The story of the Napa Valley is about more than its transition from a sleepy, rural commuter town to the wine capital of America, drawing millions of tourists per year.
Immigrant and Migrant Health
April Xu wrote this story while participating in the 2018 National Data Fellowship.
April Xu wrote this story while participating in the 2018 National Data Fellowship.
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by April Xu, a participant in the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2018 Data Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:
It takes a lot of time to explain how the health care system works to patients and their caregivers with limited English proficiency. There are numerous forms that need to be read and understood. People often sign those forms whether or not they understand them.
Thousands of San Joaquin County residents are slipping through the health care safety net.
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by April Xu, a participant in the 2018 National Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:
What happens when a poorer, unincorporated section of Sonoma is annexed by a wealthier neighboring city? Two editors share what they learned from telling stories of how annexation is impacting a community's health.
"The biggest thing I learned about people who were reluctant to talk: Emotion affects how people talk about their health, so hearing what they have to say in person matters a great deal."
An inaccurate census would deprive vulnerable communities of vital public and private resources, writes civil rights advocate LaGloria Wheatfall.