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Policing Teens: San Francisco Cops Train Specifically To De-Escalate Situations With Young People
“It takes a little bit of social work to deal with kids,” said Officer Deandre Dudley, who works as a rotating school resource officer at the 27 schools in the area. “It’s not cookie cutter. You have to exercise restorative justice. You have to exercise a little more patience, diplomacy.”
Marijuana Addiction Is Surging, But Experts Are Having Hard Time Convincing People It Even Exists
Treatment centers are seeing an upswing in people seeking help for marijuana dependency. But as the drug gains in popularity and public acceptance, doctors are battling the misconception that pot is not addicting. In other public health news: liver disease and homelessness.
Testimony By USC Official Is First Hint That An Administrator Had Suspicions About Dean’s Drug Use
The Medical Board hearing this week in Los Angeles will determine whether Dr. Carmen Puliafito, the former medical school dean who has been accused of inappropriate behavior including drug use, is allowed to resume practicing medicine.
Sebastopol Hospital Conspired With Medical Lab In Billing Scheme, Anthem Alleges In Lawsuit
The partnership at the center of Anthem’s legal challenge was forged last spring as a way to help the financially strapped Sebastopol hospital.
San Francisco Votes To Keep Ban On Flavored Vaping Products Despite Ad Blitz From Big Tobacco
The ban is one of the strictest in the nation, and R.J. Reynolds poured millions into getting it overturned. The campaign to keep the ban spent about $2.3 million, with the lion’s share coming from former New York City mayor and billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg.
California Voters To Be Faced With Stark Ideological Choice Come The General Election
The race for California governor was narrowed down to Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox. The outcome of the race could both shape the fate of the Affordable Care Act in the state and influence whether Republicans in Washington take another shot at dismantling the landmark law. “For the Affordable Care Act, California is a bellwether state,” said David Blumenthal, president of the Commonwealth Fund.
The Medicare trust fund, which covers hospitalizations, will be depleted in 2026, the Trump administration reports. An aging population is also putting strain on the reserves.
What Happens To Those Who End Up In Coroner’s Office, But Whose Bodies Aren’t Claimed?
When a person who was homeless dies, it’s a long process before they can be settled in their final resting place.
Mental Health And Suicide In Spotlight Following Designer Kate Spade’s Death
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and it “does not discriminate,” advocates say.
Interim Care Programs Help Combat Pervasive Problem With Hospitals ‘Dumping’ Patients
The programs offer homeless patients a place to go as they recover. There’s a growing movement to curb the problem where hospitals discharge patients into homeless shelters and other facilities that are not equipped to handle their care.