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FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 over cancer risk
The popular additive will be required to be removed from food and drugs by January 2027.
Physicians file lawsuit against St. Agnes over new staffing deal
Fresno’s St. Agnes Medical Center has signed a new staffing deal with a national physician group, which will allegedly disrupt patient care. The hospital says the new deal is vital to fix a number of issues with current care.
Community Health taps Craig Wagoner as next CEO
The succession plan for the leadership of Community Health System is officially underway, with the organization’s COO in line to replace Craig Castro when he retires.
Craig Castro, Community Health System chief, to exit in 2025
Castro took the reins of Fresno's largest hospital operator just before the onset of the COVID pandemic.
Fresno County identifies first human case of bird flu
Fresno County reported that there has not been any evidence of human-to-human transmission of the bird flu in California.
Valley Children’s PICU earns prestigious national award
The Madera County hospital has been honored for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
The Valley is desperate for healthcare stability. Prop. 35 delivers.
By providing increased, stable funding for healthcare services, Prop 35 will ensure we can build a stronger workforce, with more healthcare professionals to care for California families, writes Golden Valley Health Centers CEO David Quackenbush.
Newsom approves UC medical school for Kern County
Once the project has enough funding, the University of California will start building a medical school in Kern County.
Fresno’s chief lawyer eyes blocking settlement in Valley Children’s wage dispute
Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz, who opened a wage theft probe into Valley Children's, announced he could be exploring options to block a settlement costing nurses tens of thousands of dollars each.
Valley Children’s nurses could lose out on tens of thousands in unpaid wages for a mere $50. Here’s why.
A settlement in one lawsuit against Valley Children's could wipe out millions of dollars in unpaid wage claims from the hospital's nurses.
