In lieu of its regular media briefing Friday, the Fresno County Department of Public Health held a virtual town hall where community members could submit their own questions about the coronavirus. The meeting was live-streamed on Facebook. One person asked via the comments how to get a test if they’re …
Read More »California’s Successes And Failures As A Healthcare Testing Ground
As the fifth largest economy on the globe, California is looked to in many ways as a world leader—not just in terms of agricultural production and climate change mitigation goals, but also in the field of health, where we’ve been a testing ground for new ideas in health care policy …
Read More »Could there be a wolf pack in Illinois? Man’s trail camera footage prompts experts to conduct testing
After snacking on fried pretzels at the Lunch Box Cafe earlier this month, Jay Smith sat in the narrow shade of his patio and started scanning video footage on a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chicago to start testing water in homes where children have been poisoned by lead
With public officials across the nation under fire for downplaying the health risks posed by lead water pipes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is moving to start testing tap water in the homes of children poisoned by the brain-damaging metal. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorneys Seek Transperancy in Pipeline Testing
Another inmate hurt in a massive gas explosion in Northwest Fresno is preparing file a lawsuit for their injuries. Efrain Garcia’s attorney says the blast left him in serious condition. "Over half his body has some degree of burns. His arms are completely third degree burns and then his legs …
Read More »Attorney Asks for Transparency in Testing of Pipeline Involved in Explosion
A state agency is preparing to test the PG&E pipelines involved in last month’s gas explosion at the Fresno County Peace Officers Gun Range that injured 11 people. The attorney representing some of the inmates hurt in the explosion is raising concerns, asking for transparency in the testing process. Now, he’s …
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