Sacramento County Local News: Health

All Local Health News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

← Previous

COVID-19 Community Service & Support Health

Sacramento’s Black Community Takes Health Into Own Hands

08/22/2021
A Black neurosurgeon and other medical professionals are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to vaccinating Sacramento’s underserved population.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Health Community Service & Support

Blood Drive in Citrus Heights This Weekend

08/18/2021
A weekend blood drive will be held this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, across from Sunrise Mall, from noon to 6 p.m.

From The Sacramento Bee...

COVID-19 Health

Reaching Sacramento’s Least Vaccinated Population

08/17/2021
20-somethings make up the least vaccinated group of people in Sacramento. Will vaccine mandates for many activities change their minds?

From ABC 10...

Health Environment

Unhealthy Air Quality for Sensitive Groups in Sacramento County This Week

08/16/2021
Due to the burning Caldor Fire in El Dorado Hills, Sacramento County residents are experiencing unhealthy air quality that poses a risk for sensitive groups, including those with respiratory issues.

From Silicon Valley Business Journal...

Economy & Jobs Health

Local Dental Technology Company Gets Funding

08/04/2021
Local dental technology company Tab32 received a round of venture capital from a San Diego-based investor to further its developments.

From ABC 10...

COVID-19 Health

How Common Will Vaccine Mandates Become in Sacramento?

08/03/2021
Exactly how widespread will vaccine mandates become in Sacramento? Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is in favor of adopting such a program.

From The Californian...

COVID-19 Health

State Reports Show Medi-Cal Recipients Are Getting Vaccinated at Lower Rates

07/30/2021
Low-income Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal have been vaccinated at far lower rates than the overall population. About 45 percent of eligible Medi-Cal enrollees had received at least one dose as of July 18, compared to about 70 percent of all eligible Californians, state officials said.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

COVID-19 Health Public Safety

Vaccine Mandates Are Coming to California

07/29/2021
Image for display with article titled California’s New Vaccine Requirements and Mandates, Explained

The state of California, as well as some local governments, will soon require all public employees to be vaccinated against COVID. Here’s why they’re taking that step.

From The Sacramento Bee...

COVID-19 Health County of Sacramento

With ‘Drastic’ Rise in COVID Cases, Sacramento County Brings Back Indoor Mask Mandate

07/28/2021
Masks are again required in indoor public places, say Sacramento County health officials. The mandate covers but is not limited to “offices, retail stores, restaurants and bars, theaters, family entertainment centers, conference centers, and State and local government offices serving the public.”

From Good Times...

COVID-19 Health

UC Davis Study Finds People are Becoming Desensitized to COVID-19

07/25/2021
As the number of cases of COVID begin to rise in California again, a new UC Davis study shows that people have become desensitized and disinterested in following public health guidelines. The UC Davis researchers hopes their study can help with public outreach before COVID-19 again reaches crisis levels.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

Public Safety COVID-19 Health

Why Mask Requirements May Be Back, Explained

07/21/2021
Image for display with article titled Why Are Masks Coming Back in California? It’s Not Just the Delta Variant.

Mask requirements appear to be on the way back in California, including for fully vaccinated people. Here's why.

From Fox 40...

COVID-19 Health

Sacramento Bar Requires Proof of Vaccination Status

07/18/2021
The Torch Club, a long-loved bar in Sacramento, is now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the door. While the new policy is not expected to be permanent, owner Marina Texeira says she is doing her part to stop the spread of the contagious Delta variant, which has increased significantly in recent weeks.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

State of California COVID-19 Health Public Safety

Counties Scoff at Workplace COVID Data Law

07/13/2021
Image for display with article titled Most Counties Scoff At Law Requiring Release of Workplace COVID Outbreak Data

A new report reveals that only 20 counties have complied with a law requiring release of workplace COVID outbreak data.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Public Safety Health

Report Examines Health Consequences of Camp Fire

07/11/2021
A study released by the California Air Resources Board said that residents around the 2018 Camp Fire faced unhealthy levels of particulate matter, zinc, lead, and other dangerous chemicals.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Health

These Counties Count Among California’s Healthiest

06/30/2021
U.S. News & World Report teamed up with the University of Missouri to rank the nation’s healthiest communities for 2021. Out of 3,000 counties, the highest-rated California county was Placer, ranked 35th—with Santa Clara and San Mateo counties also in the top 50.

From Comstock's Magazine...

Animals Health

CBD Is for Cats, Birds and Dogs

06/15/2021
The manager of Western Feed and Pet Supply in East Sacramento says he has hundreds of customers who are helping their pets with cannabidiol (CBD) products derived from hemp and specifically formulated for animals.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Animals County of Sacramento Health

County’s First West Nile Virus Case of 2021 Detected in Dead Birds

05/25/2021
Sacramento County’s first positive West Nile virus cases of 2021 have been detected in dead birds. According to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, the birds—three nestling scrub jays — were found recently in the Galt area.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

COVID-19 Public Safety Government Health

How Courts Ruled on the Governor's COVID Powers

05/25/2021
Image for display with article titled Did a Judge’s Ruling Limit Newsom’s Power To Impose Pandemic Health Orders?

A Superior Court Judge has placed at least some limits on the governor's power to impose health-related restrictions. Here's what that means.

From Valley Community Newspapers...

Crisis & Personal Support Health Education

South Sac Schools Awarded $2.5 Million for Mental Health Services

05/19/2021
The Sacramento City Unified School District has won a $2.5 million grant to expand mental health services for students and community members. Student Support Centers will be established at five schools in the South Sacramento Community Schools consortium.

From CapRadio...

COVID-19 Health Resilience

The Final Month of Masking?

05/16/2021
While the federal government has loosened mask mandates, California Health officials announced Monday that masks will be required indoors until June 15.

← Previous

Our Media Allies
Keep You Informed.