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New MRI and CT Imaging Now Available at Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville Community Hospital recently announced that its new MRI and CT imaging systems, funded through voter-approved Measure N, are now available for patient care. The hospital received state licensing approval for the technology on Sept. 2, clearing the way for physicians to begin using it by the end of the month.

Watsonville, CA · 09-26

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UC Santa Cruz’s Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Pediatric Cancer Lab Earns Gold Standard Accreditation

Childhood cancer research has long received far less funding than research on adult cancers, leaving young patients, their families, and their care teams with limited data to guide treatment. The Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute was created to help change that. Now its clinical arm, the Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Santa Cruz, CA · 09-28

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Medi-Cal limits restrict who gets taxpayer-funded healthcare

(The Center Square) – New limits on financial assets for Medi-Cal recipients are expected to kick many beneficiaries off the taxpayer-funded healthcare program. According to the final version of the state’s budget , Medicaid – known as Medi-Cal in California – will reduce the allowable asset limits from $130,000 for an individual to $21,000. That means that between checking accounts, savings accounts, investments, real estate that is not the primary home, cars and life insurance, those who get healthcare through Medi-Cal will only be able to have a collective $21,000. The asset limit reductions will affect couples, too. They will have their eligibility affected if they have more than $31,000 worth of assets, a drastic reduction in the asset limit from the current $195,000. The new asset reduction limits will take effect on July 1, 2027. The lower asset limits came amid a $348.5 million reduction from the general fund for the 2027-28 fiscal year, according to the state budget. A projected $407 million reduction is expected in subsequent years. “What is in the budget pushes back against the most harmful proposals and buys our communities a very important thing, which is critical time to pursue creative structural solutions to

California · 09-24

Public News Service

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Governor considers bill on home-care supports in Medi-Cal

A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would direct the state to study the feasibility of adding services like in-home care for older or disabled Californians to the list of required benefits in Medi-Cal. Right now, it is optional for Medi-Cal providers to offer community services that help people stay at home or in an assisted-living facility instead of a nursing home. Hagar Dickman, director of California long-term services and supports advocacy for the nonprofit Justice in Aging , noted one of those providers, Health Net, announced last month it will drop assisted-living benefits in certain counties on Jan. 1, 2027. "They decided that they no longer want to provide it – that it is cheaper for them to have people going in and out of hospitals and long-term care stays than to have people stably housed in assisted living," Dickman said. Health Net is eliminating services that help cover thousands of Medi-Cal patients' assisted-living costs, as well as some in-home care services. California’s Medi-Cal program does pay for care in assisted-living facilities outside of managed care through the Assisted Living Waiver program, but there are 18,000 people on the waiting list. Mariya Kalina, executive director of the California Collaborative

California · 09-25

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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Adopts Rules To Support Use Of E15 In California

September 26, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — This week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted amendments to the state’s gasoline regulations. to support the availability and use of E15 fuel in California. The move supports expanding consumer fuel choices following Governor Newsom’s direction to prioritize the rulemaking.

California · 09-26

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Health insurance costs set to rise for millions of Californians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the owner of Terry Does Desserts, a business specializing in sweet treats, Terri Littleton said she loves bringing a little sweetness into people’s lives. “I’m known for German chocolate cake,” Littleton said. “That’s my bestseller. And then caramel cake.”. Littleton...

California · 09-23

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Rule 9-6 and the Bay Area’s Shift to Cleaner Water Heating

According to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air Report, California consistently ranks as having some of the worst air pollution in the country, with the Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose metro area ranked 14th among US metropolitan areas for ozone pollution in 2026. In the public imagination, smoggy skies are linked to factors like high motor vehicle dependency and wood burning. But the San Francisco Bay Area actually has a more hidden source of air pollution: buildings.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 09-24

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New California rules target dairy manure pollution, groundwater contamination

Over 900 dairy farms and millions of cows — that's what takes up much of California's Central Valley. Now, those same farms face a new reality: stricter regulations on water pollution.

California · 09-23

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These East Bay healthcare workers could strike on Monday

LifeLong Medical Care employees picketed across the East Bay yesterday. They're represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which has been engaged in contract negotiations with LifeLong Medical since December of last year. Family medicine physician Julia Marino spoke to KALW outside of LifeLong's west Berkeley center. She...

Berkeley, CA · 09-24

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Spine surgery’s race to go smaller has limits

Spine surgery has spent years getting smaller. David J. Park, MD, is interested in what happens when there is eventually less surgery to perform at all. Dr. Park, a clinical assistant professor of neurosurgery at Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine, uses endoscopic techniques to treat spine patients at the VA Palo Alto (Calif.) Health Care System. His practice also spans neurosurgical oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery, including CyberKnife, a noninvasive robotic system that delivers highly targeted radiation to tumors and lesions.

California · 09-24

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Doulas Are Helping Black California Moms Navigate Pregnancy–Even as High Mortality Rates Persist

After losing twins, Long Beach resident Cassandra Carter approached the birth of her daughter, Nyomi, last November with anxiety. She wanted support for herself and her husband, Adewole, that extended beyond routine medical care. “Getting pregnant as a Black woman, I wanted a team around me that made me feel...

California · 09-24

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BL Special Report: Emergency Room visits rise steadily amid healthcare shortage in San Benito County

More patients have been heading to the emergency room in San Benito County, driven by the lack of options and a growing population. ER visits have gone up every year since 2018, and 2025 was another record year with more than 28,000 visits, according to BenitoLink’s analysis of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s utilization reports from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information.

San Benito County, CA · 09-24

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Massive San Jose Health Center Opens Next to Light Rail

A brand-new, 10-story health center has opened beside VTA's Bascom Station in San Jose, putting primary care, pediatrics, imaging and a pharmacy just steps from the light rail platform. The 230,000-square-foot facility at 1410 S. Bascom Ave. serves patients with those services. According to a post from VTA. , the...

San Jose, CA · 09-23

California Health Report

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Opinion: Removing GLP-1s From Medi-Cal Will Lead to Higher Long-Term Costs

Gov. Gavin Newsom often talks about the importance of preventative care. However, his decision to eliminate Medi-Cal coverage of GLP-1 medications is moving California in the opposite direction. As a primary care physician who specializes in obesity medicine, practicing in California, I can already tell you what happens next. Patients...

California · 09-23

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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes SB 675

SB 675, introduced by State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-District 18), was aimed at restructuring the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and it was passed in the California State Senate last month. The post Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes SB 675 appeared first on KYMA .

California · 09-21

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SAFER program safe – for now

Funding for a state drinking water program, vital to many communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley that struggle with groundwater contamination and scarcity, is secure for one more year after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three budget bills into law on Friday. The Safe and Affordable Fund for Equity and Resilience...

California · 09-23

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School chief warns federal Medi-Cal overhaul threatens student health and academic success

Proposed federal changes to Medi-Cal safety-net provisions could disrupt healthcare access for thousands of local children and directly undermine classroom learning, according to Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 09-22

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October Flu Clinics in Monterey County

Flu season is almost here, and kids are back in school, where they share crayons, snacks — and yes, germs — with a lot of other kids. Make sure your planning for the winter holidays includes a trip to your pediatrician or community flu clinic. Getting a flu shot before the end of October means your child’s immune system can learn to resist the virus before it hits our community. Helping to make those winter holidays healthier.

Monterey County, CA · 09-23

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Santa Cruz (CA) Asks Voters to OK New Tax for Emergency Services

LIVE OAK — A campaign promoting Measure E, a half-cent sales tax supporting emergency services, kicked off Thursday evening outside of Santa Cruz Community Health Center in Live Oak. Public figures including District 5 Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez, Watsonville City Councilmember Maria Orozco and Community Action Board...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 09-21

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