Language Service Cutbacks Raise Fear of Medical Errors, Misdiagnoses, Deaths
KFF Health News: Health nonprofits and medical interpreters warn that federal cuts have eliminated dozens of positions in California for community workers who help non-English speakers sign up for insurance coverage and navigate the health care system.
UC Davis Survives Potential Loss of $36M NIH Grant
Funding is for study by UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
A UC Davis’ Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center study, “The Clinical Significance of Incidental White Matter Lesions on MRI Amongst a Diverse Population with Cognitive Complaints,” is funded with a $35.9 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. NIH recently informed UC Davis it would terminate the grant.
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Dignity Health
HEALING COMMUNITIES
Dr. Tina Johnson’s stethoscope now hangs as a symbol of where her story began — not just as a tool of her trade, but as a reminder of the urgency and humanity that drive her leadership.
Opinion: Six Ways Health Care Facilities Can Improve Cancer Care
Two Sacramento designers share how their own cancer journeys transformed their approach to patient-centered spaces
Cancer care in our health care facilities has come a long way in recent years, but there remains room for improvement. We say this as two women who were treated for cancer in the types of hospitals and clinics that we help to design and create.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California
A One-Stop Medical Center
Since the building that houses Shriners Children’s Northern California is directly across the street from the UC Davis Medical Center on Stockton Boulevard, it may be tempting to believe that Shriners Children’s is a branch medical office.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California
A One-Stop Medical Center
Since the building that houses Shriners Children’s Northern California is directly across the street from the UC Davis Medical Center on Stockton Boulevard, it may be tempting to believe that Shriners Children’s is a branch medical office.
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Mercy Foundation
More than 160 years ago, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Sacramento, stepping ashore following the chaos of the Gold Rush to a city rife with issues. Guided by the vision of their founder, Venerable Catherine McAuley, these women brought hope and healing to those who needed it most.
Women in Leadership 2025: Jita Pandya Buño
Our annual salute to the women who lead the Capital Region
Buño certainly knows a thing or two about stepping outside her comfort zone. At 16, she immigrated to the U.S. from India with her family and joined the Air Force just a year later.
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LASER & SKIN SURGERY CENTER
LEADING DERMATOLOGIC SURGEON AND RESEARCHER
Dr. Suzanne L. Kilmer holds a legendary position in the world of dermatological surgery as one of the most accomplished women in her field, with a 35-year history of cutting-edge research, innovation and success.
The Way We Work: Kenny Pawlek
A glimpse into the daily life of the administrator at Shriners Children’s Northern California
Pawlek keeps that positive outlook through all aspects of managing the 800-employee operation. One secret to keeping a positive morale: lots of dad jokes.