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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CA: Senior Issues

A partir del año que viene, los afiliados a Medicare no tendrán que gastar ni un centavo más de $2,000 por año en medicamentos recetados.
Informe: Nuevo límite de recetas médicas para Medicare supone gran ahorro

Según un to nuevo informe de AARP, cientos de miles de californianos de edad avanzada se ahorrarán mucho en medicamentos a partir de enero…

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Medicare enrollees will not have to spend more than $2,000 annually on prescription drugs, starting next year. (Burlingham/Adobe Stock)
Report: New prescription drug cap for Medicare means big savings

Hundreds of thousands of older Californians will see huge savings on prescription drugs starting in January, according to a new report from AARP…

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The Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute is training members of the local community to reduce shortages in the health care workforce. (LRMAI)
CA program combats shortage of medical assistants

California faces a big shortage in the health care workforce, so health centers in San Diego are taking matters into their own hands, launching a …

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The Compassionate Care Act would create a public awareness campaign that encourages conversations between patients, their families and doctors about end-of-life wishes. (Nimito/Adobe Stock)
New bill in Congress would improve end-of-life care

A bill just introduced in Congress would raise public awareness of issues surrounding the end of life, including palliative care, and hospice…

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El Compassionate Care Act crearía una campaña de concientización pública que fomente conversaciones entre pacientes, sus familias y médicos sobre los deseos para el final de la vida. (Nimito/Adobe Stock)
Nuevo proyecto de ley en el Congreso mejoraría la atención al final de la vida

Un proyecto de ley recién presentado en el Congreso aumentaría la conciencia pública sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con el final de …

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José Alejandro Lemuz, del área de Los Ángeles, se pronunció a favor de la Ley de Opción de Fin de Vida antes de recurrir a ayuda médica y poner fin a su sufrimiento el pasado mes de marzo. (Compassion & Choices)
Informe: Más hispanos en CA recurren a la ayuda médica para morir

Cada vez son más los hispanos que se acogen a la ley de ayuda médica para morir, según un nuevo informe del Departamento de Salud de …

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El episodio uno del documental
Cineasta de CA sigue a sus padres mientras eligen ayuda médica para morir

Una nueva serie documental analiza la ayuda médica para morir a través de los ojos de personas con enfermedades terminales que abogan por un…

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Episode One of the documentary
CA filmmaker follows her parents as they choose medical aid in dying

A new documentary series looks at medical aid in dying through the eyes of terminally ill people advocating for a peaceful passing on their own terms…

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A new AARP survey of California women age 40 and older found 71% are concerned about affordable health care and 68% are worried about access to affordable long-term care. (Ink drop/Adobestock) A new AARP survey of California women age 40 and older found that 71% are concerned about affordable health care, and 68% are worried about access to affordable long-term care. (Ink drop/Adobestock)
Survey: CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote

Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new …

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Betty Kwan Chinn is this year's California recipient of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which comes with a $1,000 grant for her foundation, dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness. (Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation)
AARP CA honors advocate for people experiencing homelessness

Today AARP is honoring a California woman whose journey to the U.S. inspired her to open a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Betty Kwan …

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Betty Kwan Chinn recibió este año en California el premio AARP Andrus al servicio comunitario, que viene con una subvención de $1,000 para su fundación, dedicada a ayudar a las personas sin hogar. (Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation)
AARP CA honra defensores de las personas sin hogar

Hoy, AARP rinde homenaje a una mujer de California cuyo viaje a los EE. UU. la inspiró a abrir un refugio para personas sin hogar. Hace dé…

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Members of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists lobbied in the nation's capital to designate licensed marriage and family therapists as Medicare providers. (CAMFT)
Medicare expands mental health options starting next month

People on Medicare who want to see a therapist often wait up to six months for an appointment, but relief is on the way. Starting Jan. 1, licensed …

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