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UC Davis scientists identify new cancer treatment
While the treatment is still early on in the testing process, it could prove revolutionary for cancer patients.
November 29, 2023
Before its collapse, Madera hospital faced fines for violating safety rules
The hospital faced a number of high-priority safety violations that threatened the hospital outside of its financial picture.
November 1, 2023
Valley Children’s settles suit with neighbor over “nuisance” dirt mountain
The children's hospital is buying out a Madera County home at the center of the suit over the nuisance dirt.
November 1, 2023
Kaiser Permanente agrees to new deal with employees after strike
Healthcare workers will not go on additional strikes after a new contract was tentatively agreed to with Kaiser Permanente.
October 15, 2023
Newsom signs Patterson bill creating retired nurse license
Asm. Jim Patterson authored a bill that allows retired nurses to provide volunteer work across California as the nursing shortage continues.
October 11, 2023
Kaiser employees call for strike starting Wednesday
The contract between Kaiser Permanent and tens of thousands of its employees expired over the weekend, and if a new contract is not agreed to the healthcare workers are planning to strike.
October 2, 2023
Kaiser employees vote to authorize strike as contract expiration nears
Without a new contract in place by the end of the month, Kaiser employees are signaling that they will go on strike in October.
September 15, 2023
With state help delayed, Madera Co. presses City of Madera to pony up cash for hospital
Madera County Supervisors are done being the lone lifeline to keeping Madera Community Hospital afloat as it awaits $150 million in reopening financing from Sacramento.
August 15, 2023
Madera Co. approves $500k lifeline for Madera hospital reopening
Madera County lawmakers followed through with an assistance package to help Adventist Health reopen Madera Community Hospital.
August 1, 2023
Community Health System scores early win over Santé in 2020 doctor walkout lawsuit
A Fresno County judge weighed in on one portion of the complex lawsuit centering on the brief, but chaotic walkout of Fresno doctors from its largest hospital during COVID.
July 30, 2023