Editor’s note: this information was provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Visit the CDPH website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. As California faces rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to multiple winter respiratory viruses, the state’s top public health doctor reminds providers and patients that seeking and receiving COVID-19 treatment should…
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Governor Newsom Announces Historic “Vax for the Win” Program to Get More Californians Vaccinated by June 15
by DCA Staffby DCA Staff$116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares to fully reopen the economy June 15 $100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for the next two million newly vaccinated people; $16.5 million in cash prizes for all vaccinated Californians…
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The isolation and drudgery of the pandemic has an unprecedented number of people looking to add a pet to their household. And because those looking to cheat people out of their money through fraud are quick to develop strategies based on cultural trends, adopting pets online has become the latest…
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Amid an increase in opioid overdose deaths during the pandemic, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announces its 20th Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, clearing out unused medications from home medicine cabinets is essential. On…
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Here’s one perk from the pandemic: Once again, the deadline for filing taxes has been moved back from April 15 to May 17, 2021. Even though it’s a little shorter extension than last year’s July 15 deadline, it still means we get a little breathing room. Or do we? Because,…
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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.