Health

 Students must meet CDC guidelines for long-term and acute care facilities     SACRAMENTO – Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in conjunction with the California Department of Public Health, is notifying nursing students, nursing schools, long term care facilities,…

California’s summer heat is scorching most of the state just as more and more people head outdoors to get relief from pandemic-induced cabin fever. And for those exercising outside even moderately in 90-degree-plus temperatures, staying hydrated is critical—something many people often don’t do. Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including…

For a few months, doors were closed, roads were empty, and no one would dare to knock on a neighbor’s door for a cup of sugar. Then, as COVID-19 cases started to dwindle, businesses reopened, and people loosened up – for a little while. Before we knew it, things went…

In March, Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the fifth title in the popular video game series. In the game, you, the buyer of a vacation getaway package, have just set up your tent on a natural resource-rich deserted island. With you on your adventure are a few cute anthropomorphic…

“Thanks for giving me your cold!” If you’ve ever had someone say that to you, you know what happens next. You start thinking about 1) if that’s true; and 2) where you got your cold in the first place. That, in a nutshell, is what contact tracing is all about.…

Life with a mask doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. And while any mask is better than no mask to help contain the spread of COVID-19, all masks are not created equal. The state’s covid19.ca.gov website puts it bluntly: “When you’re around anyone you don’t live with, you…

Hand sanitizer is everywhere. People are still fighting over (and hoarding) it like gold. But whether you wipe, spray, squirt, or pump it out of a gallon jug, you have to read the label past the name of the product. Pay attention to the ingredients. Because, as of July 17,…

Athletic Commission Emergency Regulations Pave Way for State-Sanctioned Events Held Without Live Audience Amid COVID-19 Environment Combat sports are back in the Golden State. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has approved emergency regulations that pave the way for professional boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other combat sports to…

DCA and Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Issue Guidance for Licensees Who Perform Outdoor Services The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) have issued guidance for barbering and cosmetology licensees following the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) and California Department of Industrial…

Reduce pain and stress in your own at-home sanctuary Imagine a peaceful place you wish you could be right now—a sandy beach; a breezy mountaintop; a blue-green lakeside. Unfortunately, with pandemic stay-at-home needs combined with record vacation cancellations and related recreation-area closures, you may not be able to get to…