Latest California Healthline Stories
Key Southern California Air Quality Board Likely To Change Political Focus
The board’s membership shifted to the right last year and fired the executive officer even though public health and clean-air advocates credited him for years of air-quality improvement. But vacancies are expected to change the board again this week. Also, outlets report on homeowner association use of pesticides, new laws for e-cigarette sellers and ramifications of heavy marijuana use.
One Measles Case Touches Ventura, Los Angeles And Santa Barbara Counties
However, health officials say the chances of it spreading are low. Meanwhile, since it is cold and flu season, it’s helpful to know whether you are contagious as well as the answers to a whole range of other questions. Plus, new insights regarding restaurants and their policies on antibiotics.
Police Treat More Of San Francisco’s Mental Health Crises
A hostage negotiation team says it is better equipped to handle people dealing with acute mental health problems in emergencies instead of resorting to using lethal force. Elsewhere, Sonoma County officials seek to lower the number of people jailed who have a mental illness.
Some Sonoma County Hospital Campus Buildings Still Need Seismic Upgrades
In other hospital news, flooding after a plugged sewer pipe won’t stop the opening of a new wing at the Ventura County Medical Center, and St. Rose Hospital in the East Bay could get $8 million to help make its ends meet.
A New Congress Opens With Far-Reaching Plans — Especially On Obamacare
The showdown over repealing and replacing the federal health law is set to begin Tuesday as new lawmakers are seated. News outlets look at how a repeal might shake out and how Democrats are planning to counter-punch in a bid to keep parts of the law intact.
Officials Reaching Out To Residents At Risk Of Losing Health Subsidies
The Covered California customers still need to give officials authority to verify their incomes. Also, a look at how communities with affordable housing sometimes don’t meet needs of pregnant women.
Lawmakers Return To Sacramento Facing Pressure On Health Policy Uncertainty
Meanwhile, news outlets also examine California laws that are now taking effect.
Viewpoints: Republicans Say Market Forces Will Keep Costs In Check — But That’s Already Failed
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Pelosi Marshals Dems Into National Day Of Action To Defend Health Law
The House Democratic leader wants lawmakers to “continue the drumbeat” back in their districts about how much the health law benefits their constituents. Meanwhile, Donald Trump doesn’t need Congress to be able to end the subsidies paid to insurers under the health law — and it could throw the market into chaos if he chooses to take that route.
State To Fund Specialized Health Care Hub For Disabled Sonoma Residents
The Sonoma Developmental Center is scheduled to close in 2018, and the $2.5 million from the state will go to continuing care for those who relied on the center.