Tag: health care

Aging boomers will heighten demand for eldercare, and poor pay and job conditions are prompting unions to organize home care and nursing home workers.

California is set to shut down its 330 adult day care centers for 38,000 elders and people with disabilities, at huge cost to the state — and families.

A dental clinic for low-income Californians gives hope to some, but exposes painful, costly state and federal policies.

When people got sick in East Palo Alto, the most they could do without insurance was "pray, drink tea and hope," says some residents. All that changed with the development of the Ravenswood Family Health Clinic.

A public health worker, motivated by her own immigrant family experience, addresses the health issues of her Vietnamese community.

For the first time in history, every child in California is now eligible for health insurance coverage. But it’s up to parents to take advantage of these opportunities to get better care and coverage for children, and more economic security for their families.

Experts answer questions on how the new health care law affacts children.

Experts answer some frequently asked questions about the new health care reform law.

Experts answer questions about the new health care reform law and how it affects the elderly.

Health care reform law experts answer questions from small business owners about policy and their obligations as employers.

From October 2 to 20 the Latino community can access health forums and services during Binational Health Week sponsored by the County of Santa Clara, Consulate of Mexico and community organizations.

Given today’s high cost of health care, the RotaCare San Jose Clinic (also known as the Free Clinic) is a community treasure. This nonprofit clinic provides free medical care to low-income individuals and families who have no health insurance in San Jose.