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Sonoma County Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis

WebSun, 03/17/2024. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday declaring racism a public health crisis, KTVU reports. The vote followed a presentation …

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San Mateo and Sonoma Counties Welcome New Health Officers

WebMon, 08/14/2023. Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana has assumed the role of Public Health Officer for the County of San Mateo, becoming the first woman to ever occupy the post. …

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California’s Priciest County for Health Care

WebLack of competition has driven up prices at Monterey health facilities, making this county one of the priciest health care markets in the country. According to RAND, …

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LA Mental Health Director Stepping Down California County News

WebLos Angeles County Department of Mental Health Director Dr. Jonathan Sherin will leave the job on July 1 for health reasons. Sherin called the decision “by far …

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Some L.A. County Cities Want Their Own Health Departments

WebMon, 12/7/2020. A growing number of cities have lost faith in the Los Angeles County Health Department and want to form their own agencies to manage the COVID-19 …

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San Mateo Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis

WebSan Mateo has become the first county in the nation to declare loneliness a public health crisis. Thursday’s unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors comes nine …

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Change in Leadership Prompts Santa Cruz’s Top Public Health …

WebSanta Cruz County’s top public health official abruptly announced her resignation and noted in a letter circulated amongst the county’s staff that she “cannot …

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San Diego County Moves Forward With New Behavioral Health Hubs

WebSan Diego County is revamping its mental health care system, beginning with a unanimous vote last week to create a network of behavioral health hubs and crisis units where …

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Shigella Infections on the Rise in Santa Cruz California County News

WebSanta Cruz health authorities are battling an outbreak of shigellosis, a highly infectious disease of the intestine. The illness is primarily impacting the county’s …

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Los Angeles County Supervisors Appoint New Mental Health …

WebMon, 03/6/2023. Los Angeles County Interim Mental Health Director Dr. Lisa H. Wong has been given the permanent title. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to remove …

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All L.A. Beaches Closed Due to Health Advisory

WebMon, 04/1/2024. All L.A. County beaches are under an ocean water quality rain advisory by the Department of Public Health. The advisory is a result of recent storms, which have …

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Felons Can Serve as Caregivers for In-Home Program after Judge …

WebGovernor Schwarzenegger’s attempt to keep convicted felons and shoplifters from providing in-home care through the In-Home Supportive Services program was …

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L.A. Care Faces Record $55 Million Fine California County News

WebMon, 03/7/2022. The state of California has announced $55 million in fines against Los Angeles County’s publicly operated health plan, L.A. Care, which provides health …

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Lake County Fires Its Health Services Director

WebMon, 09/18/2023. The Lake County Board of Supervisors has fired Health Services Director Jonathan Portney after a rocky tenure that lasted less than two years. Portney’s …

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Fresno County and City Leaders Spar Over Needle Exchange …

WebFresno County and City Leaders Spar Over Needle Exchange Program. Wed, 09/13/2023. Fresno County has responded to a press conference held by Fresno …

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Abundant Birth Project Expands to Four More Counties

WebAbundant Birth Project Expands to Four More Counties. Wed, 12/21/2022. A basic income program for pregnant Black and Pacific Islander women is expanding …

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Nolan Sullivan Appointed HHSA Director for Yolo County

WebWed, 06/29/2022. Yolo County Interim Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director Nolan Sullivan has been appointed to the permanent HHSA Director position, according …

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Greta Hansen to Serve as Chief Operating Officer for Santa Clara

WebSanta Clara County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith has named a successor to outgoing Chief Operating Officer Miguel Márquez, who was recently hired to manage the …

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