Health
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New findings reveal L.A. wildfires’ lasting impact on coastline and ocean health
The damage from this year’s Los Angeles wildfires extends far beyond burned neighborhoods and hillsides, new research shows. At a…
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New study links marijuana dispensaries to increased teen psychosis, depression
Teens living in areas with a higher number of cannabis retailers are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health…
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South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
A mural on Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Blvd. Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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