Health CareSacramento Area Resident Tests Negative For MeaslesJanuary 30, 2015Public health officials announced Friday that lab tests have confirmed a Sacramento County man who was treated recently at an urgent care center and hospital in Placer County did not have the measles.
Health Care2 Sacramento Area Patients Test Negative For EbolaJanuary 30, 2015California and Sacramento County public health officials say two patients with symptoms consistent with the Ebola virus have tested negative for the disease.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Raise The Legal Smoking AgeJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA bill introduced today in California would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.
Health CarePatient Showing Possible Ebola Symptoms At UC Davis Medical CenterJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgUPDATED Jan. 30, 6:50 A.M. A patient at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento is undergoing testing for Ebola. The Medical Center says as of yesterday evening, the patient was in good condition. Test results could take up to 72 hours.
Health CareInfectious Disease Expert Explains Why The Measles Spreads So QuicklyJanuary 29, 2015The number of measles cases in California is rising. CapRadio spoke with an infectious disease expert to learn more about how the virus spreads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareState Health Officials Fear E-Cigarettes Undoing Progress Made gainst Tobacco UseJanuary 29, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health officials say the rise of electronic cigarettes threatens to undo 25 years of progress the state has made against tobacco use.
Health CareMeasles Outbreak That Began At Disneyland Grows To 87 CasesJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.
State GovernmentRegulations Proposed For E-Cigarettes In CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2015 | Katie OrrThe use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise and one California lawmaker says it’s time to crackdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRate Of Personal Belief Exemptions For Vaccines Declined Last YearJanuary 26, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health data show the number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their children because of a personal belief has gone down this school year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers: Time Is Right For "End Of Life Option" LawJanuary 22, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers say public opinion has changed since the last time “right to die” legislation has been proposed in the state. That may explain why a group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced the “End of Life Option Act.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
