The pandemic has changed everyone’s life, and a lot of those changes have brought on unprecedented levels of stress for many. From quarantining to lost jobs and businesses to families having to adapt to kids distance learning from home, it’s been a year like no other. And all that stress…
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If you’re a bad guy, you want to make sure you have a reliable getaway car, right? Every cops-and-robbers movie has a trusty escape vehicle of some kind idling at the curb. How else are you going to do a successful grab-and-run? Well, you can’t—if your car isn’t working right.…
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COVID-19 vaccinations have become increasingly available to millions of people, but that increase has brought with it scam artists attempting to cheat you out of your money and personal information. It’s best to reach out to your health care provider or local health department directly to get legitimate facts rather…
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An Uptick in the Battle for Good News
by June Vargasby June VargasRight now, according to COVID-19.ca.gov, more than 41,000 Californians have lost their lives to the pandemic. And, although the numbers of new cases have started to drop slightly, we are still facing an uphill battle with new variants and sporadic vaccination shipments and schedules. But how about some good news?…
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VIDEO: 3 Simple Steps and Last Responders
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroVIDEO: These California last responders talk about the importance of taking recommendations from first responders to heart: Wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice social distancing.
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Easy, effective tips for Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations Autumn holidays like Halloween and Día de los Muertos usually mean mingling with friends, enjoying parties, and celebrating in groups. But in this unusual year, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds you to keep it spooky and…
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Contact a licensed mental health professional for assistance Feeling anxious or depressed these days? You are far from alone, according to a new study from San Diego State and Florida State universities. As published in the journal Depression & Anxiety, researchers compared nationally representative samples of U.S. adults from the…
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With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…
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Spending More Time Outdoors? Expect Some Big Changes
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroA walk in the park lately has been, well—no walk in the park. Finding ways to keep a six-foot distance from others out in public has been quite a challenge, as many outdoor spaces aren’t configured with physical distancing in mind. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we…
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DCA Issues Waiver to Expand Access to Tests and Ensure the Timely and Accurate Reporting of Test Results SACRAMENTO – The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued a new waiver today to expand COVID-19 testing in California and allow for timely and accurate reporting of COVID-19 test results. DCA Waiver…