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First case of Monkeypox found in Tulare County
Tulare County health officials announced Thursday that they discovered the first case of Monkeypox in the area.
Contract war between Anthem, Adventist Health raises blood pressure over health coverage
Anthem Blue Cross and Adventist Health face a Monday deadline to strike a new contract for services or potentially leave thousands of patients in the cold.
COVID costs send Valley hospital into first-ever, $11.2mil deficit
The decision to shutter elective surgeries in 2020, coupled with soaring labor costs to staff hospitals, weren't great for the bottom line.
Stiff opposition forces Calif. lawmakers to shift proposed vaccine consent age to 15
A bill seeking to lower the age of consent for vaccines at 12 years old was raised to 15. Despite the change, one Valley Democrat joined Republicans in opposing the measure. Here's why.
Valley Children’s faces malpractice trial over newborn’s 2014 brain damage
A life altering brain injury damaged the trajectory of a Valley newborn eight years ago. Now, his family and Valley Children's Healthcare are heading to trial over the mishap.
Kaweah Health eyes its ticket to better doctor recruitment: housing
The Visalia-based hospital district is hoping to improve its standing to recruit medical school talent seeking residency.
Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care
Clovis Community Medical Center announced the surprise gift at a ceremony with staff from a special unit that aided a local luminary.
The drug supply chain needs transparency to reduce drug prices
Consumers "don’t realize that the price they pay for drugs at the pharmacy counter is determined by a complex process that includes their pharmacy, drug manufacturers, health insurers, and middlemen known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers."
Kaweah eyes asking voters for OK on $500mil new hospital wing
Kaweah Health struggled to convince voters to approve earthquake-related improvements. Now, they're setting-up another opportunity to convince locals to make moves.
Madera Co. urges Calif. lawmakers to bolster health workforce
At the center of the request? A proposed initiative that would seek to bolster public health recruitment and retention with the workforce pipeline.
