CapRadio | March 2008 Health Care Stories Archive

New Toolkit to Manage Obesity
It’s estimated that one third of California adults are obese. Health care providers recently released a standard obesity toolkit to help manage the disease.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Emergency Plan Helps Hospitals with Bond Debt
California hospitals are struggling to pay rising bond interest rates after the subprime mortgage meltdown. A new state program approved yesterday will give relief to some of them.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Learning More about Chronic Pain Condition
Several lawmakers are working to raise awareness about an illness many people don’t know exists.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Need for Hospice Care Centers
Lawmakers are considering a bill to give patients at the end-of-life more housing options.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Research Finds Flaw in Popular Breast Cancer Drug
A common breast cancer drug is not working for almost half of the patients taking it. But, a new study offers some answers.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Urban American Indians Have Higher Rate of Health Problems
A recent report highlights many health disparities Native Americans living in cities face. California’s nine urban based Indian clinics are struggling to meet the high demand.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008

March 2008 Health Care Stories Archive