Latest California Healthline Stories
State Officials Moving Forward on Plans for Stem Cell Research Institute
California officials over the next two months will work to build the Institute for Regenerative Medicine “from scratch,” including finalizing appointments for the organization’s governing body; selecting the institute’s directors; appointing members of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee; establishing a permanent location; appointing working groups; and hiring as many as 50 staff members, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Insurance Industry Expected To Oppose Proposed Rule Affecting Brokers in California
The Los Angeles Times on Monday examined lobbyists representing insurers in Sacramento and their expected response to a proposed rule that would affect insurance brokers in California.
Sutter Health Employees Approve One-Day Strike
More than 7,000 registered nurses and other hospital personnel are set to stage a one-day strike Dec. 1 at 14 hospitals in Northern California owned by, or affiliated with, Sutter Health over staffing and patient safety concerns, union officials announced Friday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Rate of Obesity Among Seniors Doubles Between 1980 and 2001, Study Finds
The proportion of U.S. seniors who are obese increased to 36% in 2002 from 18% in 1980, raising the population’s risk for diabetes, heart and lung disease, breast and colon cancer, arthritis and injury, while also contributing to increased medical costs, according to a report released Thursday, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Jack in the Box Announces Plan To Offer Health Coverage to Employees
San Diego-based restaurant chain Jack in the Box last week announced that it would offer health coverage to hourly workers, the Los Angeles Times reports.
New York Times Magazine Examines Debate Over Use of Antidepressants in Children
The cover story of the New York Times Magazine on Sunday examined the debate surrounding the use of antidepressants in children.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors To Vote on Proposal To Close King/Drew Trauma Center
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is expected to vote to close the trauma center at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center, despite protests from city political leaders and community members, the Sacramento Bee reports.
UC-Davis Medical Center Reports Decreased Earnings
The University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento reported net income of $33 million for fiscal year 2004, a 23.7% decrease from $43.3 million the year before, the Sacramento Bee reports.
FDA Issues Third Set of Regulations for Tissue Banks
FDA on Thursday issued new regulations for tissue banks that process donated skin, ligaments and bones for transplant to help prevent infection and disease, the AP/Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.
House Subcommittee Requests Additional Documents Related to Flu Vaccine Shortage
In a hearing on the national flu vaccine shortage, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Thursday requested that FDA, HHS and flu vaccine manufacturer Chiron by Dec. 1 produce documents detailing the agencies’ inspection processes for international manufacturing plants, along with internal documents, communications between officials and other records, USA Today reports.