‘I Couldn’t Find a Nurse’
L.A. Family Sues Hospital over Life-Altering Injuries An emergency trip to the hospital turned disastrous for a Los Angeles-area family…
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Health care workers protest end of clinic’s pharmacy services
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — Health care workers represented by the University Professional and Technical Employees union Local 9119…
State officials seek to lower Black maternity death rate
Wave Wire Services LEIMERT PARK — More than 81% of the state’s health facilities have trained pregnancy care providers to…
Zoom meeting highlights health issues among minorities
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — On behalf of Minority Awareness Month, Freddie Muse Jr., the founder of…
Lynwood health care wage measure headed to 2024 ballot
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — Opponents of a city ordinance that raises the minimum hourly wage of health…
COVID-19 remains a threat in low-income areas
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Anselmo Peña-Loza believes COVID-19 still poses a serious threat for bus riders…
Iconic county hospital gets new name, motto, mission
Wave Wire Service BOY LE HEIGHTS — Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center was officially renamed Los Angeles General Medical Center…
Governor announces partnership for low-cost insulin
Wave Wire Services DOWNEY — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with Civica Rx to provide insulin to Californians…
County to end coronavirus emergency March 31
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors agreed to end the county’s local emergency declarations due…
Film explores pregnancy-related deaths among Black women
By Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer April Valentine, 31, planned to celebrate her infant’s birth with family and friends, but instead…
