Day: September 17, 2019

Usually, when we have something to say about California, it's bad. After all, this is the state that gave us Proposition 65, a smorgasbord of insane public health policies, and 38 seasons of The Source: California's New Vaccine Laws Should Be a Model for All States | American Council on Science and Health

Simple alterations — like better signs, seating, parking or door design — can make it easier for older patients to navigate health care facilities. Here are several changes doctors’ offices, clinic… Source: In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care, Finding Room For Improvement | California Healthline

KHN reported this week that the University of Virginia Health System has filed 36,000 lawsuits against patients the past six years. Source: UVA Suspends Medical Lawsuits In Wake Of Kaiser Health News Investigation | California Healthline

When it came to health care plans, there were big ideas and big numbers, even though fewer candidates were on the stage. Source: Despite Repeated Calls For Unity, Democrats Throw Debate Punches On Health Plans | California Healthline

Illegal medications, sold in immigrant communities around the United States, can cause serious harm to consumers, authorities say. Law enforcement officers are cracking down, but some think more mu… Source: Purveyors Of Black-Market Pharmaceuticals Target Immigrants | California Healthline

Even though e-cigarette makers market their products as a safer alternative to cigarettes, a growing number of vapers are trying to quit— and they’re turning to cigarettes to help them. Source: Vapers Seek Relief From Nicotine Addiction In — Wait For It — Cigarettes | California Healthline