Homepage

FEATURED

Stanislaus County launches 911 Nurse Navigation to ease demand for ambulances in non-emergency cases

A new 911 Nurse Navigation program launched in June by American Medical Response and Stanislaus County aims to reduce the number of non-emergency ambulance runs to hospital emergency rooms by referring those patients to other forms of medical care. Two neighboring counties are also expected to have Nurse Navigation in place in the coming months, perhaps by the end of 2026. Last year, Stanislaus County received about 86,000 medical-aid calls through its 911 system…

by Tim Sheehan July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

LATEST Reports

Newsom Vowed To Transform Kids’ Mental Health. Many California Schools Are Still Waiting.

by Christine Mai-Duc, KFF Health News July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Sacramento opens ‘safe camping’ site amid questions about homeless services

by Chris Nichols, CapRadio and Riley Palmer, CapRadio June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

About one of five Valley seniors live alone. What’s that mean for physical, mental health?

by Tim Sheehan June 22, 2026June 23, 2026

Listen

00:00

In this California community, older adults are going back to school

by Rachel Livinal, KVPR June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

New institute brings advanced neuroscience treatment, research to Fresno, Valley

by Tim Sheehan May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

14 Valley hospitals earn A grades in Leapfrog Group patient safety ratings. How did your hospital rate?

by Tim Sheehan May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Have the city of Sacramento’s efforts to help the homeless been working? The data is unclear

by Riley Palmer, CapRadio June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Summer heat looms, and thousands of Valley households face summer without AC

by Tim Sheehan June 12, 2026June 17, 2026

Merced County has slightly more homeless people – but more are in shelters

by Alma Villegas, Merced FOCUS May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Summer agriculture, end of school may bring upswing in Valley Fever cases

An increase in seasonal agricultural work and the end of the school year in the San Joaquin Valley are expected to mean more people spending more time working and playing outside – and potentially increase the risk of Valley Fever, a fungal disease that can…

Keep reading

by Tim Sheehan May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Nurses from across the Valley learn tips, tactics for caring for kids at Valley Children’s Hospital

The San Joaquin Valley’s premiere pediatric hospital opened its doors to scores of nurses from across the region to share tips and tactics for caring for infants, toddlers and children, spreading specialized knowledge so kids can receive better care where they live. Valley Children’s Hospital…

Keep reading

by Tim Sheehan April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Loss of tax credits drive Covered California insurance premiums higher for middle-income Valley residents

New enrollments in Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act, are down by nearly one third over the past year across the San Joaquin Valley following the expiration of enhanced tax credits that helped subsidize the cost of coverage for…

Keep reading

by Tim Sheehan April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.

Test

Advanced By Central Valley Journalism Collaborative

FEATURED

Stanislaus County launches 911 Nurse Navigation to ease demand for ambulances in non-emergency cases

Top Stories

Generations of women from farmworker families build safety through community

LATEST Reports

Newsom Vowed To Transform Kids’ Mental Health. Many California Schools Are Still Waiting.

Sacramento opens ‘safe camping’ site amid questions about homeless services

About one of five Valley seniors live alone. What’s that mean for physical, mental health?

Listen

In this California community, older adults are going back to school

New institute brings advanced neuroscience treatment, research to Fresno, Valley

14 Valley hospitals earn A grades in Leapfrog Group patient safety ratings. How did your hospital rate?

Have the city of Sacramento’s efforts to help the homeless been working? The data is unclear

Summer heat looms, and thousands of Valley households face summer without AC

Merced County has slightly more homeless people – but more are in shelters

Summer agriculture, end of school may bring upswing in Valley Fever cases

Nurses from across the Valley learn tips, tactics for caring for kids at Valley Children’s Hospital

Loss of tax credits drive Covered California insurance premiums higher for middle-income Valley residents