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Confusion and Risks After the Shift in U.S. Vaccination Policy
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has removed the COVID-19 vaccine mandate—a decision that, according to experts, puts vulnerable populations at risk and opens a broader debate on immunization in the country. On September 19, the United States took a historic turn in its health policy. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
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ICE Raids Create a Climate of Fear Silencing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Immigration raids and new federal restrictions have fueled a climate of fear that silences immigrant survivors of domestic violence. Experts and advocates warn that rollbacks in humanitarian visas, asylum, and funding threaten not only the safety of survivors but also that of entire communities. The consequences of U.S. immigration policies continue to put vulnerable…
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Up to 3.4 Million Californians at Risk of Losing Medi-Cal Due to Federal and State Changes
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New work requirements, more frequent renewals, and premiums for undocumented immigrants will reshape the program between 2026 and 2028. State officials urge calm and emphasize that pregnant women and minors will remain protected. The health of millions of people is once again at risk in the United States. New federal demands and budget adjustments…
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California Launches Campaign to Promote Gun Violence Restraining Orders
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Eighty percent of Californians don’t know they can seek legal help to keep someone with a gun from committing a violent act. The state is betting on a clear and accessible campaign to change that. California has some of the strictest gun safety laws in the United States—and one of the lowest firearm death…
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Latino, African American, and Asian youth in the U.S. face greater barriers to mental health care
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Experts gathered at an American Community Media panel warned of the alarming inequality in access to mental health services among racialized communities in the U.S., amid a growing crisis that especially affects children and young people. Alarming increase: depression, anxiety, and loneliness “Mental health in children and young people is the crisis of our…
