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Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
A production facility in North Carolina was wrecked by a hurricane.
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As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile For Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye On Spending
California is coordinating emergency response with local health officials and tracking infectious diseases through wastewater surveillance.
Across California, CA|News|
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, And More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Claims
“There is evidence that fluoride exposure has been associated with the diseases [and] disorders that RFK listed, but with caveats.”
Across California, CA|News|
California Expanded Medi-Cal To Unauthorized Residents. The Results Are Mixed
Medi-Cal’s annual spending now stands at $157 billion, including providing free health care to 1.5 million people here illegally.
Pasadena, CA|News|
California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials
"We have to be quick and effective in identifying the most at-risk areas and responding."
Sacramento, CA|News|
Prepared For Trump's Return, California's Attorney General Is Ready To Fight
Rob Bonta has a plan in place to fight a national ban on abortion.
Across California, CA|News|
Trump's White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net
“Medicaid will be a big target in a Trump administration.”
San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Medical Bills: $297,461
The boy took two ambulance rides, and doctors used dozens of vials of antivenom to treat him.
Sacramento, CA|News|
California Mental Health Agency Director To Resign Following Conflict Of Interest Allegations
“You’re lobbying behind the scenes for these people to get money. That is not your job. You serve the people.”
Sacramento, CA|News|
A California Official Helped Save A Company's Contract. It Flew Him To London.
Three commission employees filed whistleblower complaints with the California State Auditor.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year
“It’s wonderful — oh my gosh. I might be able to afford fresh fruit in the wintertime.”
San Francisco, CA|News|
Millions Of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia By Themselves
“I plan to do as much as I can in the state I’m in.”
Across California, CA|News|
California Hospitals Scramble On Earthquake Retrofits As State Limits Extensions
“It’s an expensive thing and a complicated thing for hospitals — independent hospitals in particular.”
Across California, CA|News|
Abortion Emerges As Most Important Election Issue For Young Women, Poll Finds
“Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee energized women voters in a way that the Biden candidacy had not.”
Across California, CA|News|
Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention Of Lawmakers
It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids.
Berkeley, CA|News|
Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach To Counseling
Asian Americans can struggle to find therapists who understand their culture, speak their language, or come from similar communities.
Orange County, CA|News|
Democratic Hopefuls Fault GOP Incumbents For Anti-Abortion Records In Congress
Orange County residents are seeing ads against Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Newsom Signs Law Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Its inclusion can depress credit scores and make it hard for people to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a car loan.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Health Secretary Becerra Touts Extreme Heat Protections In CA Visit
“There are still not enough protections for workers that are picking the food that we eat.”
Across California, CA|News|
Botox And 'No-Burp Syndrome'
“We hear that in Southern California it’s $25,000, in Seattle $16,000, in New York City $25,000,” Bastian said.
