Latest California Healthline Stories
Judge Shoots Down Challenge To California Law Requiring Coffee To Carry Cancer Warning Label
The judge said that those challenging the requirement failed to show that the threat from the chemical at the center of the case was insignificant.
Trump’s Physician Tapped To Lead VA After President Dismisses Shulkin Following Weeks Of Controversy
While Dr. Ronny Jackson has been praised for his work as a physician, critics call into question his lack of management experience. Meanwhile, both veterans groups and lawmakers on the Hill praised David Shulkin for his work during his tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Doctor’s Daughter Looks To Close Final Chapter Of Dad’s Legacy With Medical Records
Darcie Maurice-Garcia, the late Dr. Philip Maurice’s daughter, has been keeping his patients’ medical records in case they’ve needed them. But she plans to say goodbye to them in April.
Sonoma West Medical Center’s Drug-Testing Venture’s Legality Called Into Question
“I want the district to conduct a full review of the legality and propriety,” said Jim Horn, a board member with the Palm Drive Health Care District. “Because even if something is legal it may not be proper for us to be billing insurance companies 10 times what the same service would cost an independent lab.”
Medi-Cal Spending On Drugs To Treat Opioid Addiction Spikes 483% Since 2011
The increase is larger than most other states, a new report finds.
Orange County At A Loss Over What To Do With People It Evicted From Homeless Encampment
The county set up the residents in motels as a short-term solution, but the vouchers are running out and leaders still haven’t agreed on what to do in the long-term.
Second Wave Of Nastiness From Flu Poised To Sweep In Just As First Strain Eases Up
Doctors are warning that the strain hits children particularly hard, so parents shouldn’t drop their guard even as the weather gets warmer.
California Has A Gun Violence Restraining Law, But It’s Rarely Used
Advocates say that many law enforcement officers don’t even know about the legislation that allows family members to alert authorities about a person they think poses a threat to themselves or someone else.
Trump Drawing Out Dramatic Public Standoff With Shulkin In Characteristic Method
It’s been reported that President Donald Trump wants to fire embattled VA Secretary David Shulkin, but he has yet to make the final move against the secretary who maintains support both on Capitol Hill and with veterans.
Orange County Board Reverses Course After Public Outcry Over Homeless Housing Plan
City leaders and residents turned out en masse to protest the proposed shelters in Irvine, Huntington Beach and Laguna Niguel.