Health

Did you know that one of the first things that people notice about you are your eyes? It’s true. A study conducted February 1, 2017, by Cornell’s College of Human Ecology and published in Psychological Science (April 2017), revealed that “we can interpret a person’s emotions by analyzing the expression…

Passionate Health Care Professionals Dedicated to Teaching and Advocating Nurse educators or Nursing Education Consultants are registered nurses who educate and train nurses at all levels of practice, including nursing school students. These professionals are clinical experts who have obtained advanced nursing degrees, earning at least a Master’s in Nursing…

One woman’s legacy lives on in California Taking place May 6 through 12, National Nurses Week is time to reflect upon the countless contributions of nursing professionals in the United States and California. May 12—the birthday of Florence Nightingale—is the keystone of the week’s national observation as well as annual…

Know what to expect and check the license Chiropractic is a health care profession that emphasizes a patient-centered approach without drugs or surgery, and focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and their effects on patient health. Doctors of chiropractic (D.C.) are licensed and regulated by the Department…

Check practitioners’ licenses and know what they can—and can’t—do There are more than 12,000 licensed acupuncturists in California. But whether you’re visiting one of these professionals for the first time or just booking your next appointment, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Acupuncture Board reminds consumers to be familiar with what…

Check the license and get key information from the Naturopathic Medicine Committee For many consumers, the New Year brings big new decisions—and maybe even a New Year’s resolution or two. From focusing on your overall well-being to addressing a specific condition, naturopathic medicine can put you on a New Year’s…

Check professionals’ licenses and get the podiatry care that’s right for you Foot and leg pain can be debilitating, but orthotics may make a difference, according to the Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Podiatric Medical Board of California (PMBC). HOW CAN ORTHOTICS HELP? Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts prescribed by…

Los Angeles Psychologist Accused of Gross Negligence, Unprofessional Conduct with Patient SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Board of Psychology (Board) has filed an accusation seeking to revoke or suspend the license of Eric. R. Bergemann, Ph.D. #23775, of Los Angeles for allegedly sexualizing therapy, expressing feelings of sexual attraction toward…

Mandatory electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) is coming to California, and state officials are reminding licensed healthcare practitioners with prescribing authority that they are subject to the e-prescribing requirements established by Assembly Bill (AB) 2789 (Wood, 2018). Beginning January 1, 2022, most prescriptions issued by a licensed healthcare practitioner to a California…

Get vaccinated and take steps to reduce infection and transmission As the battle against COVID-19 continues, it has never been more important to take precautions against another potential threat to your immune system—the flu. Flu season in California is October through May, but typically peaks from December through February. The…