About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
Multi-State Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Formula
What’s happening: On Nov. 11, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a health advisory on a recent multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. As CDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state departments continue to investigate the outbreak, the manufacturer has expanded its voluntary recall to all ByHeart formula nationwide.
Comprehensive Care Transforms Woman’s Life
Beverly struggled with severe obesity for years. Thankfully, the team at the Metabolic and Bariatric Institute at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital were there to help.
State Agencies Respond to New Law Protecting Access to Vaccines in California
What’s happening: Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 144, which aims to protect access to vaccines in California.
HCAI Releases New Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) new Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies provides hospitals and health facilities with the California Code of Regulations Title 24 codes and standards most relevant to pharmacies’ sterile compounding areas.
Congress Shares Concerns About Proposed 340B Rebate Model with Health Secretary
What’s happening: A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlining concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
Motorcycle Accident Survivor Looks Forward to Future
Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident, former high school athlete Diego received physical therapy and underwent an innovative procedure at Community Regional Medical Center, allowing him to fully recover.
Life-Changing Kidney Transplant Gives Young Mom Newfound Strength
A rare pregnancy complication meant Alexis needed two kidney transplants — and the Sutter California Pacific Medical Center transplant team was there to help.
Former Major League Baseball Pitcher Perseveres Through Pancreatic Cancer
Danny Boitano was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022 — and UC San Diego Health offered solutions that helped him into remission.
Specialized Heart Procedure Gives Judi Hope for the Future
Judi learned during a routine cardiology visit that she needed complex, open-heart surgery. At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she received the care she needed to get back to her everyday activities.
Thanks to Outstanding Care from CHLA, Julie Rose Is Defying the Odds
Julie was born with Pierre Robin sequence, but thanks to consistent care at CHLA’s Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit, she has defied expected limitations and enjoys many hobbies.