Steven Vargas

Black children have high rates of tooth decay, but experts say it is easily preventable

Steven Vargas, Contributing WriterJuly 15, 2021

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s 2020 Smile Survey, almost half of children have experienced tooth decay.

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FEMA’s impression on Los Angeles community vaccination

Steven Vargas, Contributing WriterApril 22, 2021

The site orchestrated by FEMA and the state of California was part of a pilot program to vaccinate hardest-hit communities

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Racial Discrimination in Alzheimer’s Care

Steven Vargas, Contributing WriterMarch 11, 2021

A recent report by the Alzheimer’s Association found that two-thirds of Black Americans surveyed believe it is difficult to get excellent care for Alzheimer’s or other dementias.