COVID Policy Reversals: A Timeline of Shifting Narratives A series of high-profile policy reversals and shifts in official guidance characterized the global response to COVID-19. While often presented as "evolving science," many of these changes directly contradicted earlier mandates and public declarations. Below is a look at the major policy pivots that occurred since the […]
Category: News
Raising Awareness: The Risks of False Diagnoses in Rheumatology
At East County Internal Medicine, we are dedicated to providing ethical, patient-centered care to our community. As internal medicine specialists, we often collaborate with rheumatologists to manage complex conditions like autoimmune diseases. However, recent high-profile cases have highlighted a disturbing trend in the field: some rheumatologists fabricating or exaggerating diagnoses to justify unnecessary treatments and […]
Medical Cannabis Update – January 2026
It has been a privilege to be able to serve the community by providing access to medical cannabis to those who use it for relief since 2017. Our patients have received excellent support and assurance in a sector that can often be associated with much myth. We strive to provide a high quality experience to […]