Latest California Healthline Stories
Smoke-Free Apartment Campaign Urges LA To ‘Breathe Easy’
The goal behind the $3 million effort, funded by the federal Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention is to educate landlords, managers and tenants on the benefits of discouraging cigarette smoking inside building units.
Anthem, Cigna Await Commissioner’s Decision On Proposed $54B Merger
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is expected to make a decision soon, and his recommendation will go to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, the agencies responsible for approving or rejecting the proposal.
California Hospitals Give Millions In Support Of Tax Measure
The Associated Press reports that the tax proposal would raise between $5 billion and $11 billion a year. Much of the money would be earmarked for education and health care.
Models Advocate For Bill That Would Set Health Standards For Industry
The legislation, which would protect models from dangerous health demands, cleared its first hurdle and is headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, in part because of wrenching testimony from those who have worked in the industry.
Lawmaker Unveils Bill Targeting Drugged Driving
“We lack the same kind of deterrents for drugged driving as we do for drunk driving, yet highway safety hazards and fatalities are increasing with widespread prescription and illicit drug abuse across all demographics,” says state Sen. Bob Huff (R-San Dimas).
Pfizer-Allergan Deal Off Following New Tax Regulations Targeting Inversions
The decision is a win for the Obama administration, which on Monday introduced the initiatives in an effort to foil companies’ plans to shed their U.S. corporate citizenship for a lower tax bill.
Election-Year Dynamics Could Derail Mental Health Reform Legislation
By one estimate, more than half of U.S. adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment.
Ventura Board Votes To Name Suicide Crisis Center After Mental Health Leader In ‘Fitting’ Tribute
Children who are at risk of suicide will be able to receive intensive therapy in the center that’s scheduled to open in August. It will be named after David Holmboe, a leading voice on mental health in the community.
Social Service Workers Warn Of Public Health Crisis Due To Alzheimer’s, Dementia
Sonoma County is grappling with the issue as more than one in 10 residents older than 65 have Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. Meanwhile, KPCC reports on the debate over BPA product warnings.
Tenet Healthcare Wants To Maintain Lease On Desert Regional Medical Center
While Tenet’s lease extends through June 2027, interested parties are in the early stages of determining who will run the Palm Springs hospital next.