UCSF’s Move of Pediatric Care Across the Bay Hits Oakland Families Hardest
Oakland families are once again feeling the strain of a healthcare decision made far from their neighborhood, as UC San Francisco continues shifting critical...
Quiet Fire Season in California Could Take a Dangerous Turn as Heat Wave Builds
California's wildfire season has been unusually mild so far this year — but fire officials warn that a looming heat wave could quickly change...
Judge Sends Doctor to Inspect California’s Largest ICE Detention Facility — Here’s What He Found
A federal court-appointed medical monitor has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is failing to provide adequate health care at its newest and...
Union Alleges Kaiser Used Algorithm, Not Doctors, to Evaluate Mental Health Patients
A union representing Kaiser Permanente mental health workers has accused the health care giant of using an automated computer program, rather than licensed clinicians,...
Teens Turn to AI Chatbots for Advice They Won’t Ask Adults
For teenagers navigating anxiety, stress or just an awkward moment before a big game, artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly filling a role once reserved...
