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Turkey Trots and Other Fun This Thanksgiving Week

Nov 02, 2023 10:20AM ● By Chrissy Rose

Thanksgiving Activities Offer Plenty of Calorie-burning Options

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Society for the Blind Announces Blindness Awareness Month in October

Oct 18, 2023 04:58PM ● By Kristin Thébaud, Thébaud Communications

New Chapters in Life Ensue after Vision Loss

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Let’s Ensure an Age-Friendly Future

Oct 18, 2023 04:41PM ● By Editor

County Maintains Projects Sustaining Demographic Shift

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Sacramento County's Dr. Kasirye Receives Award

Feb 09, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sac County News Release

MLK Jr. Celebration Committee presents the 2023 Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award

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Blood Supply Sinks to Lowest Level in a Year

Jan 19, 2023 12:00AM ● By Vitalant News Release

Supply for 900 hospitals nationwide recently dipped

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UC Davis Health Improving Eye Care for People with Diabetes

Jan 19, 2023 12:00AM ● By UC Davis Health News

Learn how teleophthalmology can be used for screenings

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Flavored Tobacco Ban Begins In California

Jan 05, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Evan Symon, California Globe

Customers said they'll simply stock up on the next trip out of state

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Board Approves New Agreement to Serve Homeless

Dec 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Five-year agreement announced identifying the roles and responsibilities

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Sprouts Farmers Market opens in Rancho Cordova

Nov 21, 2022 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Shaun Holkko, assistant editor

 

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Medicare Open Enrollment Period Lasts Oct. 15-Dec. 7

Oct 20, 2022 12:00AM ● By HICAP Outreach News Release

Medicare recipients are allowed to change their Medicare health plans

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Medicare Open Enrollment Period Lasts Oct. 15-Dec. 7

Oct 13, 2022 12:00AM ● By HICAP Outreach News Release

Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year

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CDPH Warns Schools of New Brightly Colored 'Rainbow Fentanyl'

Sep 28, 2022 12:00AM ● By CDPH News Release

The potentially deadly fentanyl has been found in 18 states

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Congressmen LaMalfa and Pappas Legislate on Travel Reimbursement for Veterans

Sep 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By Office of Congressman LaMalfa

struggle to access care because of the distance they must travel for an appointment

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Rep. Bera: Bipartisan Bill Protects Physicians from Medicare Pay Cuts

Sep 21, 2022 12:00AM ● By Office of Congressman Ami Bera, M.D.

Medical providers experience record levels of burnout and staffing shortages

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Reducing Homeless Deaths in Sac County

Aug 31, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Deaths among the unhoused are overwhelmingly unnatural

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Severe Weather Sheltering and Tips for Staying Cool

Aug 30, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Cooling center locations, days open and hours listed

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Fire Chief Gets Soaked with CEOs at ALS Association Fundraiser

Aug 25, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

CEOs donated $15,265 for the association's efforts

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County Proclaims Public Health and Local Emergency in Response to Monkeypox

Aug 23, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

 

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New 988 number is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Aug 03, 2022 12:00AM ● By UCD Health News Release

Number connects directly to mental health professionals in US

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At-risk Children Imperiled

Aug 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas and Susan Maxwell Skinner

Homeless sanctuary placed near Children's Receiving Home

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Sacramento Region Air Districts Respond to American Lung Association's State of the Air Report

May 27, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sac Metro Air District News Release

ALA Report Doesn't Tell the Full Story, Includes Misleading Data

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UC Davis Health clears way for construction on hospital of the future

May 20, 2022 12:00AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

 

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With COVID-19 Conditions Improving, State Public Health Leaders Modify Omicron Surge Policies

Feb 10, 2022 12:00AM ● By California Department of Public Health Press Release

Additional adjustments to the state's policies will be shared in the coming week.

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New Record Reached

Feb 09, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Elise Spleiss

'Fill the Boot' Fundraiser Raises $203,000 for Burn Victims

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Sacramento County Deals Major Blow to Big Tobacco

Jan 17, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Broad Coalition Celebrates Victory of Scheme Using Candy Flavors

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California is suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy

Oct 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By Commentary by Travis Adshead

 

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HOPE Center Now Open

Sep 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By Heritage Oaks Hospital News Release

Available 24/7, the new facility serves individuals 18 and older

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Sac County Public Health Issues New Health Order

Jul 29, 2021 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Steep increase is in part due to the highly contagious Delta variant

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SASD Addresses Increase in Cockroaches

Jul 16, 2021 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District

Dark and damp environments, including sewer systems, can attract cockroaches

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Medication Users Need To Know Summer Heat Risks

Jul 16, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Samantha Mott, Sacramento County

Some medications can impair the ability to regulate temperature

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SacCounty Enters Orange Tier with New Health Order

Jun 02, 2021 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County's June 1 Health Order is effective immediately until it expires at 12:01 a.m. on June 15, 2021

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County Supervisors Vote to Implement Laura's Law

May 20, 2021 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

AOT is a court-ordered outpatient treatment service for adults with serious mental illness

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Threats to Code Enforcement Officers Rise as Two Officer Safety Bills Stall in the Senate

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Will Hixson, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers

Code enforcement officers tasked with violations traditionally addressed by police/sheriff

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Walmart and Sam's Club Now Administering Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccines at 308 Pharmacies Across California

May 04, 2021 12:00AM ● By Elevate Public Affairs News Release

Retailer offering customers and associates equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in 49 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

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State Sets Date to Reopen

Apr 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra and Barbara Feder Ostrov, CAL Matters. Org

June 15 is Now the Target Date for Full Reopening

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