Latest California Healthline Stories
Study: Proximity to Freeways Harms Children’s Lungs
Children living near freeways in communities with high pollution rates are more likely to develop asthma and life-threatening respiratory problems, including a heart attack. Sacramento Bee, Los Angeles Times.
State Cites Nursing Home for Patient Death
The state’s citation of the nursing home is the most severe under law. The facility plans to appeal. Sacramento Business Journal.
President Promotes Health Care Proposals
President Bush said his proposals are part of a larger strategy that would control health care costs and expand access to health insurance through private sector forces, better technology and changes to existing government programs. Prospects for enacting the proposals remain slim as many Democrats have voiced opposition to them. Washington Post et al.
Mammogram Rates Dropping Among U.S. Women
A CDC report suggests that ongoing declines in mammography use might translate to higher breast cancer mortality rates. Washington Post et al.
Advocacy Groups Question Medicare Marketing Practices
Health care advocates allege that some insurance agents are targeting dual eligibles and people with cognitive impairments or limited English skills for Medicare plans that provide higher commissions. San Francisco Chronicle.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
Kaiser Permanente plans to open new hospital in Antioch; Fremont facility prepares to open neuroscience center
Calif. Representative To Seek Presidency
Rep. Duncan Hunter of Alpine will highlight his opposition to abortion rights in his campaign for the 2008 Republican nomination for president. He is the second Republican to declare his candidacy. Copley/San Diego Union-Tribune, New York Times.