday after a monthlong work stoppage.
More than 40 hospitals have stopped offering some gender-affirming care to transgender youth about a year after Trump’s executive order, according to published reports.
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed HR 1, which cut billions of dollars in enhanced subsidies for health insurance, resulting in rising premiums and reduced access to care for millions of low-income Americans.The post Black Californians Hit By Massive Premium Hikes As Subsidies Vanish appeared f
Thousands of Kaiser health care workers are on strike to demand better pay and staffing. The walk out has resulted in canceled or delayed appointments and surgeries, patients say.
In what could be his last State of the City address as he dives headfirst into California’s gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Saturday continued to tout the progress his city has made under his “Back to Basics”...
The latest nauseant from MAGA types pretending to care about children was dished up last week, but amid the internment of kindergartners, the slashing of funds to catch child predators and a measles outbreak at a detention center, you are...
The discoery, researchers said, may lead to new ways to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women at higher risk.
We can’t biohack our taste buds by cutting sugar from our diets, but we can shift our habits.
"The Wellness Event" will feature free health screenings, no-cost flu shots and curated wellness sample boxes.
On the eve of 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals preparing to begin an open-ended strike on Monday, Kaiser Permanente has filed a lawsuit to break up the union’s national alliance.
Education is California’s largest state expense, consuming more than a third of the state budget through K-12 schools alone. Yet as voters prepare to choose a successor to outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, candidates across the political spectrum agree the system...
Kaiser Permanente, California's largest health-care insurer, has agreed to a $46 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized sharing of patient data with major technology…
Programs like Jamboree Housing Corp. have leveraged Medi-Cal funding to offer residents access to social services that experts say are key to keeping them off the streets. California intends to keep it that way, despite federal cuts.
State and federal authorities have the power to prohibit false or misleading medical advertising.
Congress and President Trump pushed through Medicaid cuts and restrictions that will hit soon. California and others are scrambling to keep and extend coverage to low-income people ahead of them.
In a State of the State speech that largely ignored any talk of the big, fat budget black hole that threatens to swallow the California dream, Gov. Gavin Newsom instead laid out a vision of the Golden State that centers...
A mental health diversion granted to a former Kern County politician is coming under fire from numerous California lawmakers and child welfare advocates, who say a repeatedly amended state law is allowing an accused child abuser to avoid prosecution and...
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Recruiters in the Kensington section of Philadelphia are targeting people struggling with addiction, offering free luxury treatment that leaves some with unexpected bills and inadequate care.
Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesLara Trump was the star of the show during an ultra-cringe TV workout on Fox News after the president called exercise “boring.” The health of Donald Trump, 79, has been in the spotlight in recent months after a cocktail of mental gaffes, impromptu naps, and recurring b
Discover 2025's hottest fitness trends, from TikTok's viral 12-3-30 workout to weighted vest training and more. Experts weigh in on whether they live up to the hype.
California health care was hit hard in 2025: more than 3 million may lose Medicaid, Covered California subsidies at risk.
Patients’ finances can be devastated by lawsuits, especially with the interest charges, lawyer fees, and court costs.
California expanded its CARE Court program under Senate Bill 27, effective January 1, extending eligibility to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder who experience psychosis. The…
