Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'
It’s Christmas Eve, and nurses in California aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.
It’s Christmas Eve, and nurses in California aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
California desperately searches for more nurses and doctors
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19 patients on the brink of death.
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19 patients on the brink of death.
Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers.
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
Tom Vacar reports on the historic developments that unfolded Thursday.
Tom Vacar reports on the historic developments that unfolded Thursday.
With vaccine rolling out, who deserves to receive it?
The first patients in Britain began receiving a coronavirus vaccine, raising questions about who deserves to get the medicine.
The first patients in Britain began receiving a coronavirus vaccine, raising questions about who deserves to get the medicine.
Coronavirus outbreak at San Jose nursing home leaves 151 residents and staff infected
It joins a list of other congregate settings ravaged by recent outbreaks.
It joins a list of other congregate settings ravaged by recent outbreaks.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
More US patients to have easy, free access to doctor's records
Many health systems are opening up records Monday, the original deadline.
Many health systems are opening up records Monday, the original deadline.
Video shows moment raging flood breaking through emergency doors causing Massachusetts hospital closure
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Buyer steps in, saves Daly City’s Seton Hospital from closure
The CEO of Seton says he believes if they continue to focus on quality care and use their resources wisely, they can be around long-term.
The CEO of Seton says he believes if they continue to focus on quality care and use their resources wisely, they can be around long-term.
Santa Rosa hospital workers plan week of picketing
Members of a union representing some 740 health care workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are planning daily pickets starting Monday to protest a variety of issues
Members of a union representing some 740 health care workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are planning daily pickets starting Monday to protest a variety of issues
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Cal Guard flyover honoring frontline workers during pandemic
A Bay Area Air National Guard unit flew Monday in a salute to everyone on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus on this Memorial Day
A Bay Area Air National Guard unit flew Monday in a salute to everyone on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus on this Memorial Day
New charge likely against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes: Report
Prosecutors submitted “Superseding Information” Friday and are expected to indict Holmes on an additional wire fraud charge, Law360.com reported.
Prosecutors submitted “Superseding Information” Friday and are expected to indict Holmes on an additional wire fraud charge, Law360.com reported.
Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in US
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
Lost your employer-provided health insurance? Finding new coverage is complicated
About 12.7 million Americans have lost their employer-provided health insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic, but finding new coverage can be daunting. Here's what you need to know.
About 12.7 million Americans have lost their employer-provided health insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic, but finding new coverage can be daunting. Here's what you need to know.
Remdesivir showing promising results treating people infected with COVID-19
Foster City biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has developed the drug Remdesivir, which a member of the White House coronavirus said has shown promising results in the treatment of people with people infected with COVID-19.
Foster City biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has developed the drug Remdesivir, which a member of the White House coronavirus said has shown promising results in the treatment of people with people infected with COVID-19.