Paddling Harder Toward Upstream Solutions for Gun Violence
In Monterey Park, 11 people were killed. In Half Moon Bay, seven more lost their lives.
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Speaking with One Voice Critical to Hospitals’ Survival and Success
“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” — Alexander The Great In the past year, the women and men who believe in protecting the ability of California’s hospitals to fulfill their mission of caring for the ill and injured made their voices heard.
Proposed Budget Fails to Address Patient Crisis as Hospitals Struggle
Despite some scattered investments in health care amid an estimated $23 billion shortfall for the state, Gov. Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget comes up short for California’s patients and communities as hospitals struggle to cope with record losses, crippling inflation, and a nationwide workforce shortage.
A Hospital Closes and a Community Suffers
California starts the new year with one fewer hospital.
A Time to Rest, Recharge, and Reflect
“Someone once told me growth and comfort do not coexist. And I think it’s a really good thing to remember.” – Ginni Rometty, first woman to head IBM
Concern for Patient Safety Drives Opposition to Ambulance Offload Bill
Last week, shortly after state lawmakers were sworn in for the 2023 legislative session, Assembly member Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 40, which aims to reduce the time it takes to transfer patients arriving at hospitals via ambulance.
New Players, Different Board in the Political Game
About a month ago, Orange County officials declared a health emergency due to the record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits, driven by growing numbers of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. Similar levels of concern are being raised by public health officials in San Diego, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and other counties.
Hospital Patients Need Help During RSV Surge
About a month ago, Orange County officials declared a health emergency due to the record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits, driven by growing numbers of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. Similar levels of concern are being raised by public health officials in San Diego, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and other counties.
Words Are Never Enough
Each year at this time, we as a nation take a collective pause to reflect on that for which we are thankful.
Getting the Federal Support Hospitals Deserve
As California hospitals continue to face unprecedented challenges, and patients are placed at risk by the lack of state and federal support, it’s vital that every available resource be secured to ensure care can continue to be delivered for all Californians.
