Four Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Delivered to California’s Hardest-Hit Communities, Prompting Update of State’s Reopening Plan

Four Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Delivered to California’s Hardest-Hit Communities, Prompting Update of State’s Reopening Plan

Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that a total of 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Californians in some of the state’s hardest-hit communities, increasing immunity where the state’s transmission rates and disease burden have been the highest during the pandemic. With this equity metric met, and […]

Governor Newsom Outlines Plan to Completely Reopen State by June 15

Governor Newsom Outlines Plan to Completely Reopen State by June 15

Sacramento, CA…As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID — administering more than 20 million vaccine doses, including 4 million in the state’s hardest-hit communities, and with hospitalizations continuing to steadily decline — Governor Gavin Newsom today outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, moving beyond the Blueprint for […]

As California Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Californians 50+, Governor Newsom Receives Vaccine in Los Angeles

As California Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Californians 50+, Governor Newsom Receives Vaccine in Los Angeles

Sacramento, CA…With all Californians aged 50 and over now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a vaccination site in South Los Angeles, encouraging Californians to get vaccinated when it is their turn. The Governor was joined today by California Health and Human Services Secretary […]

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness.

Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness.

San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]

Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout

Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout

Washington, DC…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a rapid decline in new COVID-19 […]

WHO Publishes Covid Origin Study & Reiterates All Hypotheses Remain Open

WHO Publishes Covid Origin Study & Reiterates All Hypotheses Remain Open

Geneva, Switzerland…The report of the international team on their Wuhan field visit, from 14 January -10 February 2021, was published on March 30th as WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for further studies.  The report stems from a Member State resolution adopted by consensus at the World Health Assembly in May 2020 and calling […]

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End, OSU Study Says

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End, OSU Study Says

Corvallis, OR….A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased.  That reduction in stress may have a major impact on overall health, researchers say. “Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. […]

Meet Pennie Khong, FNP. Expert in Patient Care & Kindness Now Accepting Patients!

Meet Pennie Khong, FNP.  Expert in Patient Care & Kindness Now Accepting Patients!

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center has welcomed an additional medical provider to the staff of the Family Medical Clinics. Pennie Khong, Nurse Practitioner obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. “Our staff are very delighted to have another provider join our team to care for our community,” commented […]

State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15

State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15

Sacramento, CA…With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and individuals 16+ will be eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated starting on April 15. “With vaccine supply […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on March 30, Doctor’s Day 2021

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on March 30, Doctor’s Day 2021

San Andreas, CA..On behalf of the employees, volunteers and patients, we would like to wish all care providers a happy Doctor’s Day! This past year has really put you and your healthcare colleagues to the test. It was just over a year ago when the pandemic started and it has been your leadership and dedication […]

COVID-19 Has Exacerbated the Economic Inequality and Caregiving Crisis Facing Women of Color. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Helps.

COVID-19 Has Exacerbated the Economic Inequality and Caregiving Crisis Facing Women of Color. Here’s How the American Rescue Plan Helps.

Washington, DC… Women have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Their labor — in hospitals and laboratories, on farms and in factories, in stores and in homes — has long been critical to keeping our nation running, and the past year has made these contributions all […]

California Department of Justice Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation

California Department of Justice Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation

Sacramento, CA… The California Department of Justice and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation (Boston) to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing of its surgical mesh products for women. The settlement requires Boston to pay $188.6 million to 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Amador County, CA… Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 50 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers. Clinics will occur on March […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on Doctor’s Day 2021

Mark Twain Medical Center Honors Providers on Doctor’s Day 2021

San Andreas, CA..On behalf of the employees, volunteers and patients, we would like to wish all care providers a happy Doctor’s Day! This past year has really put you and your healthcare colleagues to the test. It was just over a year ago when the pandemic started and it has been your leadership and dedication […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Ensure Access to Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Workers Impacted by the Pandemic

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Ensure Access to Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Workers Impacted by the Pandemic

Sacramento, CA… Building on the state’s action to expand paid sick days protections for California’s workforce during the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees, including those advised to quarantine or isolate and those caring for […]

Governor Newsom and State Superintendent Thurmond on Deployment of Up to 3 Million Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Help High-Needs Schools Safely Reopen Classrooms

Governor Newsom and State Superintendent Thurmond on Deployment of Up to 3 Million Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Help High-Needs Schools Safely Reopen Classrooms

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last Thursday of a partnership between the California COVID-19 Testing Task Force and the California Department of Education to deploy up to 3 million rapid COVID-19 antigen tests at no cost to support the safe return to in-person learning for staff […]

PG&E to Contribute $1.25 Million to Nonprofits Supporting COVID-19 Response

PG&E to Contribute $1.25 Million to Nonprofits Supporting COVID-19 Response

San Francisco, CA… Yesterday, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it will contribute $1.25 million in 2021 to nonprofit organizations assisting vulnerable individuals, families and communities, as well as small businesses, as they cope with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributions will support nonprofits focused on food insecurity, support for minority- and […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Amador, CA… Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: March 23 & March 25, 2021 at Health & Human Services and March 24, 2021 at Terra d’Oro Winery in Shenandoah Valley. Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 65 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant […]

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Upcoming Amador COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Sutter Creek & Pioneer, CA… Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 65 years & older, residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, educators, and community outreach workers. These scheduled COVID-19 vaccine dates would include March […]

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address Charting California’s Path to a Brighter Future

Los Angeles, CA… As California passed a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday delivered his third State of the State address to the Legislature and the people of California in a virtual presentation from Dodger Stadium – one of the nation’s largest community vaccination sites. Governor delivers remarks at Dodger Stadium, one […]

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Amador County COVID-19 Update

Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health reports 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,615 since last Tuesday’s update. The new cases include 6 males and 11 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 9 aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, 1 over 65 years of age; […]

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