Dealing with the lingering effects of a mass shooting
by: Anna Almendrala Veronica Kelley was working at an office building across the street from the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif., in December 2015 when a county employee…
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DOH declares national dengue epidemic
THE Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, August 6, declared a national dengue epidemic amid the rising cases of the mosquito-borne disease that has so far claimed at least 622…
Surprise medical bill legislation takes a step forward, but will it lead to a step back?
by Rachel Bluth THE House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesda, July 17, approved its version of legislation to curb surprise medical bills. Though this step was an important advance,…
DOH declares national dengue alert
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 15, declared a national dengue alert after 450 people, including infants and a centenarian, died in the first six months of the…
‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate
DURING Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate — the first in a two-night event viewed as the de facto launch of the primary season — health policies, ranging from “Medicare…
Losing hair? Don’t lose hope — this hair restoration treatment could be your saving grace
MANY people refer to the hair as one’s crowning glory. I could say the same for very good reasons. The hair, being one of the first things people see when…
California Assembly clears controversial vaccine bill
Bill limits the medical exemptions to avoid immunizing children before school enrollment Despite hundreds of parents’ emotional opposition to proposed changes to California’s immunization requirements in a five-hour hearing, a…
PhilHealth withdraws WellMed accreditation over ghost dialysis scam
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. on Tuesday, June 18, said it has withdrawn WellMed Dialysis Center’s accreditation after reports of bogus benefit claims made by the facility for non-existent kidney…
Democratic voters want to hear candidates’ views on health, but priorities vary
With the first Democratic debates a week away, health care is the top issue the party’s voters say they want candidates to address, according to a poll released on Tuesday,…
PH healthcare cost rising
Philhealth under fire amid reports of fraudulent claims MEDICAL inflation in the Philippines is on the rise this year, surging to 13.7% from 2018’s 13% making it the second highest…
A proposal to make it harder for kids to skip vaccines gives powerful voices pause
by Anna Maria Barry-Jester AS California lawmakers attempt to tighten the rules on childhood vaccinations, they’re getting pushback from unexpected quarters: high-profile officials who support vaccines. In the past few…
Asian American chef Shirley Chung creates superfood menu inspired by Shiseido’s WASO skincare line
There’s an adage that says, if you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin. These days, it’s much easier to follow that as a rule of thumb, given…
SF Mayor London Breed announces expansion of CalFresh food assistance program
Expansion increases healthy food budgets for older adults and people with disabilities receiving SSI/SSP benefits On June 5, Mayor London N. Breed announced that San Francisco has implemented an expansion…
Duterte wants clean slate in PhilHealth administration
Officials asked to submit resignation amid reports of fraud Senator-elect Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, June 10, said President Rodrigo Duterte has asked officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation…
How measles detectives work to contain an outbreak
by Jenny Gold ON any given day, more than 4,000 people pass through the library at California State University-Los Angeles. On April 11, one of them had measles. The building…
California lawmakers push to stop surprise ER billing
by Ana B. Ibarra CALIFORNIA has some of the nation’s strongest protections against surprise medical bills. But many Californians still get slammed with huge out-of-network charges. State lawmakers are now…
Miss Universe Catriona Gray named as “madrina” by the Latino Commission on AIDS
“It’s such a pleasure to find myself in this kind of work that is so fulfilling to me. In the Philippines, this has been the work I’ve been doing for…
WHO: ‘Burnout’ an ‘occupational phenomenon’ not disease
THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, May 28, clarified that while “burnout” remains an “occupational phenomenon” that could lead someone to seek care, it is not a medical condition….
How to find and use new federal ratings for rehab services at nursing homes
by Judith Graham FOR the first time, the federal government is shining a spotlight on the quality of rehabilitation care at nursing homes — services used by nearly 2 million…
LA’s mental health festival is back May 18-27
Looking for activities in LA this weekend? Consider WE RISE LA, a 10-day pop-up immersive experience featuring performances, an art exhibition, and workshops around mental wellbeing, in time for May…
California bans pesticide linked to develop mental problems
by Ana B. Ibarra / Kaiser Health News CALIFORNIA will ban the use of a widely used pesticide in the face of “mounting evidence” that it causes developmental problems in…
Time to unwind: Tips for busy moms
NO matter how rewarding motherhood is, it can still be a tad too stressful and overwhelming. Taking care of the family is always the topmost priority, but sometimes in doing…
Philippine Department of Health launches mental health crisis hotline
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, May 2 launched the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotline which aims to help curb the rising suicide prevalence in the…
Health coverage available through Covered California’s special enrollment period
Life can change in an instant, whether it’s your health or your personal situation. Elvira of Los Angeles lost her health insurance when the auto dealership she worked for closed…
Shifting to self-care: A nurse’s guide to well-being
THIS year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has chosen the Nurses Week (May 6-12) tagline of “Four Million Reasons to Celebrate” to be an ode to the nation’s 4 million…
Is insulin’s high cost keeping diabetes patients from taking their medicine?
by Shefali Luthra HIGH prescription drug prices are fast becoming a leading political topic, with medications like insulin emerging as a poster child for the issue. Nearly doubling in price…
Nearly 300 students and staff quarantined at two LA universities amidst measles outbreak
Los Angeles residents urged to be fully immunized against measles Hundreds of students and faculty at two Los Angeles universities have been quarantined after potentially being exposed to measles, according…
Newsom: California leads on prescription drugs
by Samantha Young California regularly portrays itself as a national trendsetter on political issues, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is claiming that title on prescription drugs. Newsom has a plan…
The psychology of the Filipino: navigating the difficult conversation of mental health
Notes from the 2019 Filipino Mental Health and Wellness Summit ON Saturday, April 13, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Special Service for Groups and Filipino American Service…
Watchdogs cite lax medical and mental health treatment of ice detainees
by Sarah Varney It’s Saturday morning and the women of the Contreras family are busy in Montclair, Calif., making pupusas, tamales and tacos. They’re working to replace the income of…