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Video: Health Conditions and Health Care Among California’s Undocumented Immigrants

November 10, 2023 by Wilma

Policy Brief: Health Conditions and Health Care Among California's Undocumented Immigrants

California is preparing for its final expansion to Medi-Cal in January 2024, which will include all low-income Californians regardless of immigration status. In a recent presentation, PPIC research associate Shalini Mustala presented findings from a new PPIC report on the services that undocumented patients tend to use in community clinics,… Continue Reading Video: Health Conditions and Health Care Among California’s Undocumented Immigrants

Mental Health Among Veterans in New Mexico

November 7, 2023 by Wilma

Veterans’ mental health has been an ongoing issue for years. New Mexico is one of the countries most affected by tragedies. “New Mexico’s veteran suicide rate exceeds the suicide rate for the U.S. population as a whole, so suicide is a challenge in New Mexico,” said Michael Hudson, vice president… Continue Reading Mental Health Among Veterans in New Mexico

Cycling fans are among the most stressed, study finds

November 6, 2023 by Wilma

Whether to encourage Sepp Kuss will keep the La Vuelta red jersey every week or waking up at dawn to watch the incredible sprints of the Tour de France, cycling fans are not only dedicated, they are among the most stressed sports fans, according to a new study from The… Continue Reading Cycling fans are among the most stressed, study finds

CDC Tries to Solve Emerging Crisis: Mental Health Issues Among Doctors and Nurses

November 1, 2023 by Wilma

Top line The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeks to combat the mental health crisis among health care workers by introducing a new initiative to help doctors and nurses deal with burnout, which has affected nearly half of the workforce in 2022. Highlights Crisis hit record high during Covid… Continue Reading CDC Tries to Solve Emerging Crisis: Mental Health Issues Among Doctors and Nurses

Policy Brief: Health Conditions and Health Care Among California’s Undocumented Immigrants

October 25, 2023 by Wilma

California has invested in its immigrant population by expanding Medi-Cal eligibility to low-income undocumented residents by age. By January 2024, the program will be available to all ages, regardless of immigration status, and the state can expect an influx of new Medi-Cal applicants. Information about the health of undocumented immigrants… Continue Reading Policy Brief: Health Conditions and Health Care Among California’s Undocumented Immigrants

Antidepressant Use Among Older Adults Linked to Driving Impairments on Road Test

October 9, 2023 by Wilma

Antidepressants may inhibit older adults’ ability to drive, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. The cohort study found that serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs, respectively), sedatives and hypnotics, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and drugs based on acetaminophen increased the risk of failing… Continue Reading Antidepressant Use Among Older Adults Linked to Driving Impairments on Road Test