health

There was a time when people viewed pharmacists merely as a group of white coats who simply filled prescriptions from corner drug stores. Not anymore. As the healthcare industry has evolved, so too have the roles, and need for pharmacists. Pharmacists work in various settings, from nursing homes, colleges, and…

“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.…

The genuine threat of contracting COVID-19 from the novel coronavirus has sparked a new level of hyper-awareness about the importance of things we already knew but probably did not practice diligently. Just think of the basics: washing hands with soap and water, avoiding those who are sick, staying home and…

DCA’s spring 2020 issue of the Consumer Connection magazine is here! Hot off the press, this issue is filled with consumer news, ideas, and information, including: Answers to common consumer-protection questions. Ways to improve your home, heart health, and physical well-being. How to get ready for warm weather with pool-safety…

As the new year approaches, so do new laws that will affect the lives of Californians. Here’s a sampling of legislation signed in 2018 by Gov. Jerry Brown (laws not taking effect Jan. 1 are noted): Doctor Disclosures—SB 1448 (Hill): When doctors in California are placed on probation for things…