Yesenia Amaro

Need prices for care? Hospitals urge asking

California received a D for the transparency of its health care costs, but local hospital officials said cost information is available to patients when requested.

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UC MERCED

Conference delay might cost UC Merced

UC Merced may lose a little bit of money by having to postpone a conference because of the federal sequester cuts, an official said Wednesday.
CENTRAL VALLEY

Community college enrollment falls

Student enrollment at California's community colleges has fallen dramatically in recent years as campuses slashed teaching staffs and course offerings in response to unprecedented cuts in state funding, according to a report released this week.
LOCAL NEWS

Poll results show obesity a concern in Merced area

A large percentage of Merced County residents are concerned about obesity, according a first-ever Field Poll of voters in rural counties throughout California. Ninety-two percent of county voters described obesity as a "serious problem," and 84 percent agree that neighborhoods play a role in people...
LOCAL NEWS

Health care centers' workers also serve as interpreters

Using interpreters to help deliver medical care can be costly, so area health centers have taken different routes to bridge the language gap. One options is using "dual-role employees" rather than professional medical interpreters.
LOCAL NEWS

Forum will examine the mental health system

For people with family members who are struggling with mental illness, the treatment options and system for delivering care is often difficult to understand as well as navigate, officials and advocates agree.
LOCAL NEWS

Merced County homeless with mental illness get place to live

A large number of Merced County's homeless suffer from a mental illness.
UC MERCED

UC Merced to hold 2 commencements

UC Merced will hold two graduation ceremonies this spring as a result of the largest class in its history.
LOCAL NEWS

Atwater family funds credential scholarship at CSU, Stanislaus

A lifelong Atwater resident and his daughters donated $100,000 to California State University, Stanislaus, to help students seeking teaching credentials to pay for their education. Larry Silva and his daughters, Suzanne Fagundes and Kimberly Johnson, made the donation in honor of his wife, Rosemary...
UC MERCED

Federal cuts place UC Merced research funds in jeopardy

One long-term effect of deep federal budget cuts could be that some research projects won't get done, a UC Merced administrator warned Tuesday. Also, UC Merced and Merced College will see reductions in financial aid, adding to the burden on students and their families
LOCAL NEWS

Retirees to help Merced College's budget

Merced College will see about $1.1 million in savings as a result of 27 employees departing under an early retirement program, President Ron Taylor said Monday.