What we found digging into an elder care landscape rocked by the pandemic
There is no elder care system in California. Instead, there is a patchwork of options. And because, with limited exceptions, we don’t dedicate public funds to long-term daily care, many options are wildly out of reach to families without significant resources.
US adds Merck pill as 2nd easy-to-use drug against COVID-19
U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections.
Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Hemet, California
Residents living in and around the Hemet, California can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Spirit of Joy Community Lutheran Church will host this community event on 1/5/2022. The site is located at 3126 W. Johnston Ave in Hemet.
Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.
California to require booster shots for healthcare workers
California will require health care workers to get a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, pledging to make sure hospitals are prepared as a new version of the disease begins to spread throughout the state.
