Tim Sheehan

Journalist (@cv_journalism, formerly @FresnoBee); husband; Dachshund dad; college instructor. BA journalism; MA leadership.

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Summer winds and blowing dust could trigger risk of #ValleyFever, a respiratory disease caused by fungal spores that are harbored in the soil. What’s happening so far in the #SanJoaquinValley? https://t.co/Q1tDgZXoVp

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#ValleyChildrensHospital (@CareForKids ) in Madera hosted a training last week on pediatric practices for nurses from throughout the #SanJoaquinValley. The expectation: take those lessons back to their colleagues. https://t.co/TqwpPOFoSk

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CA cuts to Medi-Cal will slice #dental benefits for #undocumented adults, and mayreduce access to care for other low-income residents as #dentists leave the program. https://t.co/rJTpqsiWVL

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As I enter my second year with Central Valley Journalism Collaborative (@JournalismCv) as a senior reporter / health reporting fellow, @jboren4507 of the @institute_trust at @Fresno_State addresses the fellowship's importance: https://t.co/Ymkk0PQmGK

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#MercyMedicalCenter in #Merced CA is seeking for its ER to be a Level III #trauma center. It would be the first trauma center in #MercedCounty. The hospital is operated by @DignityHealth. https://t.co/hnCjm6Hccd

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A report by @CHCFNews (CA Health Care Foundation) says health care leaders in the #SanJoaquinValley fear cuts to Medicaid, Medi-Cal are a “tsunami” jeopardizing financial stability of hospitals and clinics, and threatening residents’ access to care https://t.co/pkzh4Ib3KV

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A visit to a #hospital #emergencyroom is stressful enough. But to be there for hours on end? That doesn't make it easier. See how long the average visit takes at #SanJoaquinValley hospitals. https://t.co/sRxcx3I23d

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The proposed CA state budget for 2026-27 includes reductions in Medi-Cal health services for undocumented people. I discussed my coverage with @KVPR this week for its #CentralValleyDaily podcast. https://t.co/DHAo3OMghp

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Enrollments in #CoveredCalifornia health insurance coverage are dropping after the expiration of some tax credits makes 2026 premiums more expensive. Open enrollment ends Saturday 1/31. https://t.co/S6D192lNfG

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#California's proposed 2026-27 budget includes reductions in Medi-Cal health, dental coverage for undocumented persons, adding to pressure from federal Medicaid cuts. https://t.co/az2QScOsPh

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Uncertainty, confusion over expiration of some "Obamacare" tax credits and out-of-pocket costs appear to be taking a toll on new @CoveredCA health insurance enrollments https://t.co/JdqcoAwwys

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Adoption of zero-emission vehicles in the #SanJoaquinValley lags CA as a whole, even as the region has a high burden of air pollution. https://t.co/yI5YTsLouZ

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On the air yesterday, online today: I joined host @VickiLGonzalez on @CapRadioInsight to discuss @CoveredCA open enrollment and the potential expiration of tax credits to help people pay premiums for health insurance. https://t.co/hwU9dqtIuP

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#SanJoaquinValley stands to face "devastating" #health fallout from "#BigBeautifulBill cuts to #Medicaid, two CA state assembly members predict. https://t.co/AXeDvIfs5Q

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This is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, which prompted me to take a look at the disease which is a leading cause of death in the San Joaquin Valley -- where Latinos have a lower mortality rate from #Alzheimer's than whites. Read more about it here. https://t.co/ZxrkvkHRz9

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Happy to share this podcast interview I did with @KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast discussing my story on obesity rate disparities in the San Joaquin Valley's Latino population. https://t.co/McBNogQdEo

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#Nurses at 3 California #hospitals - in #Modesto, #Turlock and #Manteca - plan a one-day strike on Oct. 30 to draw attention to stalled contract negotiations over wages, working conditions. https://t.co/xlKpCeyBGB

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#Healthcare costs, access are a major concern for #California voters ahead of 2026 #election for governor, according to a new poll. For @cv_journalism https://t.co/BUnXihcrD8

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#Obesity rates in #California and the #SanJoaquinValley are significantly higher among #Latinos than the overall population - a possible harbinger of broader #health concerns. For @cv_journalism https://t.co/g6Oxyhk1VC

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I just wrapped up a live segment on @capradio's "Insight" show to discuss the pending expiration of expanded #AffordableCareAct tax credits that help people who buy health insurance through #CoveredCalifornia. It will be available this afternoon at https://t.co/FIQpwGWuRy.