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Mike Levine to head SF homelessness department, pledges to pursue funding

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News April 12, 2026April 10, 2026

Doctors are adopting AI to take notes during visits — what to know about opting out

by KFF Health News April 11, 2026April 10, 2026

Judge rules Contra Costa County tax measure language lacks neutrality, must be revised

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

Local News

About 3,000 Tenet nurses get new contract, including at San Ramon, Manteca facilities

Rising health costs push some middle-aged adults to skip the doctor until Medicare

by Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News March 26, 2026March 24, 2026

California Currents

California spends hundreds of millions on heat. Will it ever be a public health priority?

by Ana B. Ibarra and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 26, 2026March 25, 2026

Santa Clara County studies potential impact if San Benito County’s rural hospital closes

by Brandon Pho, San Jose Spotlight March 14, 2026March 13, 2026

Local News

University of the Pacific asks Stockton to help secure funds for new medical school

San Jose Islamic center a hub for free medical, dental care amid rising need

by Lorraine Gabbert, San Jose Spotlight March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

‘Shameful’ disparities: SF launches effort to address racial gaps in maternal, infant health

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News February 26, 2026February 26, 2026