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The 2023 Apple Blossom Musical will be Shrek: The Musical opeing May 3rd at the Numerica PAC in Wenatchee. A Music Theater of Wenatchee production.

Pat Conroy, Wolfean writer of sweeping Southern novels, is gone, but his legend grows. Conroy died of pancreatic cancer March 4 at his home in Beaufor

Medicaid is in trouble. Budget shortfalls and the growing number ofbeneficiaries are forcing many states to reassess their Medicaidprograms. Congress and states should begin to look at ways toreform the Medicaid program in order to better service those inneed -- whether a low-income family or individuals who arephysically or mentally disabled.

Journalist Mark Whitaker says that much of what's happening in American race relations today traces back to 1966, the year the Black Panthers were formed. His new book is Saying It Loud.

The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.

Southwest North Dakota community struck with tragedy in 1914

Yesterday, 3 experts from different silos across California’s health care landscape came together at State of Reform’s “5 Slides We’re Discussing” virtual conversation to discuss the lessons they’ve learned so far as implementation of the statewide CalAIM initiative continues.

We were honored to kick off last week’s 2022 NorCal State of Reform Health Policy Conference with comments from two health care leaders who specialize at both the legislative level and in the state’s health care department.

We were thrilled to have Sandra Hernández, M.D., president and CEO of the California Health Care Foundation, for our Afternoon Keynote conversation at last week’s 2022 NorCal State of Reform Health Policy Conference. 

With the legislative session set to end next week, this edition of "5 Things" features details on some of the health policy currently on the move.