Contra Costa County-commissioned report finds significant Black perinatal health disparities — up to two times higher than those white women experience.
Author Archives: Sejal Parekh
I am a practicing pediatrician and journalist based in the Bay Area who writes about health, science, and health equity. My work has been published in outlets such as ABC News, Kaiser Health News, and the San Francisco Chronicle. I've practiced clinically in Oakland and in Navajo Nation via the Indian Health Services.
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First measles case in Contra Costa County since 2023
County health officials say visitors to a Walnut Creek shopping area and a Kaiser ER could have been exposed this month.
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East Bay residents consider dropping health insurance as premiums skyrocket
54,000 Contra Costa County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase 97% if the federal government doesn’t extend tax credits.
