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More than 500 Narcan doses have been issued to Stanislaus County law enforcement by Aegis, the recipient of six of 19 California Department of Healthcare Services grants. Source: Why a Stanislaus County law enforcement officer might be an opioid user’s best friend | The Modesto Bee
The new county-funded campaign aims to inspire hope and joy in African-American families. Parents say it’s an important assurance in light of the Stephon Clark shooting. Source: ‘Loving Brown Babies’: How Black Families In Sacramento Talk To Their Kids About Violence - capradio.org
Patients and caregivers often feel abandoned and lose trust in health care professionals when they sense a lack of caring during transitions. With it, they feel better able to handle concerns and a… Source: A Hospital’s Human Touch: Why Taking Care In Discharging A Patient Matters | California Healthline
Medicaid has struggled for years with poor oversight and billions lost to improper payments. A new report finds that despite their fraud-fighting rhetoric, Medicaid managed-care companies are not a… Source: Insurers Fall Short In Catching And Reporting Medicaid Fraud, Inspectors Find | California Healthline
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s climbs, so does the number of loved ones caring for them. The health of 16 million unpaid U.S. caregivers has become a focus for Alzheimer’s adv… Source: Support Circle: Family Caregivers Share Stories And Tips To Ease Alzheimer’s Toll | California Healthline
Advocates of the sweeping health law view this move by the Trump administration as its most recent act of sabotage. But not everyone views it as a mortal blow. Source: Outrageous Or Overblown? HHS Announces Another Round Of ACA Navigator Funding Cuts | California Healthline
