Latest California Healthline Stories
Dental Clinic At Heart Of Infection Outbreak To Get New ‘Best In Class’ Water System
Twenty-nine children have been hospitalized after getting root canals at the clinic.
Palo Alto VA Defends Millions Spent On Artwork
“Yes, veterans deserve top-notch medical care, but they also deserve an aesthetically pleasing environment in which to heal and to receive that care,” says spokesman Damian McGee.
Suit Against Dignity Health Calls Into Question Religions’ Place In Medical Care Decisions
A transgender man is suing San Francisco-based Dignity Health for refusing to pay for his transition-related care.
LA Hospitals Will Be Required To Report Patient Infections From Lethal Superbugs
The county will not release the names of the facilities except for rare instances in order to protect a patient.
California ‘Followed The Blueprint’ Of The Health Law And Is Scoring Key Successes
California health officials took deliberate steps — such as expanding Medicaid — to ensure the Affordable Care Act changes were successful in their state. “What has been lost in all the rhetoric and the politics is that the system can work,” says Dr. J. Mario Molina, chief executive of Molina Healthcare Inc, an insurer that has done well under the law.
Obama Administration Set To Pick Coverage For Customers Who Lose Plans On Marketplaces
Some consumer advocates say the government assistance on choosing coverage will benefit people whose plans have exited the health law’s exchanges, but insurers worry that it could create confusion.
Sonoma To Use $850K Grant To Fight Heart Disease With Early Prevention Initiative
The project looks to bring together a broad range of people — health care providers and local agencies — to attack heart disease on the community level.
We’ve Hit Our Lifespan Ceiling As Humans, Scientists Say
A new study claims that humans’ biological limit on how long our lives can reach is 115 years.
Users Suffering Extreme Injuries From Exploding E-Cigarettes
Hospitals are seeing a growing increase of these traumatic injuries.
Mom-And-Pop Drug Labs Selling Counterfeit Prescription Pills Are Booming
A California couple is one example of the latest trend of small drug labs being run out of apartments and homes, “Breaking Bad” style.