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(CNN) — The attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has left parents wondering how to talk to their kids about what happened. How much …

Download the Guide HERE Like many activities in which children and teens engage, gaming poses potential dangers. We have created What You Wish You Knew: …

TURLOCK, Calif., Dec. 2, 2020 Thousands of people in Stanislaus and Merced counties can now access free or low-cost insulin through a groundbreaking partnership. Building upon a program created by …

Download the Guide HERE We have created What You Wish You Knew: A Quick Guide to the Basics of Social Media (and the potential risks …

GUSTINE – The city of Gustine was recently awarded a nearly $600,000 grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to fund a …

It’s Time To Get Moving!  Have you noticed your body becoming a little stiff? Is your balance and strength just not what it used to …

June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Not a day of celebration, but a day of education and a reminder that elder abuse is utterly …

How is the cost of prescription drugs working out for you? For countless people across the country, accessing medication has become a nightmare as high …

Without injected insulin, an individual living with diabetes will die within days or even hours. Not get sick, not possibly die – they will die. …

Pratap Anne, a pharmacist and philanthropist, has lived in the Central Valley for more than 17 years. He was born in India but calls the …

While everyone works to maintain good physical health during the pandemic, experts say it’s also important to pay attention to mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic …

The coronavirus pandemic has made one thing very clear: Rural communities across America continue to face incredible obstacles in obtaining healthcare services and providers. In …

Marilyn Rix misses the sense of community from the fitness class she frequented before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted everything. Without the classes, in-person church services and Al-Anon …

The coronavirus has turned the world upside down.  During this time of crisis, healthcare workers are the frontline soldiers who battle against impossible odds and …

In 1987 the U.S Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in America. This …

It goes without saying that we are living in unusual and difficult times. Over the last few days, I have heard from and spoken with …

By: Brandon M. Macsata, CEO, ADAP Advocacy Association The World Health Organization (“WHO”) this week declared the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a global health pandemic, which is …

Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being …

Walgreens, CVS Health, and Target said they will start providing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing in their parking lots. “Given our physical presence in communities across …

“With every community facing questions and challenges regarding the Coronavirus, we have added a section to the LHE website bringing you the latest information.  Our …

The World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020. As cases of the virus surge in countries around the …

Multiple agencies are partnering to bring increased medical care to the city of Gustine, on the west side of Merced County. A new urgent care …

A free Health Fair will be held on March 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. …

Turlock’s Acting City Manager, Michael Cooke, is a gifted, talented and seasoned public employee — and a great father, husband and a genuinely nice person. …

This week’s Healthcare Heroes are Regina Amador, Allie Jeffery, Cortney Hartsfield and Terrie King. These women are grouped as healthcare heroes because of their ability …

Michelle Allen is the CEO of the Society for disABILITIES, a nonprofit based in Modesto that serves a large swath of the Central Valley.  She …

On June 5, 1981, a new public health threat reared its ugly head in the United States: five cases of Pneumocystiscarinii pneumonia (“PCP”) were reported …

Dr.  Terry Metzger is the Superintendent of Denair Public Schools.  She is an educator who changes people’s lives for the better. Her personality is infectious.  …

GUSTINE – An urgent care service backed in part by a city loan has opened within an existing medical practice in downtown Gustine. The Community …

It can be hard for parents to keep up with their children’s social lives in the real world, let alone their countless accounts on the …

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This was originally published on the Turlock Journal website. Find the article HERE. Turmoil in local city government, compounded by a general lack of clarity …

With the intense summer heat and horrible air quality, some people across the Central Valley are finding it difficult to breathe. When this happens, they …

Middle-class families are being devastated by the staggering cost of life-saving insulin. While the average person spends about $1,025 per year on medication, many people …

A grant from Legacy Health Endowment has made possible a Saturday respite care program for families with adults 18 years and older who have special needs. …

Click HERE to read the full report. THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM was created at a time when nonprofit healthcare providers were spending to ensure …

On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women in our lives who often risk their own survival for ours. Some argue that holidays such as Mother’s …

Click here to read the full report: LHE Homeless Report PDF Dear Reader, The report that follows is very straight forward. It discusses the problems …

By: Jeffrey R. Lewis & Willam E. Arnold, Co-Chairs, Community Access National Network 340B Commission The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created by Congress to …

Find free medical services provided at several mobile clinics around Stanislaus and Merced Counties. These mobile clinics will be offering basic primary care, health education, …

Leslie Abasta-Cummings is a healthcare star. She is determined, strategic, passionate and caring. It is rare to find someone so committed to making healthcare accessible, …

In a world where healthcare access is a challenge, and where affordability looms large, Tony Weber has been charging forward, building programs to ensure that …

Turlock and its surrounding communities need to address our growing homeless population. The needs are great, and the challenge is significant, but not impossible No …

As one of the fastest growing regions of California, the San Joaquin Valley’s persistent shortage of health care providers is creating a public health crisis …

As lawn signs pop up like wildflowers around the city, we are reminded that another mayor’s race approaches. Take note: This race will sketch out …

We live in a political world today where indecision and inaction echo within the halls of Congress and State Capitols across America. The biggest risks …

State of Reform is a stakeholder-driven initiative that tries to bridge the gap between the worlds of health care and health policy. We try to …

Times Argus, Central City, Kentucky (NAPSI)—If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening …

The Community Access National Network, otherwise known as CANN, today appointed a national commission to take a thorough and candid review of the 340B Drug …

Hospitalizations for seniors can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. But what’s worse is having to return to the hospital shortly after discharge – especially …

Legacy Health Endowment (LHE) has teamed up with Covenant Care at Home (CCH), a nonprofit healthcare provider, to fund a critical new program to help …

Turlock Unified School District’s first-ever mental health practitioners are already making a difference in students’ lives this school year, meeting the emotional and psychological needs …

Legacy Health Endowment (LHE) has teamed up with Turlock Pregnancy and Health Center (TPHC), a faith-based nonprofit free clinic, to fund a critical program to …

Washington, D.C. is no longer the birthplace of creative healthcare solutions. Legacy Health Endowment, a healthcare foundation based in Turlock, CA, is creating real solutions …

Many rural and semi-rural communities, including California’s Central Valley, face significant healthcare shortages and a scarcity of healthcare providers. The problem isn’t new: For years …

Local nonprofits are giving a $1.9 million boost to help solve the healthcare provider shortage in Stanislaus and Merced counties. Legacy Health Endowment is working …

If you or someone you love are one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their …

I spent some years proudly working in the United States Senate for three Republican senators. The world was different then. The desire to work on …

As a society, each of us is challenged every day.  Our children face challenges that much greater.  The forces of evil pulling at them are …

In healthcare, when you find someone who is incredibly competent and smart, cares deeply about her patients and places their well-being above all else, you …

Rising drug prices are one of the top three health care challenges we face today. Considering that President Donald Trump and state elected leaders in …

Twenty-Six years ago, this week, United States Senator John Heinz was tragically killed – a grievous loss not only for his family but also for …

More than 1 million Californians have gained health care under Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, created under President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. …

The Legacy Health Endowment is providing $550,000 in grant funding to promote health and wellness in Stanislaus and Merced counties. These are the first grants …

Legacy Health Endowment, the health care philanthropy created in 2014 as a result of the sale of Emanuel Medical Center to Tenet Health, announced its …

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has never been a high-profile agency, but it now has a high-profile Secretary in renowned neurosurgeon …

Covenant Care at Home is an amazing place primarily because of the people who work there. Each has learned the Malmberg approach to caregiving — …

California State University, Stanislaus has one of the top 10 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the United States.  There are three reasons.  First, …

If you do not know Renee Pimentel, you should. While not a household name she is a healthcare hero. Her primary position is Director of …