Many low-income Californians make too much money to qualify for Medi-Cal, but they’re unable to get affordable health coverage anywhere else. Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment, which she argues is essential for the...
As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help you maintain your independence, stay connected,...
Medi-Cal transformation focuses on improving health care coordination, integration, quality, equity, and accessibility. A key component of this broader vision to enhance healthcare access and improve...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On almost every issue, there is a detailed plan to dismantle our rights and freedoms, gut life-saving programs, defund government agencies and decimate...
Big Dem donors and media are keeping alive a troubling narrative about last week’s debate: that Joe Biden isn’t fit to be president and should step...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The twice impeached, convicted felon former president Donald Trump continues to push lies and policies that are not only dangerous for Black America...
In 2008, I received news no one ever wants to hear. I was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, with an ER/PR positive tumor type. The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “With inflation and the rising costs of living squeezing all Pennsylvania households, Black voters 50+ are clearly looking for leaders with a plan,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Key aspects of the Republican budget include eliminating funding for the ACA’s Marketplace and Medicaid expansion, jeopardizing coverage for over 45 million individuals....
Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media hosted a Zoom forum for the four candidates leading the race to represent California in the U.S. Senate to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Drug manufacturers are required by law to make medicines available to charity hospitals and pharmacies at a steep discount, with the idea that...
Tenants want 4 residents added to the housing complex’s board of directors By Ken Epstein About 100 tenants of Sojourner Truth Manor, joined by community supporters...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Social Security and SSI benefits will increase in 2024, and this will help millions of people keep up with expenses,” stated Kilolo Kijakazi,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Congressman Horsford noted that, as thousands of federal employees and contractors learned in previous shutdowns, simply reopening the government doesn’t help them pay...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Vice President Kamala Harris, a force during her years in the U.S. Senate and as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, has...
It’s not enough to acknowledge obesity for what it is, a silent killer upending Black women’s lives. Acknowledgement must be tied to immediate and impactful action....
Five months after declaring a fiscal emergency and predicting that they'd run out of funds by early this year, officials at San Benito County's only hospital...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From less access to quality healthcare, to the exclusion of anti-obesity medications from Medicare, and most Medicaid and general insurance coverage, our healthcare...
Food security advocates, policymakers, and others had been warning of the dire consequences to those most in need if Congress chose to halt the extra allotments...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — AARP Georgia released key findings from a 2022 runoff election survey that shows candidates should pay close attention to Georgians age 50 and older, with...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While our legislative wins were impressive and unprecedented, the pundits remained focused on the noise and name calling. They bought into the dire...
Earthquake is not a California peril, but the name of one of Dave Chappelle’s favorite comic mentors. Earthquake or Mr. Quake, as the New York Times...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It includes strengthening critical provisions of the Affordable Care Act, providing Medicare with authority to negotiate certain prescription drug costs, and administration officials...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m thrilled we were finally able to pass this historic, once-in-a-generation investment in our country’s future that will lower costs for Georgians, create...