Home caregivers in Stanislaus County could use a little help
Now that the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has been signed into law by President Biden, the U.S. government has authorized expenditures of $6 trillion during the last calendar year in an effort to provide relief for those most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Six trillion. It’s a number that makes little sense to the […]
How to support student mental health? Turlock-based foundation starts with superintendents
Superintendent Brenda Smith said she was conscious of how her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic would affect staff and students at Hughson Unified School District. “I knew people were going to react to my stress,” she said. “If I could stay calm and make good decisions and be at my best, I could be a […]
Doctor and reporter extraordinaire dispenses wisdom to Modesto area during COVID
Eulogies are written to celebrate the life of people who have touched our lives and hearts, but they occur after the person has gone to heaven. Today, we celebrate the living and recognize ChrisAnna Mink, M.D. She joined The Modesto Bee about two years ago through a new position funded by the nonprofit Report for […]
Masks in school may not be fun for kids, but help keep people alive
This last year and a half has been unlike any other 18-month segment in American history. The largest global pandemic in a century turned the United States into a veritable ghost town. Hospitals, sadly, remained fully operational as intensive care units overflowed with COVID-19 patients, putting a strain on the nation’s healthcare system. The heroic […]
There’s no greater time to teach kids about mental health
The pandemic has impacted students across the economic divide. Their shared experience of going to school, seeing friends, attending class, and participating in school activities vanished overnight. COVID-19 forced them in front of a computer, staring at a screen alone. Robbed of their identity, some children also watched as family members or friends passed away. […]
Defining leadership before politics
In 1956, John F. Kennedy, then the junior senator from Massachusetts, published “Profiles in Courage,” a collection of stories about eight U.S. senators who displayed acts of political bravery throughout history. The book would win the Pulitzer Prize and become one of the most essential works in the political science canon. I have a copy […]
Investing in the future: Protecting our children
This last year and a half has been unlike any other 18-month segment in American history. The largest global pandemic in a century turned the United States into a veritable ghost town. Hospitals, sadly, remained fully operational as intensive care units overflowed with COVID-19 patients, putting a strain on the nation’s healthcare system. The heroic […]
Insulin Program Recommendations
To help people in the California Central Valley afford their insulin, we looked up programs offered by pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin and have provided a list of links to those programs below. This list is not exhaustive. Some people also use the website NeedyMeds.org as a great source of information about Patient Assistance and copay assistance […]
Asthma & COPD Program Recommendations
To help people in the California Central Valley afford their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease inhalers and refills, we found and listed pharmaceutical manufacturer’s websites who offer copay assistance cards, or copay coupons. Before searching the internet for copay coupons, start with your local pharmacist. They are the most informed about prescription medications. After […]
PBMs and the 340B Program
Download here Next year, our nation’s safety net hospitals and clinics will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the federal 340B drug pricing program. The 340B program operates on the simple principle that pharmaceutical manufacturers must do their part to address the problem of uncompensated care in this country as a condition of Medicaid and Medicare […]
