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New Healthcare Representative Appointed in San Joaquin County

WebReading Time: 4 minutes During the countless times he’s driven on Highway 99 between Lodi and Merced in search of resources for healthcare professionals, Paul …

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End of construction in sight for Merced's Highway 99

WebReading Time: 2 minutes After years of navigating narrow lanes, off-ramp closures and nightmare traffic jams on Highway 99, Merced-area drivers may soon be …

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The Valley's $5.2 Million Program: Addressing the Need for Mental

WebThe need is so great in San Joaquin County that last April officials announced a $5.2 million partnership with the nonprofit HealthForce Partners of Northern San …

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California’s San Joaquin Valley has a therapist shortage. Here’s …

Web“We’ve seen an increased demand in mental health needs and increased interest in people going into the mental health field. So it seemed like a good time to …

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San Joaquin County extends another $4.5M to improve care at SJ …

WebThe Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Oct. 24 to spend another $4.5 million to extend a Management Services Agreement partnership with Dignity …

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New California Law Empowers Doulas to Support Black Mothers

WebAdditionally, AB 904 created a new section of California insurance law that will require providers within the state to address the high rates of maternal and infant …

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Merced County approved some employee raises, healthcare relief.

WebThe supervisors on Tuesday approved two items to provide some relief. The board unanimously passed a temporary 10% healthcare cap adjustment for all …

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Health Equity Reporting Lab

WebCentral Valley voters split on approving big changes for mental health services, billions in bonds. The fate of Proposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious overhaul of the state’s …

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Women's History Month: Honoring 15 Valley Catalysts for Change

WebFrom health to education and activism, meet 15 women who are Valley catalysts for change. The group of women from Merced, Madera and Fresno counties …

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An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It

WebCalifornia voters in 2018 supported a ballot measure that promised 20,000 new units of permanent supportive housing to help homeless people experiencing mental health …

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What Proposition 1 Means for Homelessness in California

WebProp. 1 amends the state’s landmark Mental Health Services Act, passed by voters in another ballot initiative in 2004, which levies a 1% tax on personal incomes over …

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Merced County’s counting its homeless. Here’s how it compares to …

WebMeanwhile, around 653,100 people in the United States were homelessness on a single night in 2023, which was a 12% (or about 70,650 people) increase from 2022.

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What’s behind the rise in Valley plasma centers

WebIt helps those patients live normal lives. In hospitals, plasma transfusions are also used to prevent shock in trauma patients. Blood is separated into red blood cells …

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'One pill will kill.' Merced County launches fentanyl awareness

WebSept. 13, 2023. MERCED (CVJC) — With the simple message, “One pill will kill,” Merced County’s top prosecutor hopes to save lives by educating young people …

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Madera County Judge declines UCSF Adventist Purchase Bid

WebReading Time: 3 minutes Editor’s note: This story was reported by KVPR, a partner of CVJC.. A judge on Tuesday approved a plan by American Advanced …

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This medical team helps Stockton's most vulnerable residents.

WebReading Time: 8 minutes Deborah Scarbone momentarily ditched her walker a few months ago. It held her back when she lunged to catch a palm-sized white …

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Stockton medical professionals are helping police resolve tense

WebReading Time: 6 minutes A unique team of medical professionals is hitting the streets of Stockton, offering an alternative to only sending armed police officers to …

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