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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Break Records in Six California Counties
A CalMatters analysis shows more Californians are hospitalized with COVID-19 in six rural counties than any other time since the pandemic began. The main reason? Low vaccination rates.
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On the Rise: Janelle Meyers Ullrich
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Janelle Meyers Ullrich is the vice president of marketing at Adventist Health, a faith-based nonprofit health care provider with a corporate office in Roseville.
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On the Rise: Dr. Lenora Lee
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Dr. Lenora Lee, an infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente Sacramento and Roseville for the past seven years, has made the most of working through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Is the Capital Region’s Health Care Industry on the Critical List?
The region’s health care facilities are beginning what may be a lengthy convalescence when it comes to jobs.
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Status Check: A New Use for the Former Home of the Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings’ former arena site in Natomas is slated for new life.
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The Herb Column: CBD Is for Cats, Birds and Dogs
Pets and their people are finding relief from anxiety and other ailments
The compound, which is available in the form of tinctures and chewable treats, is being used to treat a variety of issues, including anxiety, pain and seizures.
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The Comeback of the House Call
House calls are convenient for the patient and can give the visiting physician or nurse a big-picture idea of the environmental factors affecting the patient’s health.
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Connected Care
The pandemic led to a decade’s worth of progress for telehealth in less than a year. What does that mean for the future?
It’s unclear if telehealth will remain on its current trajectory once the pandemic is over, but one thing is clear: Decisions made now will be critical for the future of its innovation.
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Startup of the Month: InVixa
Startup uses popular drug to target COVID-19 inflammation
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out worldwide, InVixa is working on a new delivery method for a cholesterol-lowering drug to treat respiratory inflammation caused by the coronavirus.