Francisco Castro
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Born on February 10, 1761
Joined June 2, 2022
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Business December 19, 2024

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Health December 18, 2024

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Health December 6, 2024

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The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the ... more

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Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society” Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”
Health November 22, 2024

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Health November 8, 2024

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Health November 1, 2024

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Health October 29, 2024

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According to the CDC, babies of mothers who do not get prenatal ... more

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Health October 16, 2024

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Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth
Health October 4, 2024

Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth

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US Politics September 6, 2024

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Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says
Healthcare February 26, 2024

Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says

Medi-Cal expansion, the state’s health insurance program for extremely low-income people, to ... more

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Medi-Cal expansion safeguards health for most of the undocumented immigrants Medi-Cal expansion safeguards health for most of the undocumented immigrants
Healthcare February 20, 2024

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In 1994, California voters flocked to the polls in record numbers to ... more

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Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing” Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”
Healthcare February 19, 2024

Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”

When COVID hit, most office employees could stay home and work from ... more