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California Declares Bird Flu Emergency

12/18/2024

As the first serious case of bird flu in a human is reported and more dairy herds across the state are infected, California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency. Read on to learn what that entails.

Federal Health Care Dollars Are Helping to House Homeless Californians. Trump Could Stop That

12/11/2024

Gov. Newsom launched an ambitious program that uses Medi-Cal to help Californians access housing, healthy food and more. Now, its fate is in the hands of President-Elect Trump.

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Yolo County Launches CARE Act

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act is a new civil court process that is available as of Dec. 1.

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Scholarship Awarded for Black Nurses in Sacramento

Sierra Donor Services, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation, is proud to announce the inaugural Sierra Donor Services Lifesaver Nursing Scholarship for the Capitol City Black Nurses Association (CCBNA). Sierra Donor …

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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Stay Healthy This Fall: Join Yolo County’s Free Flu Vaccine Clinics

As flu season approaches, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is encouraging all residents to stay current with their vaccinations. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Davis’ COVID-19 Memorial: A Tribute of Love

By: Heidy Kellison, Cemetery Board of Trustees

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West Nile Virus Risk Continues

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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First West Nile Virus Cases in Yolo County in 2024

By: Yolo County Health and Human Services Press Release

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Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrestOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Getting Acquainted With AQI

Learn what's getting into Californians’ lungs and why it matters.

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A smoky blanket of particulate matter hovers over San Francisco’s skyline.
Getting Acquainted With AQI
Learn what's getting into Californians’ lungs and why it matters.
States have expansive powers to protect the health of the general public.
The State’s Broad Power to Protect Public Health, Explained
Since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, states have possessed broad authority to protect public health.
California will soon be getting a new hotline number as an alternative to 911 for mental health crises.
988, the New Mental Health Emergency Number, Explained
Here's the story behind that new service, and the original 911 number.
Mosquitos kill about 725,000 people every year, worldwide.
Taking a Bite Out of the Mosquito Population
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.
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
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.
Nurturing Yolo County Families
Yolo County families have many places to find help, including early childhood development services, after-school activities, and recreational opportunities.
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