Press Releases

SB 17 Would Create The California Office of Racial Equity

Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Equity, Energy Equity, Environmental Equity, Technology Equity

March 11, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic bringing racial inequities in California and throughout the U.S. into sharp relief, the California Legislature is considering a systematic approach to curbing racial inequity via SB 17, introduced in the California Senate by Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento). SB 17,  which has now been referred to the Governmental Organization Committee and the Judiciary Committee, builds on the commitment Gov.

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Senator Richard Pan Introduces Legislation to Address Growing Demand for Physician Care at California State Facilities

February 18, 2021

SACRAMENTO—Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician and state senator representing the Sacramento region announced the introduction of Senate Bill 422, a measure that will amend the State Civil Services Act so that the State can expand healthcare services at state prisons and hospitals.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic there is an urgent need to improve accountability and continuity of care at California State facilities,” said Dr. Senator Richard Pan. “This best can be achieved by providing patients entrusted with state care greater access to the quality care provided by state physicians.”

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Dr. Richard Pan Condemns Attack on Mayor Steinberg’s Family and Home

February 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO—Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and state senator representing the Sacramento region made the following statement against the attack on Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s family and home:

“I wish to express my dismay and condemnation of the attack on Mayor Steinberg’s family and home that took place Saturday evening. It is unacceptable in our community to go to a person’s home to taunt and threaten their family, including their children, and damage their property, and the perpetrators should be held accountable.

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Dr. Richard Pan Introduces SB 306 to Confront Our Skyrocketing STD Epidemic that has Reached Historic Levels

February 5, 2021

SACRAMENTO,CA – As the United States is in the midst of a major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) epidemic that has broad-reaching impacts on the health of women, men and maternal-child health, Dr.

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Dr. Richard Pan Responds to Anti-Vaxxer Protest that Halted Vaccines Given at Dodger Stadium

January 30, 2021

SACRAMENTO –Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator responded to the interruption of the Dodger Stadium vaccination site when anti-vaxxers marched to the entrance on Saturday, prompting officials to close the gate to secure the site.

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Dr. Richard Pan Responds to News Reports that Mislead People by Wrongly Linking COVID-19 Vaccine to Incident of Death in Placer County

January 26, 2021

SACRAMENTO – As myths and misinformation about vaccines swirl online that fuel vaccine hesitancy, Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator responded to news reports about an individual that received the coronavirus vaccine and died several hours later.

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President Trump’s Mob Carrying Out Their Nationwide Attack in CA State Capitol

January 14, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA — Dr. Richard Pan, California State Senator and pediatrician made the following statement following threats of gun violence made to California State Legislators at the State Capitol:

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Dr. Richard Pan Statement on Budget Dollars for Vaccine Distribution

January 5, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA — Dr. Richard Pan, state senator representing the Sacramento region and Chair of the Senate Health Committee made the following statement regarding the Governor’s announcement that the budget will propose $300 million to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine:

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Dr. Pan Lauds Sacramento County Board of Supervisors for Establishing Health Authority to Better Serve More than 425,000 Sacramento Residents Enrolled in Medi-Cal

December 15, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan today that will establish a health authority in Sacramento County to improve oversight of quality, cost and access to Medi-Cal services.

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Dr. Richard Pan Introduces Legislation that will Require the State to Address Racism as a Public Health Crisis

December 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician and state senator representing the Sacramento region introduced Senate Bill 17 today, which calls on California to declare racism as a public health crisis and to enact state policies to address systemic and institutional racism leading to poorer health outcomes and disparities in communities of color.

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