Delivery delays impact availability of new COVID-19 boosters at Bay Area pharmacies
Now a commercial product, vaccines have been slow to distribute The rollout of the latest COVID-19 vaccine has been…
Kaiser workers set for massive strike with picketers around the Bay Area: What to know
Talks continue, but wages are a sticking point Kaiser Permanente is warning patients about potential disruptions in medical care…
Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers
BJC HealthCare, St. Louis’ largest health system, plans to merge with Saint Luke’s Health System, Kansas City’s second-largest, by…
What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season
The seasonal respiratory virus lineup includes influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease…
Bay Area poll: 86% of residents support CARE Court mental health overhaul. How will it work?
The program started Monday in seven counties, including San Francisco, and will roll out statewide by 2024 California’s CARE…
Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy
When three teenagers died of fentanyl overdoses in Larimer County, Colorado, last year, it shocked the community and “flipped…
When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes
Many people lack an understanding of some of the most serious eye diseases. I recall vividly that late Friday…
As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought
Many experts are calling for lowering the screening age for suicide ideation in children. If you or someone you…
Ask the Pediatrician: What are some no-cost, screen-free activities to play with my preschooler?
Most parents want to do more for their children than their parents did for them. But have you ever…
Plague killed Colorado resident, health officials confirm
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, alongside San Juan Basin Public Health, is investigating According to health…