Latest California Healthline Stories
Daily Edition for Friday, October 11, 2024
EpiPen Users Now Have An Alternative: San Diego-based ARS Pharmaceuticals has developed a potentially ground-breaking needle-free alternative for people who suffer severe allergies: an epinephrine nasal spray. Neffy, a name that’s intentionally easy to say and sounds kid-friendly, was recently approved by the FDA. Read more from The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 10, 2024
Hospital earthquake retrofits, mask mandates, bird flu, covid, IV supplies, CARE courts, emergency costs, and more are in today’s news.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Extreme heat and meth use, health ballot measures, TikTok lawsuit, Medicare coverage, drug prices, vaccines, and more
Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Should The Tijuana River Valley Be A Superfund Site?: The San Diego County Board of Supervisors today is expected to consider whether to petition the EPA to inspect the Tijuana River Valley and determine if it qualifies for federal assistance to clean it. “It’s not just sewage; it’s horrendous chemicals, too,” one witness says. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Daily Edition for Monday, October 7, 2024
Third Human Case Of Bird Flu Suspected In California: The person from the Central Valley reportedly had contact with infected dairy cattle. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle. Plus, Bay Area News Group details how scientists are closely studying H5N1 genetic sequences from the first two infected dairy workers in California.
Daily Edition for Friday, October 4, 2024
California Reports 2 Cases Of Bird Flu In People: California health officials reported two confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in Central Valley dairy workers on Thursday afternoon. These are the first two cases of bird flu identified in California. There is no known link or contact between the two cases, health officials said. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 3, 2024
State Sues Hospital For Closing Its Emergency Room: California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the owner of Seton Coastside hospital, alleging the recent closure of its ER violates the terms of a state deal. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and Becker’s Hospital Review.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Health Care Wage Increase Coming Oct. 16, State Official Says: California health workers this month will finally get a long-promised minimum wage increase. According to a letter state health officials sent to the Legislature on Tuesday, “The health care minimum wage increases shall be effective 15 days after the date of this notification, on October 16, 2024, unless a later effective date is specified.” Read more from CalMatters.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Catholic Hospital In Eureka Accused Of Denying Abortion Care: Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, alleging it denied emergency abortion care to a woman who was miscarrying and bleeding profusely, forcing her to travel to another hospital in excruciating pain and worrying she would bleed out. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and Politico.
Daily Edition for Monday, September 30, 2024
California Mandates Coverage For IVF: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday that requires large health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization. Newsom also expanded coverage to LGBTQ+ families. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.