Latest California Healthline Stories
Trump Cherry Picks Stats When Citing 60-Percent Obamacare Premium Hikes
The Washington Post fact checks one of Donald Trump’s go-to lines about the health law. In other election 2016 news, a look at the health policy experts both candidates have tapped for their transition teams and more out of the states.
Riverside County Confirms Case Of Leprosy
The child has been treated and is no longer contagious, health officials said. A second student who may be related to the first child also had been diagnosed with the disease, formally known as Hansen’s disease, but lab tests did not confirm that diagnosis. “There’s no indication that the second child has Hansen’s disease,” said Barbara Cole, director for disease control for the Riverside County Department of Public Health.
Public Health Roundup: Risks From Exercise Equipment; San Diego Offers Weight Loss Help
A creative treatment for kidney stones and the latest research on spinal cord injuries also make news.
Outbreak Stemming From Dental Clinic Water Spikes To 20 Cases
All of the children have required surgery to rid their bones of the infection.
$33M ER And Trauma Center Opens At Scripps Memorial
The facility has twice as many beds as its predecessor.
Governor Signs Legislation Aimed At Protecting Patients From Surprise Bills
Gov. Jerry Brown also approves 7 other measures related to health care.
More Californians Support Drug Pricing Ballot Measure But Many Undecided
In other election news, Walnut Creek’s council comes out against an initiative that would legalize recreational pot.
20 Million Would Lose Coverage Under Trump’s Health Plan, Analysis Finds
The Commonwealth Fund study also found that 9 million would gain coverage under Hillary Clinton’s proposals.
Patients With Mental Illness Tap Into Creativity As Treatment Method
Patients at the Napa State Mental Hospital are assessed to see if any of their interests or hobbies — such as music or photography — could be used as a pathway for treatment.
Prevalence Of Syphilis In Gay, Bisexual Men Nearly 50 Times Overall Population
The rate in California — 332.2 cases per 100,000 people — placed it among the worst states in the nation.