Latest California Healthline Stories
Governor Supports Creation of Public Health Department
Gov. Schwarzenegger said he supports legislation to create a state public health department that would focus on issues related to epidemics, natural disasters and bioterrorism, in addition to nursing home care. San Francisco Chronicle et al.
Small Businesses Work To Address Health Care Costs
Consultants and health insurers are working with small businesses to develop strategies to help control small businesses’ health care costs. USA Today.
Coalition Launches Spanish-Language Diabetes Group
A diabetes support group directed at patients who speak Spanish aims to help encourage healthful lifestyles. Fresno Bee.
Schwarzenegger: Federal Government Should Not ‘Interfere’ in State Law
Gov. Schwarzenegger announced his opposition to a federal bill that would preempt a state law that requires businesses to notify consumers of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Office of the Governor release.
Program Promotes Oral Health Among Children
An oral health program that uses mothers to provide dental care to children in Head Start programs has had positive results. Los Angeles Daily News.
Former HHS Secretaries Discuss Health Policy
Former HHS Secretaries Donna Shalala and Tommy Thompson discussed efforts to expand health insurance coverage, the Medicare drug benefit and health information technology. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, CQ HealthBeat.
Los Angeles County Unveils Budget Plan
The proposal would increase funding for employees in health-related fields and the county health department. Los Angeles Daily News.
Names-Based Reporting Bill Becomes Law
Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill to create a more accurate names-based reporting system for HIV cases in the state. Los Angeles Times.
Committee Approves Bill To Ban Doctors at Executions
Legislation to ban doctors from administering or supervising lethal injections passed an Assembly committee. Copley News/San Diego Union-Tribune.
Schwarzenegger Supports Bill To Split DHS
Gov. Schwarzenegger supports legislation to create a Department of Public Health, which he believes will better prepare the state for emergency situations. AP/Contra Costa Times.