Kimberly Silva’s arrival comes as rural counties like Mendocino struggle with shrinking mental health workforces and long wait times for care.
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Free flu shots offered Wednesday in Manchester, Point Arena and Gualala
Mendonoma Health Alliance brings its mobile health clinic to the southeast coast for free shots; no appointment needed.
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Medi-Cal rule changes to affect thousands in Mendocino County next year
Starting Jan. 1, the program will again count savings and property in eligibility decisions and will freeze new full-scope enrollment for many without legal immigration status.
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Covered California enrollment opens amid uncertainty over federal tax credits
An estimated 4,000 Mendocino County residents rely on Covered California for health insurance. Open enrollment ends Dec. 31.
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California gives Planned Parenthood $140 million boost to keep clinics open
An injection of public funding means the nonprofit organization can keep reproductive health clinics operating. But with more financial troubles looming, lawmakers say there’s more work to be done to protect services.