California’s shifting disease threats and evolving care systems

Posts in this cluster highlight several public health developments in California: a respiratory virus with no specific vaccine or treatment spreading in multiple communities, and rising measles outbreaks that health officials are working to contain. At the same time, state leaders are proposing new funding to close gaps in menopause research, and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is reminding Veterans of their access to comprehensive health services. Together, these stories underscore how the region is confronting acute infectious threats while also investing in long-term research and access to care for diverse populations.