Health CarePre-Hospice Program Offers Alternative End of Life CareJune 25, 2014A new program on Sutter Health focuses on patients before they enter into hospice.
State GovernmentCalifornia Audit Finds Dozens Of Women Prisoners Were Sterilized IllegallyJune 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California State Audit has concluded that the sterilization of dozens of women prisoners were done in violation of informed consent laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMental Health Care Advocates Call For Parity In Public Health ServicesJune 19, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates say the mentally ill do not receive the same level of service in California’s public health system as people who use other medical services. And they’re asking state officials to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Infants HardestJune 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials recommend people ‘cocoon’ infants by surrounding them with people vaccinated for whooping cough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Home Healthcare Workers Get Budget WinJune 12, 2014 | Katie Orr California lawmakers are rejecting a budget proposal by Governor Jerry Brown that would cap the number of hours home healthcare workers can be paid for. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
West Nile Virus Activity Up In Sacramento RegionJune 12, 2014 | Marianne RussThe hot weather in Sacramento this week made it easier for mosquitos to multiply -- and vector control experts say that may be influencing the spread of West Nile Virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California State Prisons Struggle to Enroll Parolees in Medi-Cal Before ReleaseJune 10, 2014An effort aims to help parolees sign up for health insurance before their release.
In-Home Supportive Services Workers Want Cuts To Program RestoredJune 5, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal would maintain the current level of maximum hours that home health care workers are allowed to be paid for. Thousands of them rallied at the state capitol Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMajor Health Care Provider Vows To Only Buy Toxic-Free FurnitureJune 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneKaiser Permanente says its new facilities will not have upholstered furniture with flame retardant chemicals. A variety of studies have found the chemicals can be toxic… They’re linked to cancer, brain disorders and fertility problems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePossible Whooping Cough Epidemic Developing In CaliforniaJune 2, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia may be dealing with a new whooping cough epidemic. So far this year, cases have already surpassed the total number reported in 2013. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
