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Mifepristone is a drug that, when used together with another medicine called misoprostol, is used to end a pregnancy.

CA Governor Takes Action After Abortion Medication Ruling

by Breanna Reeves April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties were reported as having some of the largest deaths related to opioid overdose in the state. According to the latest available data from Riverside University Public Health, “From January 2019 to April 2022, there were a total of 2,442 county-wide fatal overdoses.

Life Saving Narcan Approved for Use Without a Prescription

by Breanna Reeves April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, regional medical director of YesCare and co-author of Focus on Your Best Health, shares a slide about effective communication with your doctor and maximizing limited time in order to best have your needs met during a visit. Her discussion, which focused on advocacy in the healthcare system, was hosted by Community Engagement & Outreach for the Center for Healthy Communities at the University of Riverside, California (UCR) on March 30, 2023.

Learning to Advocate for Yourself and Others When Dealing With Healthcare Professionals

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

A federal court ruling could open the door for insurers or employers to reinstate copayments for some of those preventive services, although many may be reluctant or unable to do so, at least immediately.

Judge’s Decision Would Make Some No-Cost Cancer Screenings a Thing of the Past

by Kaiser Health News March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

In 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 which established an end to COVID-19 protections ending the continuous health coverage that were put in place at the start of the pandemic.

The Unwinding: Public Health Emergency Ending Soon, and With It – Medi-Cal Coverage for Millions

by Breanna Reeves March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Research teams asked Hispanic, Black, and multiracial women what beauty products they used. Researchers then tested 50 cosmetics purchased at Walmart, Target, and Dollar Tree, among other shops.

States Seek Crackdown on Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics to Close Gaps in Federal Oversight

by Kaiser Health News March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Ovester Armstrong Jr. lives in Tracy, California, but is willing to drive an hour to the Bay Area’s more urban regions for doctors’ appointments. “I feel like those doctors are the ones who pay attention to Black folks or minorities of color,” he says.

Black Patients Dress Up and Modify Speech to Reduce Bias, California Survey Shows

by Kaiser Health News March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Eli Lilly to cut costs for its most commonly prescribed insulin by 70% beginning in October.

Eli Lilly to Cap Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs

by Breanna Reeves March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

“To the leaders at CVS and Walgreens: We welcome your decision to offer these essential medications at your pharmacies,” said Rob Bonta in a letter to pharmacy retailers on Feb 16.

CVS and Walgreens to Offer Medication Abortion

by Asante-Ra February 26, 2023February 26, 2023