Posts Tagged: University of the Pacific

Rising Stars: Maya Polon, Paschal Roth Public Affairs

Maya Polon, photo courtesy of Scott Duncan photography

by BY LISA RENNER posted 06.26.2023

Maya Polon stays focused on making sure the public realizes how the legislation she champions affects real people. “What I really love getting to do is finding someone with an inspiring story and connecting a reporter to them.”

Medi-Cal patients get something to smile about

A patient is treated at a dental clinic. (Photo: sirtravelalot, via Shutterstock)

by EMILY BAZAR posted 01.04.2018

Susan Inglett’s dental coverage changed just after she got a root canal on one of her top teeth. It was 2009, and California was in the midst of a budget crisis. To cut costs, Medi-Cal, the state health insurance program for low-income residents, eliminated non-emergency dental benefits for adults.