Santa Clara County expands substance abuse services, including new COMPASS Clinic, to double treatment capacity by 2030 and improve recovery outcomes for residents.

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are spreading in Santa Clara County, prompting officials to take action and encourage community participation to prevent diseases like Zika and yellow fever.

Walmart is fined $7.5 million for illegally disposing of hazardous waste in California, with the settlement demanding audits to ensure future compliance with state laws.

After years of delay, construction has finally begun on a new yoga studio at 227 Church Street (at Market), formerly Aardvark Books.

San Francisco expands its on-demand addiction treatment program, offering telehealth services for immediate buprenorphine prescriptions to combat the fentanyl crisis.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked as top in Northern California for pediatric care by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year, excelling in numerous specialties.

Valley Medical Center's Burn Center is expanding to provide patient-centered care by 2026, integrating services and enhancing its reputation for advanced burn and trauma treatment.

O'Connor Hospital celebrated its 1,000th surgery with the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, highlighting its commitment to robotic-assisted surgeries in various medical fields.

Non-native Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known for carrying diseases, have been detected near San José's Oak Hill Memorial Park, leading to eradication efforts by the local vector control district.

Rep. Anna Eshoo and Supervisor Ray Mueller support California AG's lawsuit against AHMC Healthcare for shutting down Seton Coastside's emergency services, accusing AHMC of breaching purchase agreement terms.

Santa Clara County will launch its 20th Binational Health Week on October 5, 2024, offering free health screenings and resources at Eastridge Mall. The focus will be on mental health, healthcare access, and nutrition for the Latino community.

Santa Clara County vector control is tackling an invasion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, stressing public help to eliminate standing water and allow property inspections.

San Francisco reported a 20% decrease in new HIV diagnoses in 2023, with a significant drop among its Latino community. The city attributes this success to public health efforts and an increase in PrEP usage.