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MediCal expansion moves California closer to an equitable …

WEBApproved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan further expands California’s healthcare system by allowing this group of undocumented immigrants to gain access to …

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Mental health resources on campus have prioritized students …

WEBMental health concerns have increased for college students across the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic as they have adapted to life behind a screen. At …

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The Riverside Free Clinic held their first Clinic Day of the Fall

WEBRiverside Free Clinic Group photo – Courtesy of Riverside Free Clinic. The Riverside Free Clinic held their first Clinic Day on Oct. 6th, 2021 after transitioning to full …

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A new attempt at repairing California’s mental health system

WEBCourtesy of Joe Garity via Flickr. In response to California’s growing mentally ill homeless population, the state legislature is considering new legislation, …

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Homeless, not hopeless: Proposition 1 will aid the unhoused

WEBCourtesy of Flickr. Homelessness is growing at an exponential rate in California; a trend that did not start recently or suddenly. In the last two years, …

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Elmo’s viral check-in illustrates the urgent need to address the …

WEBOpinions; Elmo’s viral check-in illustrates the urgent need to address the mental health crisis. With over 20,000 responses, Elmo's recent check-in accentuates …

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With nursing students blocked from public education, Californians …

WEBEntering the nursing field has grown increasingly difficult in recent years, with barriers to entry that have little or nothing to do with actual qualifications or dedication. A …

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New Student Health and Counseling Center opened on Linden St.

WEBOn Sept. 22, 2023, the University of California, Riverside (UCR), celebrated the completion of its new Student Health and Counseling Center (SHC). According to an …

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California plans to reuse sewage water in Southern California by …

WEBThe California State of Water Resources Control Board is set to adopt regulations allowing sewage water to be treated and transformed into pure drinking …

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The Cons of Therapy

WEBTherapy cannot solve systemic issues. That is one of the problems with the constant “go to therapy” refrain. Therapy rarely acknowledges the societal causes of …

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Moreno Valley’s Access Clinics continues to provide easy

WEBThe Access Clinic is a unique addition to the medical center and resides within the main medical center in Moreno Valley. The clinic currently sees approximately 150 …

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Healthcare workers are demanding more and we need to listen

WEBLast month, healthcare workers went on strike to protest staff shortages. Due to the pandemic, hospitals across California have experienced massive spikes in …

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A Conversation with Jennette McCurdy tackled topics of mental …

WEBUCR’s Associated Students Program Board hosted, “A Conversation with Jennette McCurdy” this past Wednesday featuring the actress, and now author, Jennette …

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Congressman Raul Ruiz speaks about health in the Coachella …

WEBOn Thursday May 5, UCR’s School of Public Policy (SPP) hosted a seminar featuring Congressman Raul Ruiz in the Interdisciplinary South 1128 screening room. Associate …

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The VA Mission Act is a false promise and must be revised

WEBCourtesy of Flickr. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in an attempt to completely reform today’s veteran medical care system, wants to shift billions of dollars …

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Banning cell phones at schools will only result in good

WEBCurrently, a majority of schools will only prohibit students from using their phones during class, allotting them the freedom to access their cellphones and surf the …

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders’ health during COVID-19

WEBNative Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (NH/PI) represent the third fastest growing minority population, according to the U.S. census. However, they remain both …

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The major problem with declaring a major: societal

WEBFaced with a frightful possibility of another economic recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic, college students today are facing more pressure than ever to …

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UCR celebrates official grand opening of Wellness Express …

WEBOn May 24, Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) organized a special event for the grand opening of the Wellness Express Convenient Contraceptive …

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Op-Ed: 22-year-old governor candidate Shubham Goel on what …

WEBCourtesy of Phil-Foto. Writer: Shubham Goel. Email: [email protected]. My name is Shubham Goel, and I am a 22-year-old …

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