Latest California Healthline Stories
Oakland Approves Truth-In-Advertising Legislation Aimed At Pregnancy Centers
Critics of the centers say they pay Google for keyword services that bring those looking for abortion information to their websites, which don’t offer information on abortion.
Meningococcal Outbreak In LA Sparks San Diego Officials To Recommend Vaccinations
The outbreak is disproportionately affecting gay and bisexual men.
Sacramento Officials Confirm First Zika Case
However, there’s still no local risk of being infected, officials reaffirm, because the region does not have the mosquito that caries the virus. The man had traveled to a Zika-affected country.
Report: VA Spent Millions On Artwork At Palo Alto Facility During Height Of Wait-Time Scandal
The report, which focuses on the agency’s expenditures from 2004-2014, has sparked fresh anger with lawmakers and advocates.
Digital Health Firm Targets Low-Income Patients For Diabetes Initiative
San Francisco-based Omada offers an online tool to help those with diabetes — but it wants to take it a step further and specifically address a population that faces a higher risk of certain chronic health problems.
Theranos CEO Set To Present Technology At Prestigious Scientific Conference
Elizabeth Holmes’ slated conference speech is drawing mixed reactions, with some willing to listen, but others outraged at the idea. “Would you have Al Capone come and talk about his novel accounting practices?” asked Geoff Baird, a clinical pathologist. “Is it acceptable to allow someone to talk about science if they’ve used that science so horribly inappropriately?”
With Upbeat Earnings Report, Anthem Vows To Fight Federal Opposition To Merger With Cigna
The insurance giant tops analysts’ expectations for the second quarter. It says that the planned $45 billion merger with Cigna is needed to help provide leverage to negotiate better prices for consumers and make it easier for the company to keep selling plans on the health law’s online marketplaces.
‘Affordability, Affordability, Affordability’: Clinton Allies Eye Health Costs As Top Priority
At the Democratic National Convention, some of Hillary Clinton’s top supporters are talking about spiking health care costs as the next step in reform. Meanwhile, abortion remains at the forefront of convention conversation, the Los Angeles Times looks at the states where the biggest battles are being fought.
Alameda May Reject All Bids For Contested Contract For Inmates’ Health Services
The county’s auditor has recommended the panel choosing the company start over again, saying his office’s investigation found flaws in cost proposals and the omission of a preference for hiring local companies.
LA River’s Fecal Bacteria Levels Exceed Federal Standards By As Much As 100%
Even coming into limited contact with it could cause ear infections, gastrointestinal illness and more.