Opinion: Why Every Californian Should Support the Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
Dr. Oliver Brooks | Special to California Black Media Partners In 1992, the federal government enacted the 340B Drug Discount Program. It... Read More
Alzheimer’s Drugs Decision Has Deeper Impact on Health of Blacks, Other Minorities
Sen. Isadore Hall | Special to California Black Media Partners Last spring, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first new... Read More
California’s New CARE Court Is Justice Option for People Addicted, Mentally Ill
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Over the last two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with some of the state’s... Read More
Regional Program Helps Boost Childhood Vaccinations
By Manny Otiko | IVN An innovative program offered by First 5 LA has helped keep vaccination rates up for babies and... Read More
Minority Women Most Affected If Abortion Is Banned, Limited
By: Emily Wagster Pettus and Leah Willingham, Associated Press Jackson, MS (AP) — If you are Black or Hispanic in a conservative... Read More
Blue Shield of California Expands Mental Health Support with Addition of Ginger on Wellvolution Platform
OAKLAND, Calif. – Blue Shield of California announced that its health plan members who are enrolled in the Wellvolution program now have... Read More
Breast Cancer Survivor Learns to Rely on Others, Navigate American Healthcare System
By: Manny Otiko, IVN Phoenix, AZ — April Jackson has been through the wringer. After surviving breast cancer and a hysterectomy, she’s... Read More
Blue Shield of California’s Wellvolution Program Now Offers Headspace App to Help Members Reduce Stress and Increase Resilience
Blue Shield expands Wellvolution to include behavioral health support with science-backed mindfulness and meditation app at no additional cost for eligible members... Read More
Medicare Basics: How to Get Ready for Your Annual Election Period
Sandy D’Elia, senior director of Medicare Sales for Blue Shield of California, explains important points in understanding Medicare and how Californians can... Read More