Latest California Healthline Stories
Despite National Spotlight On Concussion Safety Protocols, California Falls Behind
Some schools are making strides, but the state is only one of a handful that doesn’t require a full-time certified athletic trainer on campus — one of the most crucial steps experts say schools can take to reduce risks associated with sports concussions.
Report: Counties, State Still Failing To Properly Track Mental Health Spending
There is $2 billion a year in mental health spending at stake, and yet there’s no clear way to demonstrate the positive effects that may come from it.
Taxpayers Move Step Closer To Cutting Foundering Sonoma West Medical Center Loose
Russian River residents say they have received little benefit from the health care district, which collects about $4 million annually in property taxes, and have launched a “detachment” campaign to leave the hospital district.
Medical Board Says Prominent Vaccination Opponent Committed ‘Gross Negligence’
Dr. Bob Sears wrote a vaccination exemption for a 2-year-old child, relying only on the mother’s testimony. He faces a wide range of penalties if found negligent, including the revocation or suspension of his medical license.
Tobacco Industry Outspending Cigarette-Tax Initiative Supporters By 2-to-1
“Imagine two messages side by side — one blaring from a gigantic movie screen and on the other side from a small cell phone. For voters, that amplification is going to make a difference,” says Daniel G. Newman, president of MapLight.
After Year Filled With Turmoil, Health Law Is At A Crossroads
Federal officials say it’s all temporary, but others fear a death spiral.
San Diego Residents Push Back Against Zika Spray: ‘Pesticides Are Poison’
Officials, however, say they’re taking every precaution to make sure the spraying isn’t harmful to the area.
School Districts: Vaccination Outreach Was Time Consuming, But Worth It
Several schools through Southern California made a concerted effort to disseminate information to families before the law went into effect, and some referred the unvaccinated children to a health center to get the shots.
The All Out War Against The Opioid Epidemic
California lawmakers, public health officials, doctors and others are all trying to tackle the crisis in a variety of ways.
Lawmakers Serve Subpoena To VA, Blast Agency’s Decision-Making, Lack Of Transparency
The House panel is looking specifically at a Denver hospital that cost nearly $1.7 billion and a California clinic that spent millions on decorative artwork and furnishings.