Two Bay Area counties halt COVID-19 test program run by Google offshoot

Two Bay Area counties halt COVID-19 test program run by Google offshoot

A person displays documentation to enter a Verily coronavirus free drive-up testing site at Cal Expo in Sacramento in March. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) By Jenny Gold, Rachana Pradhan   Amid fanfare in March, California officials celebrated the launch of a multimillion-dollar contract with Verily — Google’s health-focused sister company — that they said would…

Verily’s COVID Testing Program Halted in San Francisco and Oakland

Verily’s COVID Testing Program Halted in San Francisco and Oakland

Health officials in San Francisco and Alameda counties have cut ties with Verily’s state-funded COVID testing sites amid concerns about data collection and privacy. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) OAKLAND, Calif. — Amid fanfare in March, California officials celebrated the launch of a multimillion-dollar contract with Verily — Google’s health-focused sister…

COMMUNITY VOICES – Public Advocacy On Behalf Of Community Well Being

COMMUNITY VOICES – Public Advocacy On Behalf Of Community Well Being

Join our very own Dr. Noha as she sits on a panel that discusses advocacy, community empowerment, and wellbeing. Community Voices will happen from 12-2pm tomorrow on Zoom! RSVP required!  #rootsempowers #communityvoices #communityhealth #empowerment #advocacy #BayArea #oakland #eastoakland #publichealth #wellness