Latest California Healthline Stories
School Pays For Blood Tests After Elevated Lead Levels Found In Water
San Diego Public Utilities is testing five schools a day under a new state rule that requires water suppliers to test schools for free. At least 140 schools in the county have requested testing. Officials found lead in two San Marcos schools, as well.
A New Job Crafted Out Of Booming Medical Marijuana Industry: The ‘Budtender’
The marijuana dispensary position is equivalent to that of the pharmacy technician.
Bringing Patients Into Process Of Improving Care Crucial, Advocates Say
“The purpose is to bring stakeholders together,” said Dr. Larry Chu, executive director of the Stanford project, Medicine X. “Inclusivity has to start somewhere.”
Sexual Abuse Of Those In Nursing Homes Going Unreported, Undocumented
Sexual abuse is nationwide problem facing those living at longterm-care and assisted-living facilities, but too often it’s overlooked.
Immigrants In California Worried About Future Under GOP Health Care Plans
A state law guarantees children younger than 19 medical care regardless of immigration status, but many are fearful of what will happen to their options if Republicans reduce funding for Medi-Cal.
Viewpoints: Murky World Of Pharmacy Benefits Managers Needs More Transparency
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Eager For A Victory, Trump Hypes Renewed GOP Health Plan; Lawmakers Remain Skeptical
The deal, which is being hashed out between Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) and Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), would let states seek waivers on preexisting conditions and to set their own list of essential health benefits. Republican congressional aides, however, are throwing cold water on the optimism coming out of the White House.
Eden Health District Will Not Be Dissolved
Alameda’s Local Agency Formation Commission, however, did acknowledge that more must be done to improve the health district, which covers Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo.
Tech Industry Latest To Jump Into Dietary Supplements Market Looking For Big Bucks
Led by tech world veterans and funded by venture capitalists, dietary supplement startups such as Ritual, Elysium and Nootrobox are peddling daily multivitamins and energy-boosting gels with transparency and testing that’s turning heads in the industry.
Feinstein: Single-Payer System Would Be ‘Government Takeover Of All Medicine’ In U.S.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein faced a raucous town hall crowd this week as Congress is on recess.