COVID-19

Do you get the feeling that someone is always watching you? Your feelings are valid; you’re being watched. Not through tracking devices, sci-fi implants under your skin, or some app on your phone—but you are, and it’s happening every day. And, for the last six weeks, it has become more…

The Coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered our lives. The uncertainty of these challenging times can cause stress, fear, anger, isolation, and ultimately impact our overall health and well-being. For people who already suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental disorders,  these emotions can become even more pronounced during a crisis…

Happy Star Wars Day! Right now, it may seem like the Dark Side has taken control of the universe. But there’s hope; there’s always hope. Even if you’re not a Star Wars super fan, you have probably participated in—or at least heard of—May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars holiday…

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality, wearing a protective mask of one kind or another has been the option, but it’s quickly becoming the norm. More and more Californians are wearing some kind of mask; if you don’t know how to do it, just look on social media:…

I miss my friends – having a beer at the local brewery, walking the dogs, or sitting down for a fun birthday lunch. One friend texted and said, “please call me, I need to hear your voice!” This social distancing thing seems very anti-social to me, but behavioral science proves…

Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful, and for those with hearing loss, panic can set in if a hearing aid malfunctions. If that happens, take a deep breath and try these troubleshooting tips to remedy the problem. Check the batteries. Even if the batteries seem to…

Exercising the authority under Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-39-20, the director of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has waived physician assistant (PA) supervision requirements to allow physicians and surgeons to supervise more than four physician assistants at a time. “In order to allow physician assistants the flexibility to…

Telehealth, once considered a time-saving convenience for some or a necessity for others lacking transportation or local medical services, has become today’s new normal and encouraged by medical professionals for less-than-urgent care. In a COVID-19 world, avoiding hospital visits not only adheres to self-quarantine and social distancing guidelines, but also…

Exercising the authority under Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-39-20, the director of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) waived restrictions on nursing student clinical hours. This waiver will allow approximately 9,000 nursing students to complete their clinical training programs, some of which have been discontinued by nursing programs and…