Health

When Erratic Teenage Behavior Means Something More

“You just want to know how they’re doing as a person. How are things going at school? How are their friends? How are they sleeping?” .

Posted in Homepage Feature, Youth, Health |

1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13

“It’s significantly challenging to create that capacity, and quite expensive,” noted Robert Carey, a former ORR director from the Obama administration. “All the aspects of care are dramatically different based on age. … You need people who are trained in early childhood development or care.”

Posted in Homepage Feature, Immigration, Health |

Health Care and Tax Relief.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 PROGRAM # 8359 12:00 PM PT Health Care and Tax Relief. In the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration urges the courts to end the Obamacare rule that requires insurers to provide coverage for the sick, claiming protections for preexisting conditions are unconstitutional. Texas and several Republican states […]

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Posted in Línea Abierta, Politics, Health |

Recognizing Suicide Risk.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 PROGRAM # 8356 12:00 PM PT Recognizing Suicide Risk. The suicide deaths of chef and TV celebrity Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade have catapulted this public health crisis to the nation’s headlines. Suicide behaviors have increased among Latinos, especially female teens. Experts comment on the case of the recent suicide […]

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Posted in Youth, Línea Abierta, Politics, Health |

(Español) Demandan a EPA por no proteger la salud de campesinos y si los beneficios corporativos

(Español) “Esta es una más de las 85 demandas que Earthjustice ha presentado en contra de la Administración Trump y su EPA, que en diciembre anunció su intención de desmantelar las salvaguardas federales para pesticidas”, dijo la organización de derecho ambiental.

Posted in Homepage Feature, Environment, Health |

(Español) Senado de Virginia aprueba expansión del Medicaid para 400 mil pobres

(Español) “El Director de la Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto de la Casa Blanca, Mick Mulvaney había conminado a Virginia en marzo a no buscar la expansión, arguyendo que era insostenible y que la administración federal está comprometida a abordarla”.

Posted in Homepage Feature, Health |

(Español) Ineficiente y fraudulenta la privatización del Medicaid en Iowa: candidatos a gobernador

(Español) Críticos de la privatizació dicen que dicho cambio más bien ha llevado a “recortes en los servicios para los miembros del Medicaid, y a cuentas impagas a las agencias que brindan su atención”. Y son escépticos de que la gestión privada del programa ahorre dinero a los contribuyentes.

Posted in Homepage Feature, Health |

Under Trump Proposal, Lawful Immigrants Might Be Inclined To Shun Health Benefits

A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid or other government benefits for medical care. The “chilling effects” of the draft proposal already are being felt in California community health centers, one official said.

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(Español) A la discreta, envía Trump al Congreso un paquete para recortar a Medicaid y Medicare

(Español) No hay forma de saber si los planes de Trump ganarán fuerza en el Congreso. Pero si se promulgan límites de financiamiento, eso puede allanar el camino para las revisiones de Medicare y la Seguridad Social, que enfrentan graves deficiencias financieras.

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Use Of Psychiatric Drugs Soars In California Jails

In addition to trying to improve treatment inside the jails, Los Angeles and San Diego county officials say they are working more closely with community organizations to ensure inmates with mental illness get the services they need after their release.

Posted in Homepage Feature, Health |

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