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The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) has expanded its clinic at the HomeFirst Shelter in San Jose to better serve unhoused residents, doubling its visit capacity to 3,000.
Santa Clara's O'Connor and St. Louise hospitals were saved from closure by a $235 million county initiative and are now thriving, benefiting residents with expanded healthcare services.
San Mateo County has launched a mobile mental health crisis response service in partnership with Telecare Corp and StarVista, offering non-armed interventions for mental health emergencies.
The drug omalizumab has been found effective in preventing severe allergic reactions in children to small amounts of food allergens.
San Mateo County offers free STI home test kits through the TakeMeHome program to combat rising STI rates. The kits can test for multiple infections and results are accessed online.
San Jose's Regional Medical Center is closing its Trauma and STEMI programs due to decreased patient use, effective August 12, 2024, realigning to evolving healthcare needs.
San Mateo County has declared loneliness a public health crisis, a first in the U.S., and is seeking to address the issue, intensified by the pandemic.
Santa Clara County reports a 19% increase in tuberculosis cases in 2023, prompting health officials to urge high-risk individuals to get tested and seek treatment.
San Mateo County urges residents to get COVID-19 shots amid disparities in vaccination rates across communities, providing free vaccines through various programs.
Santa Clara County sees low COVID vaccine uptake, with disparities in Latino and African ancestry communities. Officials strive to address health inequities and improve access, promoting immunization through outreach and advertisements.
SCVMC earns High Performing in U.S. News 2024 maternity care.
Santa Clara uses vending machines to dispense free naloxone, fighting opioids innovatively.
Join San Mateos Sana Sana, Colita de Rana event that promotes health and wellness among the Latino community on November 4th, 2023.