Emergency Preparedness 101: CDC Advises on Zombie Apocalypse… and Other Emergencies The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decided to spice up its tired old advice on preparing for hurricanes and other disasters with a “Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Guide.” A blog post by Assistant Surgeon General Ali Khan instructs readers to stock up on food and water, not to mention first aid supplies. May 25, 2011 Public Health CDC disaster preparedness guide, Emergency Preparedness 0 0 Comment Read More »
FAQs About Radiation According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Japan’s nuclear emergency presents no danger to California. CDPH has posted a series of commonly asked questions about radiation exposure. April 1, 2011 Public Health California Department of Public Health, CDPH, radiation FAQ, radiation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Radiation Health Advisory from SF Health Department Currently there is no danger to San Francisco residents from Japan's nuclear emergency. The San Francisco Department of Public Health does not recommend taking potassium iodide. March 17, 2011 News, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health radiation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Trade Group Representing Personal Injury Lawyers Aims to Change Calfornia's Medical Injury Compensation Reforma Act (MICRA) SFMS has gotten word that the CMA anticipates a challenge to MICRA during the upcoming legislative session. A debate about MICRA has already begun in Sacramento's Capitol Weekly. January 21, 2011 CMA, MICRA, News MICRA 0 0 Comment Read More »
San Francisco Expands Tobacco Ban, Nullifies Walgreens Lawsuit The City of San Francisco recently voted to expand its ban on tobacco sales in retail establishments that contain pharmacies, eliminating an exemption in the original 2008 law that allowed tobacco sales in supermarkets and “big box” stores that contain pharmacies. November 2, 2010 News, Public Health San Francisco, tobacco sales ban 0 0 Comment Read More »
