Hernandez speaks on healthcare

Californians will find none of the troubles plaguing the federal government’s web site to sign up for health insurance, according to California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez of the 24th District. Speaking at this morning’s monthly Government Affairs Forum sponsored by Expedia, Hernandez reminded attendees that California has its own Covered California web site for state…

First Ave closed for months

First Avenue will close to all traffic at Santa Clara Street again on Monday, Nov. 11, for about three more months. And new bridge-widening construction will begin in December on the bridge over Huntington Drive at Second Avenue that will take about five months. Businesses and drivers enjoyed a two-week reprieve when Metro Gold Line Foothill…

Methodist Hospital security award Nov 7

In a formal ceremony November 7, Methodist Hospital of Southern California will receive ECRI Institute’s 8th Annual Health Devices Achievement Award for its Cybersecurity Program. This elite national award from the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization that researches the best approaches to improving patient care recognizes an outstanding initiative undertaken by an ECRI Institute member healthcare institution that…