Latest California Healthline Stories
Trump Sued Over Proposed Ban On Transgender People Serving In Military
Other groups are waiting for formal action to be taken by the administration before they file suit.
Bipartisan Coalition Of Experts Proposes Blueprint To Shore Up Fragile Marketplaces
The group, composed of prominent advisers to former Republican and Democratic presidents, began holding monthly meetings in January to search for points of agreement. Meanwhile, a study finds that the uncertainty from the Trump administration has triggered premium hikes and community organizations that help people enroll in health care through the Affordable Care Act are on edge about their funding.
Grants To Promote Healthy Eating, Combat Childhood Obesity Paying Off
One of Kaiser Permanente’s Healthy Eating Active Living grants went to Venture’s west side to promote better living.
Highland Hospital Becomes Only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center In East Bay Area
“The East Bay is fortunate to have a hospital of this caliber,” Congresswoman Barbara Lee said after touring the hospital before the press conference last week.
Governor Vetoes Bill Intended To Call Attention To Link Between Substance Abuse, Suicide In Teens
Gov. Jerry Brown says he sees the purpose behind the legislation, but that it’s more a matter for local governments.
Union Files Ballot Initiatives To Impose Stricter Rules At Dialysis Centers
The proposals closely resemble pending bills that have thrust for-profit dialysis centers into the legislative fray.
Trump Stops Short Of Declaring National Emergency For Opioid Epidemic
President Donald Trump focused on the need for prevention and law enforcement, but offered no concrete policy ideas in a brief meeting about the crisis.
Life-Extending Protein Hormone Boosts Brain Functionality, UCSF Study Finds
But it’s still unknown if the hormone, klotho, would be able to be administered as a drug to enhance that functionality in humans.
LA Eyes Major Overhaul To Agency That Serves As Guardian For Mentally Ill
A massive case load and staffing problems contribute to the the cycle of poor care for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Vulnerable Patients Left Scrambling Because Of UC Davis’ Medi-Cal Decision
UC Davis stopped accepting Medi-Cal coverage more than two years ago, saying the federally funded health program for low-income people didn’t adequately reimburse the hospital for its services.