Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Fruiti Pops or Paletas California brand frozen mamey fruit bars, also known as paletas, because of potential contamination with Salmonella Typhi. Mamey, which is the main ingredient of these products, is a tropical fruit from Central America.

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Cocon® Grape Gummy 100% candy imported from Malaysia after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.
Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Wright County Eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous bacteria that may cause serious health problems.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton warned consumers not to eat Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies from one specific lot after tests found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

California’s epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough) shows no signs of slowing, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned today. As of July 27, the number of illnesses from the disease this year had climbed to 2,174, a six-fold increase from the 349 illnesses reported for the same period last year. In addition, a San Diego County infant has become the seventh to die from pertussis this year.

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers – especially pregnant women and the parents of infants and young children – not to eat Raquel’s brand hummus salads, wraps, sandwiches and other food items. They may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious health problems. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.

Two women in Stanislaus County are the first confirmed human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection in California this year. The women were identified after they donated blood and routine testing performed by the blood bank confirmed WNV infection.

Los Alamitos Medical center wants you to know that protecting your skin against the sun’s harmful rays is the best way to prevent cancer and other skin-related diseases. The American Academy of Dermatology released this staggering statistic: one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. The sun’s rays have long-term effects, too. The National Institute on Aging credits prolonged sun exposure for wrinkles, dryness and age spots.

The California Department of Public Health, CDHP, yesterday announced fines against 7 California hospitals for “noncompliance with licensing requirements {which} has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.”  In the case at St. Joseph Hospital, the patient died.

The return of West Nile virus to California this year is renewing calls for horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. So far in 2010, four horses have been diagnosed with the disease, in Sacramento, San Joaquin and Madera counties. All of the horses were either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated.

Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat ground beef products being recalled by Valley Meat Company of Modesto, because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which can cause serious illness.

The Orange County Health Care Agency on July 28, 2010 released this statement.

Two bats found in public areas in two different Orange County cities have tested positive for rabies. Anyone who had contact with a bat on Monday, July 26, 2010, 1) Before 6:00 PM in the vicinity of the bike trail at University and Jamboree in Newport Beach, or 2) Before 3:30 PM in the vicinity of the Bank of America at 2680 N Tustin Ave. in Orange is asked to call Orange County Health Care Agency Epidemiology at 7148348180 so that a nurse can evaluate the risk for rabies.

With a five fold increase in reported Whooping Cough cases year over year, the California Department of Public Health is putting out the alerts and expanding the recommended vaccination schedule. “In particular, all family members and caregivers of infants should get the booster vaccine,” said CDPH Chief of the Center for Infectious Disease Dr. Gilberto Chávez, who also is the state’s epidemiologist.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat certain romaine lettuce products packaged by Fresh Express because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which can cause serious illness. The E. coli O157:H7 was isolated from routine surveillance samples. So far, no illnesses have been linked to any of the 23 affected products.

John Dankha, recalling days spent in the cancer center with his own mother, often found comfort in the art collection housed in the healthcare facility. “Art became an important part of our time together,” remembers Dankha. “The corridors were lined with art pieces. It provided us a pleasant diversion and helped to elevate our spirits.” His wish was that his own art could have a positive influence during the trying times of others.

With all the talk about healthcare reform, the constant stream of advertising for back pain treatments, and the claims of success for various forms of advanced cancer treatments, when was the last time a medical doctor offered a money back deal?,
Imagine this—if the doctor does not accomplish what you ask for, and pay for, you get your money back. The patient must be a “prime candidate”, but if you qualify and don’t get the result, you get your cash back.