Governor Gavin Newsom has retracted the proposed budget cuts to the Medi-Cal acupuncture program for low-income Californians for the 2024-2025 budget year. This decision marks a significant victory for health care providers and advocates who have long championed acupuncture as a vital component of comprehensive medical care.
Victoria Summerquist, EAMP, LMT, MPH
Victoria Summerquist attained a Master in Acupuncture from Bastyr University and Master in Public Health from the University of Washington. She is a professional member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), and currently lives and practices in Seattle, Wash.