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A complaint filed by the union representing Kaiser mental health workers claims that understaffing during the strike has led to gaps in hospice patient care. -
Public health officials Friday reported a marked increase in the number of pertussis — or whooping cough — cases this year over recent years. -
Beginning this month, DACA recipients can apply for health coverage through Covered California. Immigrant advocates are working hard to ensure those eligible take advantage. -
County health officials are looking for people who may have come into contact with a rabid bat found in a parking lot in Oceanside, it was announced Tuesday. -
Negotiations between the union leaders representing the Kaiser workers and the company broke off Friday. No bargaining sessions are planned as the strike enters its second week. -
Nurses at Palomar Health in Escondido held a rally Thursday over demands they say the hospital is failing to meet. -
A statewide initiative called "My Vote. My Health" aims to increase voter turnout among low-income and minority residents. -
The move will establish a Health and Human Services Agency division that concentrates on reproductive health, including access to services such as family planning. -
Proposition 35 would dedicate tax revenue to pay doctors more if they see low-income patients with Medi-Cal insurance. Its critics worry the plan could run afoul of the federal government. -
A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16.
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