Latest California Healthline Stories
Health Leaders Push To Get Naloxone Into Hands Of Those Who Use Opioids
“They are the ones most likely to save someone,” Savannah O’Neill, a coordinator of an Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Distribution Project in California.
Tobacco Report Slams San Diego’s Control Efforts
The area received a “D” in the rankings in stark contrast to the state at whole, which is a leader in anti-tobacco efforts. Meanwhile, Laguna Beach mulls expanding smoking ban to all public places.
15% Of Primary Care Doctors Favor Repeal
The post-election survey shows little support among primary care doctors for the Republicans’ plans to dismantle the health law, although many physicians want changes in the current law.
State’s Health Care Liability Jumps By $2.5B
“One of the greatest fiscal challenges facing California is the mounting cost of providing health care benefits to public sector workers,” state Controller Betty Yee said.
In Fiery Speech, Brown Vows To ‘Protect The Health Care Of Our People’
Gov. Jerry Brown in his annual State of the State said that California will not “turn back” on progress made through former President Barack Obama’s health law.
Price Avoids Being Pinned Down On Details During Grilling At Second Senate Hearing
Despite Democrats pressing HHS nominee Tom Price on the future of the health law, Medicare and Medicaid, Price mostly demurred and downplayed the role he will have in such decisions. Ethical questions regarding the Georgia congressman’s stock investments were also raised.
Doctor Settles With Medical Board Over Prescribing Behavior Tied To An Overdose Death
Clyde Ikuta has relinquished his medical license.
Massive Gap Between Cancer Deaths In Rich Vs. Poorer Counties Highlight Startling Health Disparities
Although nationally cancer deaths fell by 20 percent, there are still worrying pockets throughout the country that have had a spike in rates.
STD Rates Are Skyrocketing And Officials Don’t Really Know Why
In Orange County, the most recent data shows a 412 percent increase in syphilis cases from 2011 to 2016, a 204 percent increase in gonorrhea, and a 59 percent increase in chlamydia.
California Lawmakers Stick To Party Lines On Vote Over Federal Abortion Funding
The U.S. House passed a largely symbolic measure to make the ban on federal funding permanent.