public health
US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states’ Medicaid purge began
Over 25 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid after the federal government lifted a prohibition on culling enrollment.
Heat wave
City declares heat alert, extends cooling center hours
With temperatures forecast in Long Beach to hit the upper 90s and low 100s through Saturday, city officials are encouraging residents to take extra precautions.
public health
Where to cool off in Long Beach during this week's heat wave
Temperatures are expected to hit mid-90s in Long Beach on Thursday and Friday. No A/C? Visit a city cooling center.
public health
The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it
From California Healthline: Healthy people who have already been vaccinated or have immunity because they’ve been exposed to covid enough times may want to wait a few months.
health care
LA County hopes data sharing will help reduce medical debt; Long Beach won't participate
County hospitals will soon be required to share medical debt data in hopes of identifying assistance gaps.
mpox
Mpox: No new local cases, but Long Beach health officials say they’re keeping an eye on global spread
The city’s department of Health and Human Services has given about 8,700 doses of mpox vaccine to residents.