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Elizabeth Aguilera

Elizabeth Aguilera is an award-winning multimedia journalist who covers health and social services for CalMatters.

Screening for adverse childhood experiences is increasing, but are patients getting treatment?

11/29/2022

Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences is Increasing, but Are Patients Getting Treatment?

California's Medi-Cal doctors are screening more patients for adverse childhood experiences, but aren't required to report whether patients get the help they need.

Some COVID Orphans in California Will Get Help

8/2/2022

Some COVID Orphans in California Will Get Financial Help

California has set aside $100 million for trust funds for children from low-income families who lost parents to COVID-19, which they can access when they turn 18.

7/5/2022

State and Federal Restrictions Make It Harder for Low-Income Families to Get Infant Formula

Starlyn Darby doesn’t produce enough breastmilk to feed her 8 month-old son Zelimir, who is underweight and relies on Enfamil Ensure formula. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters
An infant formula shortage plaguing the nation has been difficult for all families that need it, but state and federal limitations have made it even worse for low-income families in California that rely on government assistance.  

Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students?

6/1/2022

Will There be Enough Teachers for California’s Ambitious Plans for its Youngest Students?

California wants all 4-year-olds in public schools within the next four years, but will there be enough teachers?