HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES -- RELATED PUBLICATIONS LEAD CONTENT IN MEXICAN CANDY: A SERIOUS THREAT? - Joint informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services & the Senate Select Committee on Government Oversight to discuss this issue. Despite more than 10 years of tests showing potentially toxic levels of lead in some imported Mexican candies, most of these candies continue to be sold in California. We all know that lead is particularly toxic, especially to infants, children and pregnant women. Lead can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs, brain, spleen, muscles, heart, and central nervous system. It stunts growth of children and impairs behavioral development and intelligence, often permanently. Another issue they discuss is some companies have stopped paying fees that they are required to pay to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. This important program was established years ago with a fee imposed on the petroleum and paint industries that bore responsibility for most of the lead that poisoned our air, our earth, and our homes. (Stock #1266-S; $13.74- includes tax s/h) (6/04) ISSUES WITHIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE - An oversight hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. The ADHC program, currently structured as a Medi-Cal optional benefit, provides services to over 33,000 Californians. ADHC services are a critical component in the state's long term care continuum. However, the program's rapid growth in recent years has also raised issues about reimbursement levels, eligibility, regulation, and oversight. In response to a directive from the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the State Department of Health Services is now developing a proposal to restructure the ADHC program under a federal waiver. This raises serious policy issues that will be considered by the Legislature. (Stock #1265-S; $5.39 - includes tax s/h) (5/04) OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S BUDGET PROPOSAL TO REPEAL SB 322 STEM CELL RESEARCH GUIDELINES - An oversight hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services. Stem cell research has the potential to develop cures and better treatments for a variety of diseases as well as chronic conditions. They range from diabetes to Parkinson's, to spinal chord injury, to cancer and heart disease. The Governor's budget that he released in January proposes to repeal this legislation to require the Department of Health Services to develop guidelines for stem cell research that will be conducted in the State of California. (Stock #1260-S; $4.04 - includes tax s/h) (5/04) STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' ROLE IN PREVENTING AND MITIGATING ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH RISKS IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS - Joint informational hearing held by Senate Committee on Health & Human Services and Environmental Quality. They discuss the potential exposure to toxic substances at the Beverly Hills High School. Many other schools in California are close to facilities that have toxic emissions. Under the current law the Department of Toxic and Substance control (DTSC plays a role in the establishment of new schools. School districts cannot acquire school sites, or begin construction unless environmental assessments are conducted and reviewed and approved by DTSC. DTSC does not play a similar role for existing schools. Therefore, Senator Deborah Ortiz has introduced SB 1211 to repeal the prohibition of civil and criminal penalties for those violations the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other air districts enforcement agencies. They are also considering legislation that will name DTSC as the agency in charge of ensuring that existing schools are safe. (Stock #1259-S; $12.39 - includes tax s/h) (3/04 AIR QUALITY IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY - The Senate Select Committee on Air Quality was created to address the ever-growing air pollution crisis facing California's San Juaquin Valley. Since its inception, the Committee has held twelve informational hearings throughout the Valley. Topics ranged from the health effects of the dirty air, the role of agriculture operations, including dairies, and the contribution of mobile sources such as cars, trains, and diesel school busses to air quality. Asthma rates and respiratory illness have escalated into a public health crisis. This report will summarize and present the findings of the Committee's activities in 2003. It includes a brief overview, newspaper articles documenting the work of the committee and legislative proposals related to the Valley's air quality. (Stock #1257-S; $10.51 - includes tax s/h) (4/04) LYME DISEASE: ISSUES IN DIAGNOSIS & REPORTING - An informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. Lyme borreliosis is a systemic infectious disease with a wide spectrum of symptoms affecting the skin, heart, and nervous and musculoskeletal systems. It is caused by the spirochaete Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is now endemic in more than 15 states and has been responsible for focal outbreaks in some eastern coastal areas. Since surveillance for the disease was begun by the Centers for Disease Control in 1982, the number of reported cases has increased dramatically. The New England Journal of Medicine reported in 2001 that there are approximately 15,000 cases reported each year, making Lyme disease the most common vector-borne disease in the US. The disorder occurs primarily in three distinct geographic areas: in the Northeast from Maine to Maryland, in the Midwest in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and in the West in northern California and Oregon. Although the focus of the hearing is on diagnosis and reporting, the treatment issues around Lyme disease are sharply related. Controversies regarding treatment approaches should be examined utilizing knowledge of the different stages of the disease. (Stock #1256-S; $10.78 - includes tax s/h) (2/04) CALIFORNIA TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY PILOT PROGRAM RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP - Hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technology, and Public Policy. Each year, more than 500,000 babies are born in the State. The California Department of Health Services provides newborn genetic screening services. The basic service screens for four disorders: PKU, galactosemia, sickle cell disease, and hypothyroidism. Without early detection and treatment, these disorders can cause physical problems, mental retardation, and even death. In 2000, about 420 disorders were detected through the screening program. In January 2002, the department implemented the Tandem Mass Spectrometry Pilot Program to expand newborn screening from 4 to more than 30 disorders. The program ended in June 2003 due to the lack of funding. The enabling legislation by Senator Kuehl, AB 2427, required the department to submit a report to the legislature by January 2002, on the progress of the program. The report was to include "the costs for screening, follow-up, and treatment as compared to the costs of morbidity averted for each condition tested for in the program." The purpose of this hearing is to receive the program results, if available, and give interested parties an opportunity to discuss the program. The report is necessary before TMS will be integrated into the standard battery of newborn genetic testing techniques currently used in California. (Stock #1254-S; $5.12 - includes tax s/h) IMPACT OF THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL - Congress passed and the President signed legislation late last year creating a new drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries. Under the bill, Medicare beneficiaries will have access to prescription drug discount cards starting in June 2004 and to an actual drug benefit plan starting in year 2006. The purpose of this hearing held by the Senate Health & Human Services and the Senate Aging & and Long Term Care Committees is how this bill will be implemented in California. (Stock #1249-S; $8.62 - includes tax & s/h) (2/04) WOMEN IN PAIN: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS OF UNDERDIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC PAIN IN FEMALE PATIENTS - Joint informational hearing held by the Senate Health & Human Services and Legislative Women's Caucus Committees. Regardless of gender, chronic pain in this country is largely under treated. However, more recent reports have started to look at whether or not women in pain face an additional barrier to proper diagnosis and treatment. Recent studies show women in pain patients are more likely to have a physician tell them that their pain is psychological or "it's all in your head". Physicians are more likely to prescribe women sedatives to calm their nerves; whereas, men are likely to receive pain killers. This hearing examines the various biological, physiological, and cultural reasons for gender differences and treatment of chronic pain. Also included are recommendations from patient advocacy and medical communities on ways to mitigate this discrimination. (Stock #1248-S; $8.35 - includes tax, s/h) (4/04) SARS & WEST NILE VIRUS: IS CALIFONRIA READY FOR EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS? - Informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services. They discuss the threat of infectious diseases, our capacity to respond to outbreaks, and any efforts we should take to improve our capabilities. In addition, how the federal bioterrorism funds have been spent thus far in California. Included is a brief presentation from the Little Hoover Commission on their report, recommending a reorganization of state government to improve the public health function. (Stock #1247-S; $9.16 - includes tax, s/h) (1/04) GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER'S PROPOSED MID-YEAR REDUCTIONS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS - This hearing was held on December 15, 2003 by Senator Deborah Ortiz and the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Overall summary of mid-year and 2004-05 effects: The governor is proposing reductions which equate to $762 million ($455 million General Fund) for the current year and $1.809 billion ($1.238 billion General Fund) for 2004-05 for health and human services programs. These proposed reductions represent 20 percent of the proposed General Fund reduction for 2003-04 and 76 percent of it for 2004-05. The governor's staff have testified in prior hearings that additional reductions to health and human services programs for 2003-04, as well as 2004-05, will be proposed in the governor's January Budget. (Stock #1245-S; $5.93 - includes tax s/h) (12/03) CALIFORNIA'S COMPULSORY STERILIZATION POLICIES, 1909 - 1979 (EUGENICIS) - This hearing is a follow up to a lecture that was hosted by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technology & Public Policy. Dr. Paul Lombardo gave a lecture on the American Eugenics Movement (1217-S). At its prime during the early to mid 1900s, eugenics was practiced through immigration restriction laws, marriage restriction, selective breeding, and sterilization, among others. Because very few of the lawmakers, hospital superintendents, mental health directors, or others who were involved in the sterilization laws or practices are alive today, we're dependent upon researchers, historians, and archived records to help tell this story. We hope to learn from this history and be mindful of it as we consider mental health and genetics policies in the future. Dr. Alexandra Minna Stern, a renowned eugenics scholar, gives the presentation for this informational hearing held on July 16, 2003. (Stock #1242-S; $10.24 - includes tax s/h) (7/03) WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM WITHIN A UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - On November 13, 203, Senator Sheila Kuehl, chair of the Senate Select Committee on Health Care for all Californian's, convened a non-partisan group of experts from California, Washington State, Pennsylvania, and British Columbia to discuss how the WC program might be organized under a single payer/universal health care system. This report summarizes the ideas, approaches and concerns of the participants as discussed during the six-hour roundtable. (Stock #1236-S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h) (11/03) SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS 2003 - Includes all California Senate and Assembly bills heard by the Committee during the 2003 legislative session. (Stock #1235-S; $5.93 - includes tax s/h) (11/03) 1999 - 2003 KEY LABOR LAWS AFFECTING BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS - The Legislature passed, and Governor Gray Davis signed into law, hundreds of labor bills from 1999 through 2003. This report compiled by the Senate Industrial Relations Committee highlights 477 selected key laws directly affecting the wages, hours, working conditions, benefits, and special labor relations affecting millions of private and public sector workers. Executive Orders and budgetary actions are not included. (Stock #1228-S; $4.31 - includes tax s/h) (11/03) SCIENCE, SERVICE, AND STATUTES: A LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF SENATE BILL 1588 AND THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT LAW - California's mosquito abatement districts have a long and successful record of applying science to counter public health threats. Their early battle against malaria and encephalitis demonstrated the value of local governments that were well organized and properly funded. The recent invasions by vectors such as the Asian Tiger mosquito and by pathogens such as the West Nile virus underscore the need to keep these local governments prepared to protect the public health and safety. In 2001 the Senate Local Government Committee learned that the state laws governing the mosquito abatement districts were outdated. They set up a "Working Group" on revising the law. In several lengthy meetings, the Working Group scoured each section, discarding obsolete sections, revising outdated provisions, and retaining the most useful language. This report records those efforts. (Stock #1226-S; $6.20 - includes tax s/h) (9/03) PROP 54 "PROHIBITION AGAINST CLASSIFYING BY RACE, STATE & OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES INITIATIVE": IMPACTS ON HEALTH, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, & HUMAN RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIANS - A Joint hearing held before the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees held in compliance with the Elections Code. The supporters of Prop 54 state that their goal with this initiative is to create a "color-blind society", where these characteristics are irrelevant. The opponents say that in fact, that goal will never be achieved if the state is not allowed to classify individuals according to those categories when providing public education, entering into public contracts, or employing workers. The goal of this hearing is to have a constructive airing of the issues raised by Prop 54. (Stock #1224- S; $14.01 - includes tax s/h)(8/03) DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE - Hearing to reach a broader understanding of several issues involving low level radioactive waste in California, how it is regulated, where it is disposed of, and how the Department of Health Services Radiologic Health Branch interacts with regulated companies that fall within its jurisdiction. Is the Department of Health Services primarily a health management agency and not equipped to effectively police and protect the environment? (Stock #1219-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (3/03) EUGENICS: LESSONS FROM A HISTORY HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT - Hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technologies and Public Safety on March 11, 2003 as part of a lecture series. The lecturer for this hearing is Paul A. Lombardo, Ph.D., J.D. These hearings or lectures are to heighten awareness of ethical, social, and legal issues involving cloning, newborn genetic screening programs, DNA databanking, genetic discrimination, and genetic testing. (Stock #1217-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (3/03) STRETCHED THIN: GROWING GAPS IN CALIFORNIA'S EMERGENCY ROOM BACKUP SYSTEM (AB 2611) - AB 2611 (Gallegos) passed in 2000, requires the Senate Office of Research to conduct a comprehensive study of the hospital emergency department on-call coverage issue in California. The study must include the magnitude of the challenges facing emergency departments, including those in under served and rural areas, the scope of the challenges facing other states, and how other states have addressed on-call coverage issues. The bill also requires SOR to convene a working group of affected California stakeholders, including hospitals, hospital organizations, physician organizations, other on-call specialists, payers, and state agencies. With the assistance of the working group, SOR developed a list of findings and principles for reform of the on-call coverage system that formed the basis for this report. (Stock #1216-S; $5.12 - includes tax s/h) (5/03) THE USE OF SECLUSION AND RESTRAINTS IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE FACILITIES (SENATE RESOLUTION 31) - Senate Resolution 31 was motivated by the release of two reports last year: The Senate Office of Research report, "Seclusion and Restraints: A Failure Not a Treatment"; and the Protection and Advocacy, Inc. report, "The Lethal Hazard of Prone Restraints." The Senate Select Committee on Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health hear testimony from the authors of both reports as well as consumers, family members, providers, advocates, and others. (Stock #1214-S; $10.51 - includes tax s/h) (2/03) INITIATIVES AND LEGISLATIVE BALLOT MEASURES: STATUS OF PROP 4 OF 1979 AND PROP 111 OF 1990 - The testimony and materials presented at the hearing are invaluable to anyone wishing to understand the historical perspective and the role of the current state spending cap as well as the ramifications of making any future adjustments. Highlights from the testimony, discussions, and written materials included the following: Proposition 4 was to limit growth on both state and local government; Proposition 111 was to help the needs for increased student enrollment and critical transportation construction improvements. Future revisions to the spending limit could dramatically interfere with the state's ability to meet its needs in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, and our rapidly aging population. (Stock #1212-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (3/03) BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT - SECOND INFORMATIONAL HEARING - Breast cancer rates have nearly tripled over the last fifty years. This is a public health crisis. While much of our attention has focused on detection, access to care, and finding a cure, it is imperative that we begin to examine why the rates are increasing at such a dramatic pace. While continuing to support research for genetic risk-factor-related causes is very important, we ought not abandon that goal and objective, it is time to begin to expand the scope of this policy debate and begin to develop the responses and the research necessary to address questions about environment impacts. This is the subject of this hearing. (Stock #1205-S; $8.35 - includes tax s/h) (10/03) Also see stock #1162-S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS 2001-2002 - Includes California Senate and Assembly bills heard by the Committee. (Stock #1190-S; $10.24 - includes tax s/h) (11/02) ISSUES RELATED TO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE - Informational hearing held by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to facilitate a more informed awareness of the issues around low-level radioactive waste, including its decommissioning and disposal, but overall on the regulatory framework regarding this important area. (Stock #1168-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (6/02) THE IMPACT OF CALIFORNIA'S STEM CELL POLICY ON THE BIOMEDICAL INDUSTRY - This informational hearing was held on May 10, 2002 by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. It was hosted by Rich Murphy at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA. They discuss such issues as the need to expand stem cell research to cure disease and the problem with limited federal funding for this research. (Stock #1164-S; $6.73 - includes s/h) (5/02) CHILD CARE SAFETY - A joint informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Public Safety Committee. The issue discussed is protecting children while in childcare. Child care is a critical component of a functional workforce in our state, where many parents depend on this care, and those who provide it, for their flexibility to access and maintain gainful employment. Children must be protected in these settings and this hearing is an effort to work through those safety issues. (Stock #1163-S; $8.89) (5/02) BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT - The purpose of this informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services is to review the science that has begun to be put together about the environment factors of breast cancer. Are there environmental causes to breast cancer? What are the specific causes of breast cancer from an environment perspective? What can be done about those factors? (Stock #1162-S; $5.66 - includes tax s/h) (2/02) THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL POLICY ON REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF STEM CELL RESEARCH (CHILDREN, DISEASE, DISABILITIES, HEALTH MEDICAL, SCIENCE, WOMEN) - This is the first in a series of hearings by the Health and Human Services Committee on stem cell research. The issues discussed are legislation and how we balance the appropriate relationship between the private and public sector; how we balance these very sensitive medical, ethical, and legal issues that we're facing in this policy area; and how do we ensure that stem cell research moves forward and that we pursue research in a responsible manner. (Stock #1152-S; $7.00 - includes tax s/h) (3/02) CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CARE - This is a joint informational hearing of the Senate Health and Human Services, Business and Professions, and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Committees. Issues discussed include bringing more federal funds to California, shortage of acute care psychiatric beds for children and adolescents, and diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). (Stock #1151-S; $10.51 - includes tax s/h) (2/02) CALIFORNIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HUMAN CLONING PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON CLONING & STEM CELL RESEARCH - The purpose of this hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technologies & Public Policy is to give the Advisory Committee an opportunity to present its findings and recommendations related to human cloning and stem cell research. Following their presentation and a question-and-answer period, there was an opportunity for public comments. (Stock #1149-S; $4.85 - includes tax s/h) (1/02) EXPANDED NEWBORN SCREENING POSSIBILITIES BY SUCHETTA BHATT, JAMES BARTLEY & GEORGE CUNNINGHAM - This hearing held on February 5, 2002 discusses the state's newborn genetic screening program, promising research, and what opportunities may exist for additional screenings and/or better detection of diseases such as PKU, sickle cell disease, and many others. (Stock #1146-S; $5.93 - include tax s/h) (2/02) A COST EFFECTIVE AGENDA FOR HEALTH ACCESS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES - Californian's lack of access to health care is the product of a wide array of factors including but not limited to the state's high rates of uninsurance, shortage of providers, limited availability of linguistically appropriate care, lack of transportation, particularly in rural areas, and lack of information about available services. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the Foundation Consortium organized this informational hearing to assess the current state of California's health care delivery system, the challenges the system is likely to face and to explore potential models that may increase access to health care services for the state's most vulnerable populations. (Stock #1144-S; $12.93 - includes tax s/h) (1/02 CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION MANDATES: POLITICS VS. PUBLIC HEALTH - This hearing addresses an array of issues regarding the development of new laws and policies on childhood immunizations. These issues were initially raised last year with the introduction of several bills related to the prevention of disease through the use of vaccines. Primarily, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee's concerns relate to potential unintended consequences of mandating additional vaccines as school entry requirements. These include: Devoting limited resources which may be more valuable in other areas of public health; Potentially contributing to parents' fears and skepticism about vaccines; Unnecessarily vaccinating children who already have immunity; Unnecessarily requiring mandates when voluntary use, and standards of practice, are adequate; and Safety concerns about administering vaccinations to children. (Stock #1130- S; $9.43 - includes tax s/h) (01/02) BIOTERRORISM AND PUBLIC HEALTH: ASSESSING CALIFORNIA'S PREPAREDNESS - This hearing discusses increasing California's preparedness of our health officials and agencies to adequately respond to Anthrax attacks and communicable diseases so they can help to better protect public health and safety. (Stock #1125-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (11/02). SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS 2001 - Summaries of significant legislation from this committee include issues such as children, seniors, AIDS/HIV, drugs, welfare, disabilities, cancer, health facilities, heath care, medi-cal, and mental health. (Stock #1118-S; $4.58 - includes tax, s/h) (11/01) CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND THE ROLE OF CALIFORNIA’S SCHOOLS – Childhood obesity is on the rise and affects 25 percent of our young people. Related health problems such as heart disease and Type II diabetes are increasing dramatically among children and adolescents. In addition to health concerns, childhood obesity can contribute to low self-esteem and psychological problems. This hearing discusses these issues with medical experts, policy advocates, directors of model programs, and representatives from the education community who will propose ways in which the schools can help and be a partner in health education and physical fitness. Some Sacramento area teenagers are also participating in the panels. (Stock #1087-S; $16.97 – includes tax s/h) (1/01) RECENT SUSPICIOUS DEATHS OF WOMEN INMATES –This is an informational hearing held on January 17, 2001 by the Joint Committee on Prison Construction and Operations. The purpose of this hearing is to discover what happened to these women, why did they die and what were the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Second, to discuss the systematic barriers there are to providing appropriate legal and medical or prohibiting the legal and medically appropriate care to inmates and what possible remedies there are. (Stock #1086-S; $4.58 – includes tax s/h) (1/01) STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO ACCESSING DENTAL SERVICES – The purpose of this hearing is to review the public dental programs that provide services to low-income working people. Without question, the public dental programs are clearly not meeting California’s dental health needs. Study after study tells us that untreated dental diseases cause serious and chronic difficulties for tens of thousands of Californians. Untreated dental conditions lead to unnecessary pain and infection, diminish the capacity to eat or speak, reduce the capacity to learn and concentrate, seriously impact self-esteem, they prove barriers to employment, and they contribute to chronic conditions such as diabetes. (Stock #1085-S; $11.31 – includes tax s/h) (3/01) PUBLIC HEALTH EFFECTS OF TOXIC MOLD – The purpose of this hearing is to explore two specific questions. First of all, what exactly are the health effects of exposure to this mold? And secondly, does our system adequately protect the public health in the face of this threat? At this time there are no federal or state laws, regulations or guidelines regarding mold exposure, identification, or remediation. (Stock #1081-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (3/01) PROPOSED HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM EXPANSION TO PROVIDE PARENTAL COVERAGE – On January 30, 2001 the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held an informational hearing to discuss low cost medical coverage. They discuss such issues as simplifying the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs to make the promise of eligibility a reality. To enroll more than a million Californians who are eligible but not enrolled in government programs. To seriously consider providing parental coverage up to 250 percent of poverty. (Stock #1079-S; $7.00 – includes tax s/h) (1/01) HEALTH EFFECTS OF CHROMIUM VI CONTAMINATION OF DRINKING WATER – The release of the film Erin Brockovich in March of 2000 made chromium VI a common household word. The film is based on the town of Hinkley, CA and its redidents who were exposed to high levels of chromium VI and suffered a wide variety of health conditions including cancer. The Hinkley story, the film and the pr