LAC DPH Health Advisory: Mumps Outbreak in Men’s Central Jail November 8, 2019 Mumps is highly infectious and spreads through congregate living/social settings and has caused recent outbreaks in the United States. ... Read More
Public Health Alerts Residents of Recall of Wawona Frozen Foods, Raspberries and Frozen Berry Mixes sold at Aldi Grocery Stores November 6, 2019 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is working closely with The California Department of Public ... Read More
New Report Shows Alarming Death Rate Among Los Angeles County Homeless Population October 31, 2019 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released a mortality study that provides new and alarming ... Read More
First Flu Death in LA County Confirmed October 26, 2019 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first flu-associated death for the 2019-2020 flu season. The 2018-19 season ... Read More
Measles Exposure Advisory: LA County Public Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure Locations October 17, 2019 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a Los ... Read More
Addressing the Dangers of Increased E-Cigarette Use Among Youth: A Call to Action for Clinicians September 25, 2019 E-cigarettes and Youth in LA County Many in the medical and public health communities are increasingly concerned with the use ... Read More
Vaping Related Lung Illness: A Summary of the Public Health Risks and Recommendations for the Public September 25, 2019 California Department of Public Health Health Advisory – September 24, 2019 This health advisory seeks to inform the public about ... Read More
CMA (& LACMA) Applauds Gov. Newsom's Increased Investments to Expand Health Care Access May 13, 2019 This article was originally published on the CMA website The California Medical Association (CMA) praised Governor Gavin Newsom's revised state ... Read More
U.S. House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Medicaid April 8, 2019 On March 25, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 1839 "Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act." The bill—sponsored ... Read More
CMA Supports Attorney General Becerra in Fight for Women's Health March 25, 2019 The California Medical Association (CMA) provided support to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra's motion in federal court to block a new ... Read More
Security Prescription Fix Signed by Governor Newsom; Delays Implementation Until 2021 March 14, 2019 After intense lobbying from the California Medical Association (CMA), Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday that will ... Read More
New Title X Rules Will Limit Access to Critically Needed Care and Services for Millions of Patients March 1, 2019 The Trump administration issued a final rule last week that bars qualified family planning providers that provide abortions or ... Read More