Health Issues

Op-ed | Why Community Health Workers are Essential to Sickle Cell Care

The integration of community health workers within California’s Networking California for Sickle Cell Care (NCSCC) network has demonstrably improved outcomes for individuals with sickle cell disease. These workers facilitate patient trust and address systemic healthcare access barriers, contributing to enhanced care engagement.

Newsom’s Final Budget Leaves Gaps in Health, Food Aid Amid Federal Cuts

End Child Poverty California (ECPCA) reported that the final 2026-27 California state budget, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, includes significant new revenue measures to protect low-income families. The organization, however, warned the spending plan still leaves major gaps in health care and food assistance for Californians affected by federal cuts.