CDPH Issues AA Citation to Community Hospital of San BernardinoJune 29, 2011 - Community Hospital of San Bernardino has received an “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and an $80,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation at the hospital’s skilled nursing facility concluded that Be Cool, Urges State Health DirectorJune 22,2011-With the arrival of summer and hot weather upon us, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is encouraging California residents to follow these top-10 helpful tips to stay safe this summer: Whooping Cough Cases Remain High in CaliforniaJune 10, 2011 - Dr. Howard Backer, the Interim Director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned that the number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2011 continues to be above both the 2009 baseline levels and the numbers seen by CDPH Issues Administrative Penalties to 12 HospitalsCDPH announced today 12 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after it was determined the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients. Measles Rising in CaliforniaMay 13, 2011 - California is experiencing an increase in measles cases, likely due to international travel or exposure to others who have recently traveled to Europe, Asia and Africa where there are outbreaks of this highly contagious disease. CDPH Issues $100,000 Fine to San Francisco Nursing HomeApril 25, 2011 - Convalescent Center Mission Street in San Francisco has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident. State Laboratory Celebrates 10 Years in RichmondApril 6, 2011 - Marking a milestone in the advancement of public health, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the California Public Health Laboratory in Richmond. CDPH: Do Not Eat Certain Louie’s Brand SproutsApril 1, 2011 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Interim Director Dr. Howard Backer today warned people not to eat certain spouts distributed by Louie Foods International because the sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers Warned Not to Eat Hans Brand Santra CandyMarch 24, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Interim Director Dr. Howard Backer today warned consumers not to eat Hans Brand Santra Candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. CDPH Warns Consumers Not To Eat Certain HazelnutsMarch 4, 2011 - Dr. Howard Backer, interim director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain hazelnuts distributed by DeFranco and Sons from Los Angeles, because the nuts may be contaminated with ... CDPH ISSUES FINE TO NURSING HOME IN ORANGE COUNTYFeb. 22, 2011 - Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Costa Mesa has received a “AA” citation and a $75,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate assessment led to the death of a resident. CDPH FINES SANTA MONICA NURSING HOME $100,000Feb. 16, 2011 - Goldstar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Santa Monica, LLC has received an “AA" citation and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a patient. CDPH UNVEILS WINNING FLU-FIGHTING VIDEOS AND POSTERSFeb. 14, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today announced the winners of the department’s Flu-Fighting Video and Poster Contest. The contest challenged ... steps to preventing the flu. CALIFORNIA’S TEEN BIRTHS CONTINUE DECLINEFeb. 1, 2011 - Continuing a trend in California of nearly two decades, births to teenage mothers dropped again last year, reaching a record low, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today. CDPH WARNS: DON’T EAT CERTAIN BAVAN BRAND CANDIESJan. 28, 2011 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat BAVAN brand Santra Goli and BAVAN brand Khati Mithi Goli candies after CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead ... CALIFORNIA HOSPITALS JOIN EMERGENCY NETWORKJan. 13, 2011 - All hospitals in California are now linked to a statewide emergency communication system that will enable them to share information quickly and securely during a disaster... |
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