Editor’s note: this information was provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Visit the CDPH website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) this week warned school leaders about a new and concerning “rainbow fentanyl” drug that may interest youth. In a letter to superintendents and…

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its healing arts boards to collect important health workforce data. The workforce survey will be available for licensees to complete during the electronic licensure renewal process. Licensed health care professionals are…

Triple Digit Record Breaking Temperatures Expected Through Friday A record-breaking heat wave continues to cause stress on California’s energy grid as Flex Alerts call for critical energy conservation. Throughout the heatwave, California licensees and consumers have been asked to conserve energy by setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoiding…

Eye exams are important — not just for your vision, but also for your overall health This August, observe National Eye Exam Month by making an appointment with a licensed optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination. Optometrists can detect eye abnormalities, correct vision problems, monitor your vision health, and identify…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) announces the appointment of Sophia Cornejo as its new registrar, effective August 15, 2022. Ms. Cornejo replaces former registrar Susan Saylor, who retired in April, 2022. Ms. Cornejo has served various regulatory entities under DCA for…

A national three-digit hotline will connect people to counselors for assistance Mental health and wellness is important for everyone no matter age, economic background or profession. Feelings of anxiety, depression, changes in behavior, sleeping patterns and appetite are mental health conditions that are real and treatable. Now, help for you…

Today, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued a waiver authorizing pharmacists to independently order and furnish COVID-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid to patients under certain conditions. This waiver  improves access to an important COVID-19 therapeutic for individuals requiring treatment as a result of COVID-19. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive…

National Beautician’s Day, June 26, celebrates the licensed professionals who provide a variety of services in the beauty industry. These men and women include cosmetologists, manicurists, and estheticians. In California, these professionals who help people look and feel their best through hair, skin, and nail services that are safe, must…

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology’s Annual campaign returns with 10 tips for a safe nail salon visit SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Summer is in full swing, and as more people to head to the nail salon for a pedicure, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is celebrating its ninth “Safe…

The California State Athletic Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting details and agenda are available here.