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Mind Body & Soul

We are in the midst of a national youth mental health crisis, and social media is a significant contributing factor according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
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News, Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory

Avatar photo by Asante-Ra September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

The Surgeon General’s Advisory calls for policymakers, technology companies, parents, and researchers to take action to address the harmful effects of social media on the mental health of youth.

More than 48,000 Americans died of suicide in 2021.
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Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention– Destigmatizing the Struggle

by Breanna Reeves September 27, 2023September 27, 2023
A pedestrian walks down Riverside Avenue in Rialto on September 5, 2023. This summer, excessive heat warnings were issued across eight counties in California, including Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Temperatures rose to three digit numbers, ranging from 101 degrees to 114 degrees in both regions.
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Consequences of Extreme Heat

by Breanna Reeves September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
The FDA’s approval of updated booster shots comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise across the U.S. with the spread of new Omicron variants.
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Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Available Soon

by Breanna Reeves September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
More than 2,400 respondents completed the Porter Novelli View Moms survey which was conducted from April 24 through 30, 2023 by Porter Novelli. According to CDC findings, ​mistreatment during maternity care was higher among Black (30%), Hispanic (29%), and multiracial (27%) women.
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Black-Led Community-Based Organizations Responding to Needs of Pregnant Women

by Breanna Reeves August 29, 2023August 29, 2023
Of those who have lost their Medi-Cal benefits under the redetermination process so far, residents of colors make up the majority.
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Don’t Get Caught Uncovered Due to Medi-Cal Unwinding: Know and Exercise Your Options

by Breanna Reeves August 28, 2023August 28, 2023
Inglewood’s Centinela Hospital Will Cease Maternity Care
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Inglewood’s Centinela Hospital Will Cease Maternity Care

by Breanna Reeves August 13, 2023August 21, 2023
One in five women who recently gave birth experienced symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) data from 2018.
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FDA Approves First Oral Medication for Postpartum Depression

by Breanna Reeves August 12, 2023August 12, 2023
In 2022, 52% of Californians reported skipping or delaying health care due to cost in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) and NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan research organization.
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Many Americans Can’t Afford to Stay Healthy

by Breanna Reeves July 27, 2023July 28, 2023

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