A transgender man alleges he was refused care at the Catholic St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka due to discrimination. The man says he was scheduled to get a hysterectomy at the hospital but was turned away at the last minute. The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU Thursday. Source: Transgender man sues over Eureka hospital’s … Continue reading Transgender man sues over Eureka hospital’s refusal to perform hysterectomy – SFChronicle.com

Executive editor Damon Darlin takes a spin as host of “The Friday Breeze,” whirling through a week of health care news so you don’t have to. Source: Must-Reads Of The Week (Some Flying Below The Radar) | California Healthline

Families often spend thousands of dollars caring for ailing loved ones at home. Lawmakers in California and at least seven other states want to provide some financial relief with state income tax c… Source: States Push For Caregiver Tax Credits | California Healthline

No one told a Washington state woman she was racking up massive out-of-pocket charges during a month-long emergency stay in an Oregon hospital. For six months, she and her husband were haunted by l… Source: State Laws Ban Surprise Medical Bills. She Got One for $227K And Fought Back. | California Healthline

Once a tiny specialty that drew mostly psychiatrists, addiction medicine is expanding its accredited training to include primary care residents and “social justice warriors” who see it … Source: Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine | California Healthline