No surprise that the California Wellness Foundation poll found that nearly 80% of voters are worried by the cost of health care. Mental health access is a worry too – and immigration is worsening the problem.
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A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study
A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study. The results from a German drugmaker published Monday are the latest evidence that cannabis can be used to treat common forms of pain.
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Healthcare summit predicts grim future for Mendocino County residents
County CEO Darcie Antle said that 600 healthcare jobs could be lost as a result of federal and state budget cuts, impacting access to healthcare for all county residents.
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Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase
Millions of consumers will feel the pinch when rates already expected to rise will jump even further. Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.
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How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance
In Mendocino County, over 4,000 residents have insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The “Big Beautiful Bill” means their bills are expected to rise by 66% a month – low-income enrollees could see 400% increases.