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Although hundreds of former students are suing the university, Dr. William A. Leavitt is the first employee to sue USC in connection to the scandal, in which Dr. George Tyndall is accused of sexually harassing and abusing women during his time at the campus health center.
Viewpoints: Medicaid Work Requirements Are Disastrous But That Hasn’t Stopped Administration
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Critics Accuse Education Secretary Of Putting NRA’s Bottom Line Ahead Of Student’s Safety
According to sources, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is mulling the idea of using federal funds to arm teachers following the recent string of school shootings. The plan drew fierce condemnation. “Instead of after-school programs or counselors, programs that are critical for creating safe and welcoming schools and addressing the mental health needs of kids, DeVos wants to turn schools into armed fortresses and make kids and educators less safe,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
NIH Gets Big Boost In Spending Bill As Senate Swats Down Measure To Defund Planned Parenthood
With a 85-7 vote on a measure that includes funding for health agencies, the Senate has now passed nine of the 12 mandatory spending bills for the budget year that begins Oct. 1. The package now goes to the House for a vote. Meanwhile, an attempt by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to strip Planned Parenthood of funds was easily blocked.
School District Forms Mental Health Task Forces Following Suicides Of Four Students
Officials say there is no evidence of a connection between the deaths of the students, one of whom was in elementary school. “Everybody has to be on alert now, because we know this is real,” said Phyllis Alongi, the clinical director for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.
The investigation began with a whistle-blower complaint to the San Francisco controller’s office alleging that San Francisco Public Health Director Barbara Garcia had improperly shielded a potential financial conflict of interest involving her wife, Dorotea Reyna.
What Are California State Lawmakers Doing About The Opioid Crisis? Here’s A Look
There are some major bills working their way through the Legislature right now, focusing on everything from making opioid prescriptions electronic for easier tracking to expanding treatment options and improving naloxone access.
Mercy General Hospital Hit With $75,000 Over Failure To Ensure Patient’s Health And Safety
The patient was admitted to the hospital for knee replacement surgery and was administered two opioid pain medications by a registered nurse. But the medication was administered in error, leading the patient to go into respiratory distress.
Education Department Considering Plan To Allow School Districts To Arm Teachers Using Federal Funds
The $1 billion student support program, part of the Every Student Succeeds Act, is intended for academic and enrichment opportunities in the country’s poorest schools, but it makes no mention of prohibiting weapon purchases. News on guns and public health comes out of Las Vegas, as well.
“Today’s announcements are a warning to every trafficker, every crooked doctor or pharmacist, and every drug company, every chairman and foreign national and company that puts greed before the lives and health of the American people,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions says.