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The majority of the money that was meant for their son’s medical care has been tied up in an appeals process.
‘It’s Like A Revolving Door’: Union May Strike, Saying Policies Have Driven Nurses Out
The union says Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside has passed an enormous budget for travel and registry nurses “when so many veteran nurses have left.”
Pain Management Treatment May Be New Way To Help Vets With PTSD
The therapy involves a doctor injecting a local anesthetic into the patient’s neck, targeting the nerves that regulate the body’s “fight-or-flight” response to perceived threats.
The Problem With Combating Valley Fever: People Still Don’t Even Know It Exists
Experts say public health officials need to come up with a simple and consistent message to convey the dangers of the disease.
3 West Nile Deaths In California Should Act As Reminder Of Virus’ Threat, Officials Say
“West Nile virus can cause a deadly infection in humans, and the elderly are particularly susceptible,” said Dr. Karen Smith, California Department of Public Health director and state health officer.
Health Emergency Declared After Death Toll From Hepatitis A Outbreak Rises To 15
San Diego County is now taking measures — such as power-washing the streets with bleach and distributing portable hand-washing stations — to combat the outbreak.
Medi-Cal Programs: Being Required To Send Immediately Out-Of-Date Directory Is ‘Ridiculous’
California officials are being asked to review the requirement that massive, printed books be sent out to people who enroll for Medi-Cal.
Viewpoints: California’s Drug Cost Transparency Bill May Hurt Patients In The Long Run
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Chemical Plant Explosion Added To Long List Of Public Health Concerns Wrought By Harvey
Toxins and chemicals from the plant and other sites are contaminating the water that’s flooding Houston.
Hickenlooper, Kasich Unveil Bipartisan Health Plan Aimed At Shoring Up Marketplaces
Six other governors are backing the plan that Govs. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and John Kasich (R-Ohio) have worked on for months.