Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Black nurses conference moves from Florida to San Francisco in 2024
The National Black Nurses Association announced it would be moving its annual conference from Florida to right here in the Bay Area; officials with the organization say it's a result of anti-Black legislation that has recently been passed in Florida.
The National Black Nurses Association announced it would be moving its annual conference from Florida to right here in the Bay Area; officials with the organization say it's a result of anti-Black legislation that has recently been passed in Florida.
Unhoused health fair offers hope, help for those seeking a new start in life
Hundreds of unhoused and unsheltered South Bay residents attend ninth annual, free, health fair at San Jose City Hall.
Hundreds of unhoused and unsheltered South Bay residents attend ninth annual, free, health fair at San Jose City Hall.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
CVS to close another San Francisco pharmacy
San Francisco will soon see another CVS Pharmacy leave, according to a company spokesperson.
San Francisco will soon see another CVS Pharmacy leave, according to a company spokesperson.
New office that would have implemented reparations for Black SF residents on chopping block
In a letter to department heads, Mayor London Breed said she's preserving money for her top priorities.
In a letter to department heads, Mayor London Breed said she's preserving money for her top priorities.
Grand Lake Kitchen lends helping hand to struggling SF Mexican restaurant
Hard times caused the owners of the popular authentic Mexican take-out spot in San Francisco, La Canasta, to close after more than 35 years of business.
Hard times caused the owners of the popular authentic Mexican take-out spot in San Francisco, La Canasta, to close after more than 35 years of business.
Dance-a-thon at Claremont Hotel raises awareness about ovarian cancer
A weekend dance-a-thon at the Claremont Hotel and Spa in Berkeley raised more than $20,000 for ovarian cancer.
A weekend dance-a-thon at the Claremont Hotel and Spa in Berkeley raised more than $20,000 for ovarian cancer.
COVID and flu on the rise in California
About 50,000 people die from influenza infections each year and now COVID-19 has reached that same milestone.
About 50,000 people die from influenza infections each year and now COVID-19 has reached that same milestone.
It's lit: Tree at Oakland's Jack London Square has lights on
Dozens rang in the new season with KTVU on Saturday at Jack London Square Holiday Tree Lighting in Oakland.
Dozens rang in the new season with KTVU on Saturday at Jack London Square Holiday Tree Lighting in Oakland.
San Francisco marks 35th annual World AIDS Day with reflection
Dec. 1 is the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. San Francisco marked the day with reflection, looking at how far the world has come in responding to HIV/AIDS, and where we stand now.
Dec. 1 is the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. San Francisco marked the day with reflection, looking at how far the world has come in responding to HIV/AIDS, and where we stand now.
Child pneumonia outbreak, dubbed 'white lung syndrome,' not a new virus, CDC says
The term "white lung syndrome" refers to some pneumonia-infected chest scans that show damaged lungs, doctors say.
The term "white lung syndrome" refers to some pneumonia-infected chest scans that show damaged lungs, doctors say.
Flu cases on the rise, RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Bikes built for kids impacted by imprisoned parents
Christmas can be very difficult for families with incarcerated loved ones.
Christmas can be very difficult for families with incarcerated loved ones.
National AIDS Memorial to host World AIDS Day events in San Francisco
On the eve of World AIDS Day, hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Grove in Golden Gate Park to remember those affected by the disease.
On the eve of World AIDS Day, hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Grove in Golden Gate Park to remember those affected by the disease.
Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
Teenage organ donor and recipient to be honored at Rose Parade
Joe Barratt was struck by a hit-and-run driver; shortly before that, he'd registered as an organ donor. When doctors decided there was nothing more they could do, on Valentine's Day, Joe's life ended and his heart was transplanted into Ted Jung in San Francisco, giving him the gift of life.
Joe Barratt was struck by a hit-and-run driver; shortly before that, he'd registered as an organ donor. When doctors decided there was nothing more they could do, on Valentine's Day, Joe's life ended and his heart was transplanted into Ted Jung in San Francisco, giving him the gift of life.
Baby born at 23 weeks expected to leave Children's Hospital Oakland ahead of Christmas
This Giving Tuesday, KTVU partnered once again with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to raise money for Bay Area children and their families.
This Giving Tuesday, KTVU partnered once again with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to raise money for Bay Area children and their families.
After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
2 children hospitalized after exposure to propane at Sonoma County camp
Two children were hospitalized, and several others were sickened after a gas leak at a camp in Sonoma County.
Two children were hospitalized, and several others were sickened after a gas leak at a camp in Sonoma County.