Public hospitals in California have been thrown a lifeline thanks to the advocacy work of Silicon Valley lawmakers, but more is needed to save the bleeding caused by federal budget cuts. State Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens, who represents North San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino, and Ash Kalra, whose district includes East San Jose and South County,...
San Jose airport plans sensory room for neurodivergent children
A trip through the airport can be a lot to handle. But the stress and anxiety from crowded queues and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be even more pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. San Jose Mineta International Airport will soon be opening a room specially designed to provide these young travelers...
Silicon Valley hospital among best in the U.S.
Dan Koski doesn’t know where he would be without the care of doctors, therapists and nurses at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Center. An accident while swimming in the ocean this year caused a spinal injury that left Koski paralyzed in his arms and legs. By a stroke of luck, he was admitted to...
San Jose paramedicine pilot could provide timely intervention
The San Jose Fire Department is rethinking how it responds to emergency medical calls. Under a new pilot program, greenlit by the City Council as part of the recently completed annual budget process, the city is preparing to launch a “community paramedicine” team of firefighter paramedics trained to help patients with complex needs that can’t be...