Category: Health

The Vietnam War continues in the depression of many Vietnamese seniors decades after moving to the U.S.

Unlike other forms of cancer, cervical cancer is detectable, treatable, and even curable if discovered early. Two cervical cancer survivors share their stories to urge women to protect themselves and their families with annual medical checkups.

Cervical cancer is the second-most common form of cancer among women worldwide. In Los Angeles, according to the LA County Health Department, Latinas have the highest rates of cervical cancer. Maria Luisa Arredondo, editor of Latino California and a 2011 CMAF/Cervical Cancer Reporting Fellow, reports that the disease not only takes lives, but also devastates victims' extended family economically and psychologically.

Governmental neglect and lack of access to affordable care has meant that for many Coachella Valley residents, "dodging death" is a daily ritual.

Taboos against openly discussing issues of mental health and a cultural fixation with success could be behind the high rate of suicides in the Korean American community.

A new health reform program in California is aiding some patients once denied insurance due to prior health conditions before federal protections kick in in 2014.

Lawsuit settlement postpones elimination of the state-funded Adult Day Health Care program (ADHC).

CHCF Center for Health Reporting senior writer Emily Bazar interviews Toby Douglas, chief deputy director of Health Care Programs in the California Department of Health Care Services and senior manage for Medi-Cal, about upcoming cuts to health coverage affecting poor, disabled and elderly Californians.

The expected closure of an adult day care center threatens a vital source of care for one Korean family.

A Latino family from one of the most polluted cities in the nation gets their blood test results, as they seek to explain their chronic illnesses.

A Latino family deals with chronic illness in Maywood, Calif., a city surrounded by 2,000 industrial factories in southeast LA County.

Domino effect of budget cut will impact seniors, caretakers, businesses in Chinatown.

The pending closure of hundreds of ADHC facilities in California may destroy an important health program that might not be possible to re-instate later. Besides the affected sick seniors and disabled persons, thousands of caregivers are expected to lose jobs that may not return and many health business operators would have to leave the industry during this economic crisis.

A lifeline to nearly 100 Filipino American seniors and disabled persons at an Adult Daycare Health Center in the Historic Filipinotown is about to be cut off. Filipino American leaders are alarmed by Gov. Brown's decision, as its impact would be felt throughout their community.

Not all Adult Daycare Health Centers (ADHC) serve their communities well. But by in large, the program is sorely needed by many frail seniors and disabled persons and their families.

Adult Day Health Center roller coaster coming to an end, as patients struggle with where they will go.

An Adult Day Health Care Center on Valley provides a daily refuge for 100 elderly immigrants. But along with hundreds of others, it could be forced to close at the end of the month.

"One month from now, thousands of poor elderly and disabled Californians will likely lose access to the day centers where they receive meals, therapy and medical care, as well as companionship and a sense of community." This opening in Jocelyn Wiener's story is an apt introduction to a special series of reporting on the 38,000 seniors and adults with disabilities with disabilities, with 60 percent of its enrollees — most are from ethnic communities — in Los Angeles County.

New law will make it illegal for local municipalities to ban circumcision.

In the wake of federal healthcare reform, a new bilingual website gives California small business owners step-by-step info.

The 3rd Annual Free Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival is coming this weekend with over 30 local groups and organizations to offer free health, education, arts and literacy workshops and resources.

Eight out of the 10 smoggiest cities in the nation are in California, with Los Angeles topping that list. Environmental activist Joe Lyou is fighting to clear the air.

Advocates present bike plan to city officials with message of health, exercise and clean, safe transportation.

EngAGE, an award-winning program in Los Angeles, improves health—and cuts costs—by bringing arts and fitness to low-income seniors of many cultures.

The Cardenases took in seven of their grandchildren, just as millions of seniors are parenting their grandkids — and relieving the foster care system in the process.

L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood doesn't get much coverage—or respect. But a new bilingual publication edited by youth will help change that.

A growing number of Latino grandparents are lovingly raising their children's children in their Golden Year—often at the cost of their own health.

Maria Olvera is among 2.6 million U.S. grandparents doing primary childcare for their grandchildren.

L.A. remains a focal point of debate over Planned Parenthood's intentions.

Latinas and low-income women suffer from it at a higher rate.

A different view of ad campaign on streets of South Los Angeles.

Data indicates that communities of color lag whites when it comes to signing up on California's donation registry. OneLegacy hopes to change that by spreading the word and countering some long-held skepticisms.

Ann Lopez works in Hollywood. Devron Lewis worked on buses. Mia Adriano was a financial aid counselor. Here's why they were all part of Donate Life America's Rose Parade float.

Corpus headed community group, served as staffer or volunteer for many others for more that two decades; robust laughter, colorful language will be remembered.

Leimert Park local reporter Walter Melton interviews Crenshaw Farmers Market visitors about their favorite shops and products.

It's National Diabetes Awareness Month and soul singer Angie Stone has something to say.

Experts answer questions on how the new health care law affacts children.

Experts answer some frequently asked questions about the new health care reform law.

Experts answer questions about the new health care reform law and how it affects the elderly.

Richard Roundtree had breast cancer — yes, it happens to men. The disease is also more likely to kill African-American women than the general population, making awareness all the more important.

Health care reform law experts answer questions from small business owners about policy and their obligations as employers.

Chain operates multiple locations in Los Angeles County; 25 violations but still no financial penalty.

Makeovers for women in homeless shelter offer new hope — and 8X10 glossies to show what a difference a nice day can make.

That's what a restaurant industry rep calls plans for permanent regulations to restrict new establishments in the area; backers of the proposal call it a matter of health.

PFNS is growing fast, opening up membership nationally.

The low whooping cough vaccination rate among U.S. adults is endangering the lives of infants too young to be immunized and Latinos are hit the hardest.

It doesn't have to be National HIV Testing Day to gain the power of knowledge in confronting the challenges facing the African-American community.

Health officials point to recent H1N1 outbreaks in urging parents to get kids immunized for whooping cough, chicken pox and other childhood threats.

Anna Marie Carter has pockets full of varieties ready to go as the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) works to clear land for 124 plots, with number of them expected to be open this fall.

Vacant homes are potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and the heavy rains of recent months could conspire with the rugged economy to bring a bumper crop of disease-carrying insects to inner-city neighborhoods.