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Gold Coast said it showed improvement in 80 percent of the quality measures it reports to the state. “To move up 19 places is a remarkable achievement,” said Dr. Nancy Wharfield, Gold Coast’s chief medical officer.
California Wildfire Death Toll Climbs To Become One Of Most Deadly On Record
A total of 29 bodies have been found so far from that fire, while another 228 are still missing. A quarter million people remained evacuated on Sunday amid fears that the infernos that broke out Thursday could flare up again, as dense smoke made air unhealthy for millions from San Francisco to San Diego.
The NRA’s tweet saying doctors should “stay in their lane” over the gun control debate sparked furious, and sometimes graphic, responses from physicians who deal with gun shot victims frequently. “Do you have any idea how many bullets I pull out of corpses weekly?” Judy Melinek tweeted. Another doctor posted: “My lane is paved by the broken bodies left behind by your products.” Meanwhile, media outlets examine the widespread mental health effects of mass shootings.
Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, who as lieutenant governor led the effort after the San Bernardino killings to pass the ballot proposition on high-capacity magazines and background checks, has already called for more action on gun control. State lawmakers are eyeing tighter restrictions, as well, including a bill to make it easier to confiscate firearms from people deemed a public danger.
Viewpoints: Lessons On Why A World Without Roe Would Be Very Complicated
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Perspectives: Just Maybe, A Bipartisan Force Is Finally Emerging To Focus On Gun Safety
Following the shooting in a California bar, opinion writers weigh in on how to reduce gun violence.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been trying to cut down on what he’s called an epidemic of teenagers’ increased used of vaping products. The FDA stopped short of including menthol flavors in the vaping sales ban, partly out of concern that some users would switch to traditional menthol-tobacco cigarettes.
House Democrats Already Mulling Vote To Intervene In Lawsuit Against Health Law
The potential vote would serve as an intervention in the health lawsuit working its way through the courts. It would also force Republicans to go on record almost immediately against the popular provisions of the ACA, such as protections for preexisting conditions.
Elections Help Cement Health Law As Part Of National Landscape, But Changes Still Lie Ahead
Health care was the No. 1 issue among many voters this election, according to a recent survey, and the results seem to speak to the health law’s growing popularity in recent years. And with Democrats in control of the House, Republicans will be unable to move forward with any lingering plans for repeal.
Concerns Over Funding For Distribution Damper Food Banks’ Excitement Over Trump’s Trade Aid Boost
A significant part of a food bank’s budget goes to cover the cost of storing and distributing food. Now, with a large volume of food coming through the Trump administration’s trade aid program, many California food banks are worried about whether they have the capacity to deliver.