Study Shows Health, Reaction-Time Declines In Firefighters

September 2, 2018

An ongoing health-monitoring study on firefighters involved wrist-worn motion monitors and body composition measurements.

Rural Suicide

Reading List: Suicide In Rural America

June 22, 2018

CapRadio health care reporter Sammy Caiola has embarked on a six-month project to explore the high rates of suicide in Northern California’s rural communities. Here's a look at what she's reading on the topic.

Health Care

A Scaled-Back Bid To Care For Undocumented Californians

May 29, 2018

California lawmakers are trying to extend Medi-Cal health coverage to senior or disabled undocumented people after shelving a plan to provide full government health benefits to all undocumented, low-income adults in the state.

Auditors Slam California State University System For Putting Student, Employee Health And Safety At Risk

April 24, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The CSU is not taking the proper steps to protect students and staff from lab chemicals, asbestos and other hazards, a new audit shows.

Health Care

More Flu Cases This Week In California Than During Last Season’s Peak; New Strain Spreads

March 9, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

A new influenza B strain is affecting children more severely than adults.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Physician With Diabetes Discusses How To Manage The Condition

March 2, 2018 | Chris Remington

Dr. Steven V. Edelman, founder of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), discusses the latest research and previews the TCOYD conference.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Health Workers Step Up To Help Victims Of Human Trafficking

February 13, 2018 | Cody Drabble

Doctors and nurses are playing a larger role in identifying and intervening with victims of human trafficking. Health reporter Sammy Caiola looked into how health professionals are helping to provide information and resources to trafficking victims.

Native American Treatment Center Faces Lawsuit From Yolo County

February 12, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

This facility could help Native American youth with substance addiction, but Yolo County officials say it's a huge traffic hazard.

Covered California Sees Slight Drop In Renewals

February 7, 2018 | Steve Milne

Enrollment in Covered California dropped slightly this year. Numbers out today show 1.5 million people enrolled for 2018. That's down about two percent from the previous year. A drop in renewals offset gains in new enrollees.

Health Care

Hacking Your New Years Resolution: A Guide to Changing Habits On the Cheap

December 29, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Here are some tips and tricks to sticking with your New Years resolution.