Bold changes are in store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but will patients benefit?

by Bernard J. Wolfson KFF Health News California’s safety-net health program, Medi-Cal, is on the cusp of major changes that could rectify long-standing problems and improve health care for the state’s low-income population. Starting Jan. 1, Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, will implement new standardized contracts with its 22 managed care health plans, which collectively cover…

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[COLUMN] Give yourself the gift of ‘self care’

You’ve heard it said, many times in many ways: loving yourself is essential in finding true  happiness. And of course what better way to do that but by investing in self-care. Self-care, as  the name suggests, is all about caring for yourself –– ensuring that your physical, emotional,  mental and spiritual needs are met. This…

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Happy holidays from Social Security

by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy.  At Social Security, we want you to know we share the same joy when it comes to serving you, whether it be online, by telephone, or in person.  Our online services are available to…

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County’s Free4Me program recognized with award

THE County of San Diego’s Free4Me program was awarded the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award. The program provides free menstrual products in county bathrooms. The Challenge Awards is an annual celebration recognizing innovative and creative programs across the state. Nearly two-thirds of low-income people in the United States report being unable to afford menstrual products at…

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California awards $116.8M to conserve agricultural lands across the state, strengthening rural economies and climate action

SACRAMENTO – The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) approved over $116 million in Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program grants recently to permanently protect approximately 50,500 acres of croplands and rangelands, as well as lands utilized by California Native American tribes for the cultivation of traditional resources. This year, for the first time, SALC funding will support…

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Asian Journal contributor decries the chaos, social decay in US

“THE sad and terrifying state of America today victimizes every citizen of the nation,” lamented Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, a columnist of the Asian Journal, in his new book, “Where is My America?,” which was just released on Amazon. The book is an incisive, highly critical, penetrating, and honestly painful depiction of the chaos,…

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Keep your money safe from gift card scammers this holiday season

WHAT’S one way to keep your money safe from scammers during the holidays? If you’re in the check-out line buying gift cards, make sure they’re for gifts. Only gifts. Not because someone tells you to buy gift cards and give them the numbers off the back of the card. Only scammers say that. Gift card scams start with…

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[COLUMN] Christmas ailments

WHAT is Christmas Disease? This name does not have nothing to do with the Christmas season. Christmas Disease is a blood disease, also known as Hemophilia B or factor IX hemophilia. It is a hereditary bleeding disorder due to deficiency in coagulation factor IX. This condition is X-linked recessive inheritance, affecting only males, and occurs…

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Manila International Film Festival Announces Screening Schedule

The inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). These films representing various genres and offering entertaining fare, starring the most exciting actors in Philippine cinema and directed by ace filmmakers, will premiere at the MIFF…

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