Health CareThis Story Contains A Warning That Might Cause Alarm — Or ApathyNovember 29, 2019Under Proposition 65, California has designated more than 900 substances as toxic. Now the state’s expert panel plans to weigh whether to add acetaminophen, an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Midol and DayQuil, to the list.
Health CareCalifornia Disability Advocates Say Visibility During Campaign Season Is A FirstNovember 26, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThis election cycle, a handful of Democratic presidential candidates are talking about disability issues. This is an unprecedented amount of attention, and it’s motivating voters with disabilities to get politically active, California advocates say.
Great Question!With Cannabis Legal In California, Some Cities And Health Groups (And Neighbors) Are Asking Questions About Secondhand SmokeNovember 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThere’s limited research on the long-term effects of secondhand marijuana smoke, but some advocates want to see more health warnings as public cannabis use becomes more common.
Health CareSutter Health Pays $30 Million To Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit After Allegedly Paying Doctors For Patient ReferralsNovember 15, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe 2014 suit alleges Sutter Health illegally paid a Sacramento cardiovascular group in exchange for physicians referring patients to its hospitals. The health system settled the suit for more than $30 million.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCommunity College Partnership Fills Education, Mental Health Gaps In Amador CountyNovember 14, 2019Amador County has historically had two problems: lack of access to higher education and gaps in mental health services. A partnership with Coastline Community College aims to address both issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHow Much Cannabis Do Californians Use? Researchers Want To Ask In Order To Set Safe Pesticide Limits.November 11, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState pesticide officials are trying to get an average measure of how much cannabis Californians use, so they can better determine safe levels of chemicals for farmers growing the crop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBroadway Sacramento Ends Partnership With Dignity Health After Public Criticism Of Its Transgender Health PoliciesNovember 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaDignity Health was set to take over naming rights of the Wells Fargo Pavilion in downtown Sacramento, but some theatregoers criticized the sponsorship after learning about a transgender discrimination lawsuit against the health system.
