Health Expert Predicts Severe Flu Season Ahead
Jeffrey Silvers, an infectious disease specialist at Sutter Health, in a webinar Tuesday explained forecasts for this year's flu season in Northern California....
11
Sep
08
Sep
Lawmakers Hear From Advocates on ‘State of Black Maternal Health’
The California Black Health Network hosted a legislative briefing on the healthcare experiences of Black women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum....
04
Sep
Major Shakeup at CDC Sparks Fears About Vaccine Misinformation
The firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez threatens public safety, said several key CDC staffers, who resigned in protest....
29
Aug
Rep. Garamendi Warns Constituents They Could Lose Health Care, Food Assistance After Federal Cuts
Rep. John Garamendi joined local health care and food assistance providers calling for a reversal of the cuts outlined in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill....
29
Aug
Health Clinics Offered at Contra Costa County Community Colleges
Contra Costa Health offers students certain free medical services at mobile clinics at Contra Costa, Diablo Valley and Los Medanos colleges....
06
Aug
As Medicaid Turns 60, Rollbacks Threaten Millions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashes federal Medicaid spending and over the next decade will eliminate over $1 trillion from federal health care and food aid....
30
Jul
As Gen-Z Mental Health Worsens, Family and Culture Key to Treatment, Experts Say
COVID-19 and the immigration crisis have compounded into a multi-layered crisis exacerbated by racism, family expectation and cultural stigma....
27
Jul
Experts Warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Bring Harm to Health, Climate and Economy
American Community Media hosted a panel discussion July 11 on the impacts of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the economy, healthcare and the environment....
24
Jul
California Dept. of Public Health Recommends Vaccines for Students
The California Department of Public Health recommends that families make sure their children's vaccinations are up to date as the new school year approaches....
14
Jul
Richmond Church to Host 11th Annual Health Fair
Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ will host its "Unity in the Community" Health and Wellness Fair on July 26 with health tips and screenings and giveaways....
21
May
Virus Threats Extend Beyond Winter Surge
In a news briefing, five infectious disease and medicine experts discussed some of the public health challenges we could encounter this year....
13
May
House Republicans Unveil Text of $880 Billion Cut to Medicaid
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure next week that would slash the Medicaid budget by $880 billion, essentially gutting the program....
16
Apr
Black Wellness and Resource Hub May Be Coming to Antioch
Contra Costa County’s African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub will look to address systemic disparities that Black residents face in healthcare....
21
Mar
Bay Area Health Officials Encourage Measles Vaccinations
Contra Costa Health and other Bay Area health officials urge people to get vaccinated against the measles, if they aren't, and to know the symptoms....
21
Feb
USAID Shutdown Puts the Health of Americans at Risk
The shutdown of USAID-funded projects has experts warning of severe consequences for disease research, vaccine development and international health security....
