Seton Medical Center Fined $100,000 for Patient's Death

An elderly woman died after a nurse failed to remove a cap on her breathing tube
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  January 31, 2012

Convicted Felons Sent to Bay Area Nursing Home

Four prisoners are among the first to be released under state's medical parole program
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  January 19, 2012  |

Vast Disparities in Kids’ Fitness

At two Bay Area schools, fifth graders’ health reflects parents’ income
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  December 24, 2011  |

Why So Many Spare the Air Alerts?

Eight no-burn edicts issued in past two weeks, during one of the driest Decembers on record
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  December 21, 2011

Children's Hospital Oakland Ranks Worst for Cafeteria Food

With junk food for sale next to an obesity clinic, hospital sends mixed messages
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  December 15, 2011  |