Children's Hospital Los Angeles ending transgender care programs following pressure from Trump
The hospital's Center for Transyouth Health and Development will close, and its surgery program for gender-affirming care will end on July 22.
The hospital's Center for Transyouth Health and Development will close, and its surgery program for gender-affirming care will end on July 22.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Medical debt forgiveness coming to thousands in LA
Los Angeles County is eliminating medical debt for more than 130,000 Los Angeles County residents. One in 9 people in Los Angeles County suffer from medical debt.
Los Angeles County is eliminating medical debt for more than 130,000 Los Angeles County residents. One in 9 people in Los Angeles County suffer from medical debt.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
‘Human error’: Woman gives birth to stranger's baby after IVF mix-up
A woman in Australia gave birth to a stranger’s baby after the IVF clinic implanted the wrong embryo, sparking an investigation.
A woman in Australia gave birth to a stranger’s baby after the IVF clinic implanted the wrong embryo, sparking an investigation.
Protesters rally against potential Medicaid cuts
Protesters in Anaheim gathered outside the offices of Rep. Young Kim to speak out against potential cuts to Medicaid in Congress' budget.
Protesters in Anaheim gathered outside the offices of Rep. Young Kim to speak out against potential cuts to Medicaid in Congress' budget.
Anaheim residents protest against potential Medicaid cuts that will 'hurt everyone'
Rep. Young Kim said she will not sign a budget that "does not protect vital Medicaid services for the most vulnerable.
Rep. Young Kim said she will not sign a budget that "does not protect vital Medicaid services for the most vulnerable.
Trump cuts to US medical research could slow breakthroughs, scientists warn of risks to patients
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
Local seniors concerned about potential Medicaid cuts
Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.
Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.
Potential Medicaid cuts concern seniors
The Department of Government Efficiency is debating cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to 72,000,000 Americans. Many seniors are concerned they'll lose their coverage.
The Department of Government Efficiency is debating cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to 72,000,000 Americans. Many seniors are concerned they'll lose their coverage.
Man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, family says, in lawsuit against Walgreens, Optum Rx
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.
Families protest outside Children's Hospital over alleged poor treatment
One family told FOX 11 that the hospital never disclosed that a procedure they'd agreed to for their 13-year-old was "experimental." The boy later died.
One family told FOX 11 that the hospital never disclosed that a procedure they'd agreed to for their 13-year-old was "experimental." The boy later died.
Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
California minimum wage increase for health care workers effective this week: What to know
California health care workers will finally get a long-promised minimum wage increase.
California health care workers will finally get a long-promised minimum wage increase.
Fountain Valley family accuses longtime aide of abusing their teen son
The family had the aide for their disabled teenage son for eight years, but said they recently noticed abusive treatment on their home security footage.
The family had the aide for their disabled teenage son for eight years, but said they recently noticed abusive treatment on their home security footage.
California Democrats agree to delay health care worker wage hike to balance budget
California health care workers were supposed to get a raise on July 1, but now could get that raise in October, if the state's revenues are higher than estimates.
California health care workers were supposed to get a raise on July 1, but now could get that raise in October, if the state's revenues are higher than estimates.
LA healthcare workers hit the picket lines
The workers said they want a contract to help address "low pay and chronic understaffing." They also said the university seeks to cut healthcare benefits, and subcontract union jobs.
The workers said they want a contract to help address "low pay and chronic understaffing." They also said the university seeks to cut healthcare benefits, and subcontract union jobs.
Healthcare workers hit the picket lines
Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.
Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.
Newsom signs law allowing Arizona doctors to come to California to perform abortions
The move is meant to circumvent an Arizona law that's been repealed, but that repeal wont take effect until later this year.
The move is meant to circumvent an Arizona law that's been repealed, but that repeal wont take effect until later this year.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.