Latest California Healthline Stories
Women Getting Birth Control Via Apps May Be Missing Out On Critical Information From Doctor
Although the services save time and money, some say there’s a health education component to in-person doctor visits that could be lacking in the digital experience.
Majority Of Ventura Hospitals Take Firm Stance Against Aid-In-Dying Law
The End of Life Option Act, which recently went into effect, is voluntary for hospitals.
HHS Rejects ‘Right Of Conscience’ Complaint From California Anti-Abortion Groups
The decision upholds a move by the California Department of Managed Care, which notified seven insurance providers in 2014 that state law does not allow them to offer coverage that limits or excludes abortions for some employers.
Bypassing Traditional Insurance Model, Boeing To Partner With Health System For Employee Benefits
MemorialCare Health System said Chicago-based Boeing selected it from a group of bidders for the five-year contract in Southern California, where the company has about 37,000 employees and dependents.
Senate Votes Down Gun Measures, Including Mental Health Proposal
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s measure would have encouraged states to submit mental-health records to the nation’s background-check system.
Officials Confirm Stanislaus County Man Has Contracted Zika
They say he got the virus while traveling outside the country. In other news, health officials in Simi Valley are warning residents that West Nile Virus has been discovered in the area.
Health Care Workers Union Approves Labor Agreement With Area Hospitals
The workers represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital include licensed vocational nurses, nursing assistants, radiology technicians, clerical workers, secretaries, and food service and janitorial service workers.
Program Uses Skateboarding To Help Kids With Disabilities Build Social, Physical Skills
SkateMD holds clinics to help children with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida and cerebral palsy develop strength, balance and coordination while helping them overcome their social anxieties.
Raging California Fires Prompt Air Quality Advisory
South Coast Air Quality Management District warns that the air quality is so bad it’s unhealthy for everyone, not just people with respiratory conditions.
Even With New Investments, Calif. Is In Bottom Third Of States On Kids’ Well-Being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 2016 Kids Count Data Book, and California jumped up two states, but it’s still much lower than others, in large part because of how the foundation weighs economic factors.