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kpbs.org > news > health > 03/03/2026 > newsom-threatens-california-counties-for-failing-to-use-his-new-mental-health-court

Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (860+ words) Frustrated by the slow adoption of one of his signature efforts to get Californians with severe mental illness off the streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday threatened to take funding from counties he said aren't doing enough. Newsom called out…...

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kpbs.org > events > 03/03/2026 > unfiltered-minds-a-mental-health-open-mic

Unfiltered Minds: A Mental Health Open Mic

18+ hour, 20+ min ago  (79+ words) Looking for something real to do in San Diego? Join Madina with Mental Health Madina PLLC on March 3 at 4888 Convoy St, join us for Unfiltered Minds " a community open mic centered around mental health, personal growth, and honest conversation. This…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 03/02/2026 > californians-are-staying-insured-but-settling-for-health-coverage-they-may-not-use

Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (399+ words) Despite the loss of federal subsidies that lowered costs for millions, California's private health insurance marketplace held nearly steady this enrollment season. In all, 1.9 million Californians renewed their plan or selected one for the first time " a 2.7% drop compared to…...

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kpbs.org > news > politics > 02/28/2026 > one-year-of-failure-the-lancet-slams-rfk-jr-s-first-year-as-health-chief

'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (475+ words) One of the world's leading medical journals has issued a scathing rebuke of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to mark his first year leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The editorial " titled "Robert F. Kennedy Jr: 1 year of failure" " appears…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 02/26/2026 > despite-u-s-pull-out-from-who-reps-were-virtually-at-the-table-for-big-flu-confab

Despite U.S. pull out from WHO, reps were (virtually) at the table for big flu confab

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (658+ words) Updated February 27, 2026 at 7:16 AM PST For the past week, about 50 flu scientists from around the world were crammed into a conference room at a Hilton hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. Their goal was to design a flu shot that will confer…...

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kpbs.org > events > 03/14/2026 > give-blood-grow-love-a-community-blood-drive-for-people-pets

Give Blood Grow Love, A Community Blood Drive for People & Pets

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (182+ words) Veterinary Specialty Hospital, in partnership with Pearl Street Pet Hospital and the San Diego Blood Bank, will host a community blood drive on Friday, March 14, bringing together human and veterinary blood donation efforts in one event. The blood drive will…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 02/25/2026 > scientists-are-raising-new-concerns-about-marijuana-use-in-teens

Scientists are raising new concerns about marijuana use in teens

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (416+ words) New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association associates adolescent cannabis use with increased risk for serious mental health conditions. Scientists from Kaiser Permanente, UC San Francisco, Public Health Institute and the University of Southern California tracked…...

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kpbs.org > news > living > 02/24/2026 > what-will-happen-when-im-gone-parents-of-people-with-disabilities-push-to-expand-services

‘What will happen when I’m gone?’: Parents of people with disabilities push to expand services

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (970+ words) Thirty years ago, Jim O'Hara Jr. woke up from a coma, unable to walk, talk or eat. An 18-wheeler had broadsided his car, leaving him, then 18 years old, with a severe brain injury, according to his father, Jim O'Hara. Doctors…...

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kpbs.org > events > 02/25/2026 > susan-g-komen-san-diego-dine-out-for-a-cure

Susan G. Komen San Diego Dine Out For A Cure

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (202+ words) This intimate four'course beer'pairing dinner brings our community together in support of Susan G. Komen's mission to end breast cancer. On Wednesday, February 25, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated dining experience by the teams at Una Mas on Adams and Mission…...

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kpbs.org > events > 02/24/2026 > building-brain-healthy-habits

Building Brain-Healthy Habits

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (166+ words) Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your memory and thinking as you get older " even reducing your risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Join us to learn about healthy habits for your…...