Is it COVID, flu or allergies? California health experts tell how to identify symptomsRespiratory viruses circulate year-round in CaliforniaCalifornia health officials recommend seeking testing to determine the specific illness
Judge halts ban on syringe programs as El Dorado County legal battle continuesSuperior Court judge grants preliminary injunction to prevent El Dorado County from enforcing ban on syringe programs in unincorporated areas.
California sues El Dorado County, Placerville for banning needle exchange programsSSPs aim to curb blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitisCalifornia Department of Public Health suing local jurisdictions for banning safe syringe programs
Bay Area health officials urge vaccination amid measles riseMeasles vaccination urged by Santa Cruz public health leaders and neighboring jurisdictions.Best protection is two doses of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, providing lifelong immunity.
Judge halts ban on syringe programs as El Dorado County legal battle continuesSuperior Court judge grants preliminary injunction to prevent El Dorado County from enforcing ban on syringe programs in unincorporated areas.
California sues El Dorado County, Placerville for banning needle exchange programsSSPs aim to curb blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitisCalifornia Department of Public Health suing local jurisdictions for banning safe syringe programs
Bay Area health officials urge vaccination amid measles riseMeasles vaccination urged by Santa Cruz public health leaders and neighboring jurisdictions.Best protection is two doses of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, providing lifelong immunity.
California investigation faults L.A. hospital over power outage that caused evacuationLapses in facility maintenance led to a power outage at a hospital, risking patient care.Emergency generators failed during a power outage at Adventist Health White Memorial hospital.
State Department of Public Health Won't Intervene in Upcoming Closure of East San Jose Trauma Center | KQEDThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) cannot compel hospitals to provide supplemental services, impacting healthcare access for disadvantaged communities.