Bacterial Infection
San Francisco VA Lab Faces Sanctions For Researcher’s Death
The death of a laboratory worker at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center last April prompted federal safety officials on Wednesday to announce the issuance of a notice of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions at the lab.
Illness Prevents Newly Elected Richmond City Councilman From Taking Office
A serious illness that struck Gary Bell several days after he was elected to the Richmond City Council will likely prevent him from being sworn into office, leaving the council with a big decision over how to fill the vacancy.
San Francisco VA Lab Shuts Down Following Researcher’s Death
A laboratory at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been shut down following the weekend death of a researcher that was apparently caused by deadly bacteria he was working with.
Rare Bacteria Appears To Have Killed SF Researcher
Health officials are trying to determine how a rare strain of bacteria infected and apparently led to the death of a researcher at a Veteran’s Affairs infectious diseases lab in San Francisco.
School Nurse Association Campaigns To Prevent Meningitis
The National Association of School Nurses has started a campaign to spread awareness and prevent a rare, but deadly disease.


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