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Author Archives: California Black Media

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Medi-Cal Helps You Stay Healthy: Use Your Medi-Cal Benefits

by California Black Media January 19, 2026January 17, 2026

Medi-Cal provides California adults with access to free or low-cost care, including preventive screenings, dental and vision services, mental health support, and prescription coverage, and members are encouraged to take advantage of these benefits before the changes in 2026.

Nikki Helms is a midwife and full-spectrum birthing care advocate.
Posted inHealth

Why Peace on Earth Begins with Birth, a Q&A with Midwife NikkiHelms

by California Black Media January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Organizers and participants of the 2025 California Black Birth Equity Summit close out the event with an uplifting a cappella performance.
Posted inHealth

Protecting California’s Black Moms and Babies: Policies and Programs Struggle to Fix Deep-Rooted Maternal Health Inequities

by California Black Media January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Posted inOpinion

Essay: Intentional Self Care and Community Connections Can Improve Our Wellbeing

by California Black Media December 25, 2025December 25, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025. Bloom Ranch in Acton, California, is Los Angeles county’s largest Black-owned ranch. It provides sustainably sourced and grown, pesticide-free produce and serves as a place where everyone has a right to nutritional food.
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Prescribing Prevention: Doctors Turn to Lifestyle, Herbs and Veggies to Protect Against Chronic Illness in Black Californians

by California Black Media December 25, 2025December 25, 2025
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Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens: Free Health Coverage for a Strong Start

by California Black Media December 16, 2025December 22, 2025
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, who represents California's 55th Assembly District, reflects on his biggest wins in 2025.
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2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Black Caucus Vice Chair Assemblymember Isaac Bryan

by California Black Media December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
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Ask an Expert: Q&A on Trauma and Aging With Dr. Lenore A. Tate

by California Black Media December 12, 2025December 22, 2025
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What’s Behind the Medicare Advantage Care Gap for California’s Black Seniors

by California Black Media December 12, 2025December 22, 2025

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