Hospitals across the Bay Area are closely monitoring supplies after a fire tore through the Medline medical supply distribution facility in Tracy last Thursday, raising concerns about causing disruptions and delays.
Cleanup efforts continue at the Medline warehouse site in Tracy after a massive fire last week destroyed the 1-million-square-foot facility, leaving widespread debris and damage throughout the area. Officials released a list of chemicals stored at the facility, warning that ash and debris may contain hazardous materials, including metals and other fine particles that could be harmful if inhaled or touched without proper precautions.
"We waited for about an hour and 30 minutes," the newborn's mother said of their trip to the ER. "They did not do anything at all." Visiting the ER for the baby's concerning cough, a Fairfield mom said no tests were done and no treatment was given. But they still got a huge bill.
An American passenger quarantining at a Nebraska facility after being exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship says he plans to remain there the full 42 days.
Experts say the updated name aims to improve diagnosis, reduce stigma and better reflect the condition's full impact on the body.