Category: Public Health
The Homeless Are Dying In Record Numbers On The Streets Of L.A.
A record number of homeless people — 918 last year alone — are dying across Los Angeles County. Deaths now outpace the growth of the homeless population.
Gun-Rights Counties Vow to Resist New Restrictions
Twenty-four of 39 Washington state counties have passed resolutions opposing the state’s gun law.
King County sees jump in hepatitis A cases
King Count has had total of nine cases in less than a year. Typically, we see no more than five.
‘Medieval’ Diseases Flare As Unsanitary Living Conditions Proliferate
Public health officials warn that these diseases can easily jump beyond the homeless population.
Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer
Exposure to glyphosate — the main ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup — ups the risk of some cancers by more than 40%.
Inslee declares emergency in response to measles outbreak
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency today in all counties in response to more than two dozen confirmed cases of measles in the state.
Number of Clark county measles cases climbs to 22
Anyone who has been exposed and believes they have symptoms of measles to call their health care provider prior to visiting the medical office.