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Part of the larger California Medical Association, this professional medical society represents physicians and patients from all practice types and specialties. The SCCMA advocates for local doctors at all stages of their careers with the goal of promoting physician wellness and improved patient care.

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Polluted Communities Hold Their Breath as Companies Struggle With California’s Diesel Truck Ban

12/09/2024

California has an aggressive mandate for zero-emission trucks, which are powered by electricity or hydrogen. But trucking companies face big obstacles — and people are still breathing dangerous diesel exhaust.

What's Behind All Those Food Recalls?

12/09/2024

Are food recalls on the rise? Yes. Read on to learn more.

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DA: Santa Clara County Hospitals Illegally Dump Medical Waste

Human flesh and blood. Confidential patient information. Fentanyl.
Santa Clara County’s top prosecutor alleges his investigators found these items and more after a covert, yearlong investigation into illegal dumping by Valley Medical Center, St. Louise and O'Connor hospitals. Investigators in …

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Santa Clara County Launches New CARE Court

Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.

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Palo Alto to Review Stanford’s Plans to Add More Hospital Beds

Citing surging demand in emergency room visits, Stanford Health Care is asking the city of Palo Alto for permission to add 70 beds in its hospital buildings, raising the maximum total to 670, according to an application that the hospital …

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Santa Clara County CARE Program Begins Mental Health Treatment

As the sweeping promises of a new behavioral health court take shape slower than expected across California, Santa Clara County is one of the last to roll it out.
A new civil court process known as the CARE Program — …

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San Jose Officials Greenlight Hospital Expansion

No one at the packed San Jose City Council meeting wanted the West Valley hospital to close or miss its seismic retrofit deadline, but numerous residents wanted city officials to hear their concerns about the company that owns the hospital. …

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West Valley Cities Want to Ban Gas Appliances Amid Legal Ruling

Leaders across the West Valley are pushing for a greener future in one of the country’s most polluted areas, but it could be more challenging after a controversial ruling on the use of gas.
Campbell and Los Gatos recently explored …

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Santa Clara County Launches TRUST Direct Crisis Hotline

After some trial and error, Santa Clara County just made it easier to request a non-police response for someone in mental health crisis.
Officials have rolled out a direct, 24/7 hotline to reach the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST), …

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San Jose Advocates to Meet With Hospital Officials on Expansion Plans

San Jose residents have scored a win in their fight against a $1.2 billion proposal to expand Good Samaritan Hospital after securing a meeting with the hospital CEO over possible community benefits.
Members of the Rescue Our Medical Care campaign …

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Santa Clara County Will Expand Services Targeting Substance Use Crisis

The County of Santa Clara announced last week that it will be augmenting its substance use treatment services with additional inpatient, residential and outpatient offerings through the Behavioral Health Services Department and Santa Clara Valley Healthcare to serve thousands of …

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Here's the story behind that new service, and the original 911 number.
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How local government tries to control the world’s deadliest wild animal—the mosquito.
Access to abortion in California is limited in many areas, though state laws protect a woman’s right to choose.
Abortion Rights in California, Explained
But even in California, access to abortion services in many areas remains limited.
The California mental health crisis is tied to both homelessness and rising crime.
UPDATE: California’s Mental Health Crisis: How We Got Here
The making of Gov. Newsom's plan to help get mentally ill Californians into treatment.
Many organizations in Santa Clara County can lend a helping hand.
Finding Peace of Mind
Find help from these websites, telephone hotlines and organizations.
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
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Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
From nitrates to arsenic to “forever chemicals,” California’s water supply faces a serious pollution threat.
Dirty Water: California Faces a Water Contamination Crisis
In a state that declares water a “human right,” more than 2 percent of its residents have no drinkable water.
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