Medical Care

Important Reminder: Following the anticipated termination of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, health care providers licensed out-of-state who received the Emergency Medical Services Authority’s (EMSA) authorization to practice in the state without a license issued by the pertinent California licensing Board will no longer be permitted to practice pursuant…

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…

  Editor’s note: this information was provided by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Visit the DHCS website at https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/.  As of January 1, 2022, the Medi-Cal pharmacy benefit will transition from the current Medi-Cal managed care delivery system to Fee-For-Service under Medi-Cal Rx. All benefits that are…

Tens of thousands of youth sports leagues across the country have canceled their seasons, leaving millions of kids trying to fill that outdoor-activity void. More young people than ever are hopping on bikes, scooters, and skateboards, and cooling off in a pool or with another water activity. But accidents happen.…

In the news this week, there have been stories about members of car clubs gathering up unused N95 respirator masks and donating them to hospitals. Plus, hardware stores have signs on their doors stating they have no N95 masks in stock. Why would a bunch of motorheads and hardware stores…

Although the latest information about concussions suffered by high school athletes is a mixed bag, a recent study shows increased awareness about traumatic brain injuries is fueling positive advances. Statistics on concussion rates in high school sports from the 2013–14 to 2017–18 school years compiled by the American Academy of…

You may notice that your favorite song can have a soothing effect after a bad day at work or school. Your worries drift away, your muscles relax, the tension eases – it’s evidence that music can have a therapeutic impact on a human body, mentally and physically. However, there’s a…

The Medical Board of California (Board) has appointed William J. Prasifka as its new executive director. A native of California, Prasifka comes to the Board from the Medical Council of Ireland, where he has served as its chief executive officer (CEO) for the past four years. Prasifka will officially start…

Reprinted with permission from CoveredCA Open enrollment for 2020 is underway, and more Californians than ever before are eligible for financial help for their health insurance. The reason is a new state subsidy program. It will help lower the cost of coverage for almost 1 million people, including for some…

Halloween is coming and for many, a pair of costume contact lenses will be the perfect accessory to their ghoulish get-up. The one way to be certain that the lenses are legal and safe to wear… visit a licensed eye care professional.