Chronic illness in the Tijuana River Valley; impact of Medi-Cal cuts on San Diego healthcare

For people who live and work near the Tijuana River, raw sewage-turned-airborne pollution is a facet of daily life.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear about a new reporting series from inewsource diving into the impact of the sewage crisis on more than 100 community members.Plus, what could Medi-Cal cuts mean for the San Diego healthcare system? We dig into the possible impacts.Guests:Philip Salata, energy and environment reporter, inewsourcePaul Sisson, healthcare reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune

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