61° Mostly CloudyNew Marijuana Dispensary Rules In Front Of Mayor, City Council
- May 14
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A draft law regulating medical marijuana establishments in the city of San Diego is now in the hands of Mayor Bob Filner and members of the City Council, a spokesman for the City Attorney said today.
Agent Orange Linked To Lethal Prostate Cancer In Veterans
- May 14
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New research links Agent Orange exposure to a lethal, aggressive form of prostate cancer in Vietnam War veterans.
University Of California Healthcare Workers Threaten Strike
- May 13
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Care at the five UC Medical Centers could be disrupted next week if some 13,000 union healthcare workers go out on strike.
New Medicare Program Penalizes Hospitals With High Re-Admit Rates
- May 13
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A new Medicare program that punishes hospitals with high patient readmissions rates is forcing administrators to reach out and improve how patients are cared for even after they’re wheeled out the hospital doors.
Online Searches Show Recession's Effect On Mental Health
- May 9
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The economy may be getting its groove back, but the nation's collective mental health remains in a funk. By studying online searches, a local researcher finds that the public's anxieties haven't receded, even though the worst of the recession has.
California Bill Would Penalize Large Companies That Don't Provide Health Coverage
- May 9
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Large employers would face state penalties for failing to provide health insurance to their workers, under a bill in the California Assembly.
New Test Unveiled In San Diego Could Change Prostate Cancer Treatment
- May 8
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By telling doctors how aggressive a patient's prostate cancer is, a new test could help more men decide to forgo aggressive — and sometimes unnecessary — treatments.
Two California Children Get Innovative Device To Treat Spinal Problems
- May 8
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Two California children have been implanted with a magnetic device that promises to revolutionize the way curvature of the spine is treated in young people.
Steinberg: Addressing Mental Health Can Reduce Prison Overcrowding
- May 8
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California Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg is proposing several measures intended to increase crisis access to mental health services.
What The State Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Means To San Diego
The California Supreme Court says cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ruling comes while San Diego leaders consider medical marijuana shop regulations.
