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California added nearly 29,000 jobs in March, driven by a healthcare hiring surge that pushed unemployment down to 5.3%. The gains show the state's economy finding strength despite high-profile tech layoffs.
A November ballot measure could raise $100 billion for healthcare programs serving low-income Californians through a one-time tax on billionaires. The proposal has ignited fierce debate about wealth taxation and state funding.
A new 144-bed hospital in California just proved healthcare facilities can ditch fossil fuels entirely. The University of California Irvine campus runs solely on electricity, setting a new standard for sustainable healthcare.
Partnership HealthPlan of California just opened applications for scholarships worth up to $10,000 for members pursuing careers in healthcare and public service. The program, now in its second year, aims to help low-income students achieve their educational dreams while addressing critical workforce shortages.
California's unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% in June 2026, the lowest since May 2024, with 70,000 fewer people unemployed over seven months. While the nation's jobless rate climbed, California bucked the trend with healthcare and education leading a quiet comeback.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
California's job market is bouncing back with nearly 29,000 new jobs added in March, dropping unemployment to its lowest rate in almost a year. Healthcare and education are leading the charge, showing the Golden State's economy remains resilient despite tech sector headlines.
A major California health insurer just committed to slashing its carbon footprint by nearly half, linking environmental health directly to lower healthcare costs. The move could influence how 52% of their suppliers tackle climate change too.
California just became the first state to manufacture its own affordable insulin, offering hope to people priced out of lifesaving medication. The CalRx program stocks pharmacies with insulin priced far below commercial brands.
When Zimbabwe's healthcare system buckled under economic crisis, medical insurance companies did something unexpected: they opened their own clinics and labs to keep care accessible. Now a debate over regulations asks whether that was the right move, or if it still is.
Kenya's capital will welcome thousands of healthcare professionals and suppliers this April for East Africa's largest medical equipment exhibition. The event reflects surging demand for better healthcare across the region.
Healthcare workers and community volunteers joined forces in Manchester, Connecticut, to transform a local resident's home with repairs that prove health care extends far beyond hospital walls. The partnership between Hartford HealthCare, Rebuilding Together, and the Manchester Road Race committee shows how communities can literally build wellness.
A new $50 billion program is bringing quality healthcare closer to home for rural Americans, helping small towns keep families and attract businesses. All 50 states received grants to modernize facilities, expand services, and strengthen the healthcare workforce.
A pharmacist's viral video about being offered ₹14,000 while hospital cleaners earned ₹16,000 sparked a nationwide conversation that's now pushing healthcare organizations to review their starting salaries. What began as one woman's frustration is becoming a catalyst for change across India's healthcare sector.
In South Africa's Robertson farming region, healthcare workers now park mobile clinics in Nkqubela township every Thursday evening, reaching seasonal workers who can't visit during the day. The service has transformed access to healthcare for hundreds of families.
Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.
A mobile healthcare company quadrupled its scholarship program in its second year, investing $12,000 in employees' family members pursuing higher education. Six students received awards after sharing their dreams for careers in leadership and healthcare.
California created more jobs than any other state over the past year, adding 131,534 positions even as national growth stalled. The state's economy continues powering America's future with gains in clean energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
California has created nearly 10,000 new mental health treatment beds and 47,000 outpatient slots since 2021, bringing care closer to home for millions. The $5.8 billion investment is already helping reduce homelessness and expand services in rural communities.
California just surpassed its mental health treatment goals two years early, creating nearly 10,000 new beds and 47,000 outpatient slots across the state. Rural and tribal communities are finally getting the care facilities they've been waiting decades for.
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