Health

4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation will die without U.S. medical care

29.05.2025 / By


A photo of Sofia at the hospital. (Photo courtesy of Public Counsel)

A young girl from Mexico receiving life-saving treatment in the U.S.

Fasters break hunger strike outside Rep. Valadao’s office after vote to cut healthcare services

27.05.2025 / By

On May 23rd, community members around Kern County, who participated on a hunger fast that symbolized the significant impacts of eliminating Medi-care/Medi-cal that many depend on for broke their fast Friday morning in front of David Valado’s office. 

Children, rural residents, and low-income Californians at risk under GOP budget bill

27.05.2025 / By

The recently passed Republican budget bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could lead to major changes in California’s healthcare system, including cuts to Medicaid funding and a potential loss of coverage for millions of residents, according to state healthcare groups.