Latest California Healthline Stories
Jury Finds Mental Health Provider Guilty Of Neglect, Fraud In Sexual Assault Case
The case against EMQ FamiliesFirst revolves around a boy who was assaulted in 2013 by an older peer from a group home in Davis.
When Young Adults Commit Crimes, This S.F. Court Realizes It Might Be Because Of Biology
Young Adult Court in San Francisco is a hybrid of the adult and juvenile justice systems tailored to the biology and circumstances of offenders 18 to 24.
In Pact With Federal Health Officials, Theranos Says It Will Not Operate Blood Labs For 2 Years
The company still faces probes by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission over its blood testing business.
During Town Hall, California Republican Reassures Constituents He’s A ‘No’ On GOP Health Plans
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) says he wants parts of the Affordable Care Act — such as coverage for preexisting conditions and expanded Medicaid — to stay.
LA Proposes Dedicating $600M To Improve Social Services For Vulnerable Residents
The chunk of money will go toward reducing and preventing homelessness, hiring new social workers, improving foster care, treating the county’s sickest patients and diverting individuals with mental illness from jail.
California In-Home Care Program In Budget-Cut Crosshairs
The program has had a target on its back for years.
Many Desperate To Find Alternative To Opioids, But Pain Is A Pain To Research
As the opioid crisis rages on, there’s a rush to figure out ways to treat pain that doesn’t involve traditional painkillers. But it turns out that’s pretty hard.
GOP Plan Targets ‘Frivolous’ Malpractice Suits As Way To Reduce Health Spending
Democrats, however, say limiting patients’ ability to litigate removes rights from those harmed by horrific medical mistakes.
Cases Of Babies Born With Drugs In System Skyrocketing In San Diego
The county had 182 cases in 2014 but 289 in 2015 — a 59 percent jump.
Responders Teach Citizens Triage: ‘You Have To Move Past The Fear … And Get To Work’
Paramedics typically aim to arrive at a scene within eight minutes, but someone who’s been shot can bleed to death sooner. That’s why a group of law enforcement officials wants to teach people who could be bystanders to know what to do.