FDA clears extra COVID booster for some high-risk Americans
U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older Americans and people with weak immune systems.
Patterns of Opioid Prescribing Linked to Suicide Risk
Controversy surrounds the effects of policies to reduce opioid prescriptions on suicide rates. There are concerns that rapid reductions in prescription opioids might provoke increased suicide risk among people who become desperate after they are taken off opioids.
CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities to advance health equity and support underserved communities.
See the wildflower ‘superbloom’ happening across California
Wildflowers aren't just in bloom across California — the Golden State is experiencing a rare "superbloom" that's blanketing the ground with a variety of richly colored plants.
Assemblymember Waldron honors Cynthia Elizondo as Woman of the Year
Assemblymember Marie Waldron is proud to honor Cynthia Elizondo of Poway as the 2023 Woman of the Year for the 75th Assembly District.
