Fighting the financial toxicity of cancer: Brityn Cares
In honor of Brityn Butrick, Legacy Health Endowment is launching a cancer medical expense relief program. Surviving cancer should not mean going broke.
Op-Ed
Affordability
Survey finds Merced residents battle inflation, food insecurity, bills
A 2025 poll found 79% of Merced County residents struggle to pay bills, buy food or cover medical costs. Middle-income families need a hand up, not a handout.
AffordabilityHealth Care Access
The forgotten middle: Why Californians aren’t getting the care they need
Middle-income families don’t qualify for Medi-Cal and end up in high-deductible plans that push them to skip care. Sonja Cares offers free virtual care to 1,500 residents.