Health and Wellness

Coverage of health and wellness issues affecting San Diego residents, brought to you in part by Kaiser Permanente.

AI is being used to boost Medicaid enrollment, but not without concerns

AI is being used to boost Medicaid enrollment, but not without concerns

Kern Family has spent about $370,000 on the software by startup Careforce to facilitate rapid and repeated outreach to members.

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main August 10, 2026Aug. 10, 2026, 8:40 a.m.

California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

August 9, 2026Aug. 9, 2026, 1:02 p.m.

¿Tu seguro médico dejó de cubrir los medicamentos para bajar de peso? Esto es lo que necesitas saber

¿Tu seguro médico dejó de cubrir los medicamentos para bajar de peso? Esto es lo que necesitas saber

August 5, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 3:52 p.m.

Personas con discapacidades temen recortes de servicios tras cambio de criterio del DOJ de Trump

Personas con discapacidades temen recortes de servicios tras cambio de criterio del DOJ de Trump

August 5, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 2:49 p.m.

Cuarto residente de San Diego da positivo por virus del Nilo Occidental; autoridades ofrecen consejos para evitar las picaduras de mosquitos

Cuarto residente de San Diego da positivo por virus del Nilo Occidental; autoridades ofrecen consejos para evitar las picaduras de mosquitos

August 5, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 9:24 a.m.

Fourth San Diegan tests positive for West Nile virus; county offers tips for avoiding mosquito bites

Fourth San Diegan tests positive for West Nile virus; county offers tips for avoiding mosquito bites

August 4, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 9:26 a.m.

Para poder envejecer en casa, adultos mayores comparten sus viviendas al estilo Golden Girls

Para poder envejecer en casa, adultos mayores comparten sus viviendas al estilo Golden Girls

August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 2:25 p.m.

Sindicato alega que Kaiser utilizó un algoritmo, y no médicos, para evaluar pacientes con problemas de salud mental

Sindicato alega que Kaiser utilizó un algoritmo, y no médicos, para evaluar pacientes con problemas de salud mental

August 2, 2026Aug. 2, 2026, 8:40 p.m.

Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle — not so, said doctors

Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle — not so, said doctors

August 2, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 12:11 p.m.

Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, union alleges

Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, union alleges

August 2, 2026

Feds issue recall on rechargeable hand warmers after death of elderly San Diegan

Feds issue recall on rechargeable hand warmers after death of elderly San Diegan

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026, 4:01 p.m.

“Date With A Cure” will connect Alzheimer’s experts with community in online forum

“Date With A Cure” will connect Alzheimer’s experts with community in online forum

July 30, 2026

Cerca de Salton Sea, jugadores de las Ligas Pequeñas luchan por respirar

Cerca de Salton Sea, jugadores de las Ligas Pequeñas luchan por respirar

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

¿Dolor de rodilla? ¿Cartílago desgarrado? Una investigación sugiere que la cirugía no es la mejor respuesta

¿Dolor de rodilla? ¿Cartílago desgarrado? Una investigación sugiere que la cirugía no es la mejor respuesta

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026, 6:09 p.m.

Near the Salton Sea, Little League players struggle to breathe

Near the Salton Sea, Little League players struggle to breathe

July 28, 2026July 29, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

Red Cross urges donations, declares second-ever blood crisis

Red Cross urges donations, declares second-ever blood crisis

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026, 2:11 p.m.

Experts from Rady Children’s say 3D printing can help ‘surgeons of tomorrow’ at SDCC panel

July 26, 2026July 27, 2026, 11:55 a.m.

UCSD School of Medicine accused of ‘racial discrimination’ by Trump administration

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026, 9:41 a.m.

Navigating men’s health at all ages

Navigating men’s health at all ages

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

Federal efforts to combat Tijuana River crisis in limbo after Trump blocks USMCA renewal

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Why hybrid healthcare is a business Imperative for employers in California

Why hybrid healthcare is a business Imperative for employers in California

July 22, 2026

If you’re a woman, here’s how to prevent and treat knee pain

If you’re a woman, here’s how to prevent and treat knee pain

July 19, 2026

As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help

As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help

July 19, 2026

San Diego, California dodge cyclosporiasis outbreak as FDA focuses on shredded lettuce as culprit

San Diego, California dodge cyclosporiasis outbreak as FDA focuses on shredded lettuce as culprit

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026, 3:28 p.m.